As we’ve covered many times before, being alone and being lonely are two different things. If you’re tired of being alone, you may be feeling lonely. But beware of temptations to fill that void. Loneliness means getting tired of being alone. Maybe you’ve left an unhealthy relationship a year or…
Everyone gets lonely at some point or the other. There are many uncomfortable truths about why people hate being alone, and we shall examine this. Here’s the thing, being alone can be good for both introverts and extroverts, even improving emotional health. If you’re an introvert, being alone is easy,…
As an introvert, you probably know better than anyone else what it means to be alone in the crowd, i.e. to feel like a stranger to the people around you. Why do the quiet ones experience this feeling? The festive season is among those times of the year when we…
Introverts are perfectly fine spending time on their own. Moreover, alone time is a vital need for our mental wellbeing. But did you know that introverts can feel lonely too? You may be already aware of that. Of course, I could say that we introverts are so self-sufficient that we…
It can sound paradoxical, but loneliness has become incredibly prevalent in our world of constant connection. Why are we feeling as lonely and depressed as never before? Maybe these quotes about loneliness will help us understand why. What Is Loneliness? Most people mistakenly associate loneliness with being alone, having no…
I often feel like I don’t belong anywhere in this world. If you are reading this article, it probably means that you feel this way too and are looking for answers. When you lack a sense of belonging, it can be painful. It may indicate underlying problems you've been ignoring…
Loneliness can affect people at any stage of their lives. However, as we get older, the fundamentals of life and death mean we become more vulnerable to loneliness. From retirement to bereavement, ill health, and physical distance from loved ones, common causes of loneliness can mount up as we age.…
Being alone and being lonely are two different things. Learn how to deal with loneliness during this trying time. There’s nothing wrong with living alone. However, when quarantine happens, being alone may not be as comfortable as it once was. Even when we’re our only company at home, we can…