People cannot distinguish between alone and lonely. They ‘think’ they’re lonely because they are alone and until they are in a relationship, life is at a standstill. That’s why many people endure very bad relationships because according to them, ‘I don’t want to be alone’, ‘I don’t want to be single’ – funny thing is they’re actually alone and lonely in the relationship but they don’t want to be single.
What we sometimes forget is when we can be in the same car with somebody but it doesn’t mean the person is riding with us. Having a companion is good but if there is none in sight, learn to be alone because it is necessary.
There is nothing wrong with someone acknowledging they are lonely and is interested in actively looking to make new friends/relationships but if you come across as someone who is unable to stand alone, it makes you very unattractive because you may come across as a needy person.
I revel in my solitude many times. I’ve no qualms going to places alone. I’m not going to miss out on anything just because I don’t get/have anyone to accompany me that’s why I find it funny when people say they can’t go to the movies alone – why should I have a companion before I watch a movie?
Haven’t you noticed that when you go places alone, you make more friends than when you have company? The downside is I got so comfortable I almost forgot how to be with people – I found myself wanting to be alone even when a ‘relationship’ is in sight.