Author iris219 Posted August 22, 2011 Author Posted August 22, 2011 People here are treating loneliness as if being in a relationship is the only way to deal with it. That is not the case. Given what the OP has stated, it sounds as if she lacks many intimate relationships in her life. Outside of romance, these intimate relationships can be built with friends or family. While I am not currently single, I found having good friends whose company I enjoyed (different from friends whom I am not that close to) allowed me to have a good time. Even if you find a relationship, that man will not be there at all times. Work on developing all those relationships, not just finding a man. I have several close friends and I'm close to my mom. I also have lots of acquaintances. The problem with the loneliness is that it makes me not want to be with my friends because they aren't able to fill the void. I retreat from them, as I did over the weekend. I declined seeing friends Sat and Sun because I wasn't craving friendship (sometimes I am, but not this weekend). I love and appreciate my friends. I don't know what I'd do without them, but they don't satisfy the same needs a relationship does. I'm happy with my life for the most part, but feel something is lacking without a relationship.
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