Hi there 4ever,

Are you feeling lonely just because you don't have a special someone in you life?

I am a single, never married gal in my 40's and I know that having a relationship is important for many people.... but keep in mind that the grass isn't necessarily greener on the other side of the fence. I personally know plenty of people who are are married and/or in romantic relationships who are also very lonely!

Furthermore... the divorce rate is still hovering at 50% here in the good 'ole U.S. of A, so that should tell you something there. (And I would be willing to bet that in unmarried romantic relationships the break-up rate is even higher)

Also... think about it... but if 50% of the married population ends up getting divorced , what does that say about the 50% who remain married??? Are they really, truly, AND COMPLETELY happy?

I doubt it!! I certainly wouldn't consider them any happier than myself, that is for darn sure!

Anyway... pardon me if I might be stirring the pot a bit lol... by my rant about the hypocrisies of marriage and how it still touted by society as being the shangri-la of happiness... but getting back to the crux of your post... do you have any hobbies or activities to keep you busy?

Hobbies can be wonderful things to get your mind off stuff that is bothering you.

Also.. how often do you get together with family and friends? Maybe you need to plan more activities with them... that can help, too.

Whether its hobbies, volunteering, socializing more often, exercise, taking a class, etc etc....you need to keep yourself BUSY, BUSY, BUSY!!

Keeping busy will distract you from thinking about your loneliness or feeling sad or even angry at yourself.

Personally speaking...I hardly feel very lonely at all... there's just too many fun things to do!!! Now if I could just win the lottery, so I'd have more time on my hands.... and I wouldn't have to work... aaaaaahhh... now that would be great, lol.

Peppermint Patty