When I think of Valentine’s Day, (a day for love and
togetherness if you are in love), I can’t help but think at the same time that it
can be a very trying time for those of us who are Solohood and hate the
pressure of Valentine’s Day but love
the thought of romance.
There is widespread assumption that single people are
lonely, but it turns out anyone can
be lonely, and anyone that is alone , isn’t necessarily lonely. According to recent studies over half
of the population (54% being single) now say they always or sometimes feel
alone, and one in five say they rarely feel close to anyone. So based on this, to be lonely you don’t have
to be alone – it’s about the quality of your connections with people, and whether
they genuinely relate to you.
Shockingly, most clients we speak to say that the loneliest
they have felt is when they were with
someone, but were still lonely. The UK government has actually developed a
Minister for Loneliness , whose purpose is trying to figure out why Brits are
lonely and what interventions can smooth that out…….sounds like a lonely job to
me!
Studies also say that the ever-present online activity,
single or not, is the main reason why most people feel lonely. If you’re single, the more time (can be years for some) you
spend swiping left or right, is counterproductive in the dating world.
Sure, we need vitamins, clean air and connection for our
personal well being. However, if you are
Single, take some time to notice how much you need actual connection! You might find you are not lonely, you’re just alone.
Happy to chat !
Happy to chat !