Single Women Share 7 Healthy Tips To Deal With Loneliness. We Really Needed This!
Take notes, ladies!
Ladies, we can all agree that we have phases where we feel super lonely every once in a while. Being single can be hard when you constantly have people around you who have happy relationships or your friends always have someone who they can spend all their time with. I get it, I’ve been there! Loneliness can hit hard sometimes, and getting out of that phase of loneliness is challenging. But now that I’m here, with the help of women of Reddit, I’ve listed down a few ways to cope with this loneliness.
Single women, how do you cope with loneliness/not having a partner for a long period of time when everyone else around you has one?
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1. Invest In Self-Discovery
Ladies, to keep aside the thoughts that have been troubling you, why not use this time to learn about yourself? Keep yourself in activities that bring you joy and fulfilment. Whether it’s spending time working on your hobbies, taking important steps in your career, or simply pampering yourself and focusing on your personal growth.
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2. Build Strong Friendships
Ladies, you already know friends are the family you choose, so sometimes leaning on them for some support is not a bad idea. Make plans with them, hang out and do things that you enjoy doing together. It’s the best way to keep your mind off of loneliness and have a lot of new experiences with your gals!
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3. Embrace Independence
Use being single for your benefit, and appreciate the freedom you have been offered. I get that sometimes it feels good to have someone who is there for you to support and help you, hence a relationship but honestly, I feel that if not with the right person being in a relationship can take away your individuality and freedom.
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4. Practice Self-Care
Concentrate on your physical and mental well-being, spend time learning a new hobby or try a new sport. Eat healthy, spend time eating what you want and make you feel happy. The best way to do it is to exercise, meditate and spend time with yourself.
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5. Stay Open To Opportunities
Ladies, it’s totally fine to enjoy your own company, but that doesn’t mean you close yourself to any kind of new experience. Meeting new people, going on dates, and making new friends are always a good way to make yourself feel confident and happy. If not someone as a partner, you can always find good friends.
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6. Find Solace In Solitude
Being alone is not that bad, honestly. I’ve been single for a while now and you only realise how comfortable it is to be alone when you find comfort in being alone. Technically being lonely and being alone are two different things but you end up mixing them when you see people around you have someone with them.
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If you think that you need to talk to someone to help you deal with this feeling, it’s always a good idea to seek professional help. It can give you a lot more insight about yourself and definitely help you in one way or another. Also, ladies remember that being single does not define your happiness. Just be open to whatever comes your way. You’ve got this!
