Being lonely and being alone are not the same. One does not have to be alone to be lonely. The worst kind of lonely is being in a relationship and feeling lonely and longing for connection with that person. I'd take being alone over being lonely in a relationship.
I am often reminded of how lucky I am to have sydney. I can't even imagine what it would be like not having her. She makes me feel not so lonely. I'm sure it's that I am so busy being a mom that I forget what it feels like to be alone, and for that I am grea. I might end up being that mom that won't let their 18 year old child leave for college for fear that I will be lonely. hahha! I'll just make her feel guilty about leaving and make her stay and take care of me. hehe
Being in the singles ward sometimes makes you not feel so lonely because you are reminded there are other single people out there. At the same time it makes you realize how lonely and pathetic you really are.
Being in the singles ward sometimes makes you not feel so lonely because you are reminded there are other single people out there. At the same time it makes you realize how lonely and pathetic you really are.
I totally agree about that part on being lonely while in a relationship - that is the worst kind of lonely and it is much better to be single than to have to deal with that. I also agree about how you don't have to feel lonely just because you're single... I loved being single and didn't feel lonely because I loved being around my family and dogs, and I had work and hobbies and school to keep me occupied, too. But I do think it's easier to feel lonely when you're single AFTER you've been in a serious relationship, because you remember what it was like to have that connection and you miss it sometimes. Anyway, just my thoughts after reading your post. Not that you care...
ReplyDeleteApril! I adore your comments. it's fun to see what someone else thinks and someone else's perspective! especially because not many get to know what I'm thinking. thank you for commenting! Thank you for reading my silly little blog and for the encouraging and insightful comments! love your guts!
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