Dr Emily - Lonely? You're Not Alone
The Imperfects
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The Dangers of Loneliness
I think it really depends upon the individual experiences and then what it is about, for example, having someone come over. I just mean like connecting with a stranger and then half an hour later they're coming over. You might not hook up with them, but, but the intention is romantic. Or what really often happens is that when we feel lonely, it really kind of, you know, contradictory way leads us to withdraw even more. That's where the real danger comes up in terms of the experience of loneliness is for me. One of two things can happen: We will seek out any connection which may lead us to have or engage in relationships that actually aren't meaningful.
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