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Why do I feel so alone in my relationship?

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lovelyFlamingo9917 on Aug 1, 2020
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Feeling alone in a relationship is not a good sign. It can mean that you and your partner are not on the same page, that you have difficulty to communicate. Perhaps you are feeling unheard or not valued enough by your partner. Or maybe you feel disconnected emotionally. You can ask yourself these questions: Does your partner listen to you? Do they take active interest in your life and relationship? Are they loving and caring? Do you share similar interests and hobbies, and/or do you spend quality time together? In any case, your feelings are important, so it might be time to have a discussion with your partner.
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Anonymous on Aug 27, 2020
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It's possible that maybe both of you are having anger issues that you haven't figured out how to properly communicate with one or the other. Sometimes the hurt emotions are running so high that the actual issue itself doesn't get resolved because the focus is heavily weighted on how the other person is reacting or not responding in the way the other partner is wanting. Therefore, loneliness feelings come and causes anxiousness. Perhaps before reacting to a situation right at the heat of the moment, each partner can take the time to collect themselves and deeply think about the underlying issue and speak to one and the other in a calm mater so that each of you feels like your emotions and oppinions are being heard.
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OhMyOllie on Sep 4, 2020
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I have felt this before and it can be hard. Sometimes when you are with someone it can be lonely. It might be important to note down the ways that your feeling lonely, because sometimes writing things out can help with processing the feelings associated. Maybe you're looking for help in shared tasks for the relationship, or maybe there is a lack of communication. There can be a lot of different reasons. Open and honest communication with your partner is incredibly important and it can help with being able to look at what actions can be taken to feel better. Remember, it's okay to feel down sometimes, but talking with someone and setting up an action plan can help.
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Anonymous on Sep 30, 2020
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Sometimes, in relationships, we can still feel disconnected. There are many reasons for feeling alone, even when we have a partner. Often, a lack of adequate communication is the issue. Connection is built when partners feel comfortable opening up to one another, but it doesn't end there. Connection, like communication, goes both ways. Thus, to connect through communication, it is important to express oneself, but also important to be receptive of another's expression of themselves. When there is a break down somewhere in the system of this communication connection, it may lead to feelings of isolation within a relationship.
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Anonymous on Oct 8, 2020
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You probably feel you can’t connect with your partner and you should try and find ways to connect empatheticly and physically. If you both feel alone in the relationship it might be best to end a relationship thats not working for the both of you. If you can’t connect no matter what you try then it might be time to move on from a not working relationship into a beneficial one, one that can benefit both you and your partner. If you feel the relationship could work around so you don’t feel alone then thats amazing and you should keep up with your partner.
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Anaiviv01 on Oct 15, 2020
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It is often a matter of communication. In. a relationship, especially after years go by, we tend to stop noticing details and take many behaviors, words and silences for granted. Feeling lonely in a relationship is common and widely relatable: it is a feeling that may arise from the lack of time dedicated, from the lack of focus, lack of surprise, lack of "dating" experiences. If we let these feelings go their way, they will tend to have a snowball effect, becoming harder and harder to sort out. Don't be afraid to invest some time in proper talking, with an open mind and an open heart.
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Anonymous on Oct 28, 2020
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Feelings of loneliness can come from feeling unseen or unheard. If you are feeling lonely, it is helpful to ask yourself if you feel seen and heard in the relationship. We can also feel like they're not there for us or that they don't care. All of this is valid. It is worth discussing with your partner if you feel this way. Feeling alone often has very little to do with actually being alone, and more to do with feeling disconnected. Maybe some quality alone time with the person can help. Also, communicating how you feel with your partner is important!
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Anonymous on Nov 12, 2020
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Oftentimes being in a relationship can have the opposite effect of what we think. At a point where you end up giving most or all of your attention to someone else, it can often be realized that you're leaving no more meat on the bone for yourself. I experienced this in a relationship I had, where being the "fixer" personality that I am, I ended up just being an emotional punching bag for all of my partner's problems, 95% of which had nothing to do with me. At first I felt like I was helping, but as the days and weeks turned into months, I realized that I was getting taken advantage of, which left me feeling lonely. This is just my experience, but I think we oftentimes forget that we need time and space for just ourselves just as much as we need the emotional affection of a relationship.
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Anonymous on Nov 19, 2020
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Sometimes relationships can be lonely, a lack of communication between you and your partner and feelings of distance can lead to feeling alone. It can be worked on though, you can strengthen your connection through date nights, small gifts, and most of all expressing your concerns to your partner. If they express an interest in helping to fix things, great. If not, maybe some relationship counseling could help, or a break from the relationship for a bit. Having a partner isn't always perfect and constantly working on your togetherness can strengthen your connection so you feel less alone :)
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Anonymous on Nov 26, 2020
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Maybe because your holding back in issues you want to touch on? maybe because your not getting the same love you give out? or not feeling like your understood by your partner. There can be many reasons, sometimes clearing your mind and finding the root of the problem can be handy, when you acknowledge the answer then take it from there if u feel like you need to talk to your other half or either confirm that your not really feeling the relationship anymore or as much etc. Deep down we all know our answers with some things, just takes true reflection to discover.
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