Feeling lonely is a totally natural place to be in— in fact, I dont know anyone who hasnt found themselves struggling with feeling lonely at one time or another. But far too many people jump into the first relationship they can find as soon as they feel lonely— and its often not the right realtionship.

Is it bad to date someone because youre lonely?

Nobody wants to be just a time-filler in someone elses life. When youre dating because youre lonely, youre more likely to consistently go missing in action from the relationship itself. This person isnt a priority to you, and youll probably eventually feel guilty and dismissive of the relationship altogether.

Should you be in a relationship if youre lonely?

Its true. You can absolutely feel lonely in a relationship, even a relatively healthy one. “Being alone is when youre literally by yourself, whereas loneliness is a psychological state that lasts longer than a mood, says Kiaundra Jackson, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Los Angeles.

Can lonely people fall in love?

When were lonely were vulnerable, were weak, we feel like we need someone else to pick us up because thats the only way well feel better. But thats not true. Dont fall in love when youre lonely, but instead fall in love when youre ready.

Does being in a relationship make you less lonely?

Love certainly reduces loneliness, given the right circumstances, but it also increases loneliness under unfavorable ones. Closeness, unlike love, always works toward reducing loneliness. Closeness is useful in a way that love is not.