{"id":2890,"date":"2013-12-09T12:14:16","date_gmt":"2013-12-09T16:14:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/?p=2890"},"modified":"2013-12-09T12:14:16","modified_gmt":"2013-12-09T16:14:16","slug":"how-to-overcome-loneliness-during-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartsdesireintl.com\/home\/how-to-overcome-loneliness-during-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Overcome Loneliness During the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Gladys Diaz<\/span><\/p>\n

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Loneliness can be a difficult feeling to be with, especially during the holidays.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s a difference, however, between spending time alone and feeling lonely.\u00a0 It can be nice when you have time and space to yourself (Those of us with kids know what a rare luxury that can be!).\u00a0 Alone time can feel comforting. It can be relaxing to focus on yourself; do what you want when you want to do it; reflect, plan and dream.<\/p>\n

But loneliness<\/em> is another feeling altogether.<\/p>\n

Loneliness can feel empty, painful, and depressing.\u00a0 During times of loneliness, we can mistakenly feel as if there is no one out there who thinks about, cares for, and loves us \u2013 even if we are completely surrounded by people who continuously let us know that we are, indeed, not <\/i>alone.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Loneliness when you\u2019re single can be difficult, particularly during the holidays.\u00a0 There are parties and gatherings to attend, there\u2019s a feeling of wanting to share these moments with someone else \u2013 someone other than family and platonic friends.\u00a0 And then there\u2019s the thought of the upcoming New Year (not to mention that midnight kiss on New Year\u2019s Eve).<\/p>\n

Loneliness when you are in a relationship can feel just has empty and painful.\u00a0 Knowing that there is someone with whom you could <\/i>be sharing those moments, but, because of distance \u2013 whether that\u2019s physical or emotional \u2013 you\u2019re unable (or he\u2019s unwilling) to, can be heartbreaking.<\/p>\n

So, what can you do when you\u2019re feeling lonely?<\/strong><\/p>\n