Frozen in the misery and sadness of solitude, being “lonely” is one of the main reasons people give when asked why they want a relationship. Sold on the idea that a relationship is the sole remedy for loneliness, most people rush into new love without taking proper inventory of their lives before committing themselves to another person.
Before you get into a new relationship, make sure have completed an honest and true inventory of yourself. The goal is to uncover whether or not you are truly ready for a relationship, or if you are simply looking for completion in another person. Here are questions to ask yourself:
Is it companionship or physical intimacy that you yearn for?
Loneliness occurs when a person sees a difference between their desired and actual relationship involvement. When loneliness overcomes you, it is important to evaluate your feelings. What is it that you believe you are missing out on by not being in a relationship?