Do you equate being single to being lonely?

Being alone isn't synonymous with being lonely. . It doesn't necessarily mean that life's too sad, boring and depressing for single people out there like me who just came from a failed relationship. .. And yes u-r right, why stay stucked in a relationship if ur no longer happy with it? :[

The first time I have heard of it, it came as a shock to me. There are some persons who are afraid to be left alone. The way I view it, no one will ever be left alone in this world ever. What with the very high population of the world wherein we have accumulated so many friends and relatives! We may have a house all to our own, but being alone is different. It means that no one cares anymore for this one person. In my life so far, I have never met one who has no relatives nor friends. Meaning no one is alone in this world. I agree with you that being single is not being lonely. There are some of us who finds it more gratifying if we spend most of our time alone. One can think more profoundly when he is alone, he can map out plans without being disturbed, watch his favorite shows without having anyone else to consider, many more advantages to follow suit. Besides, if you find that you need to talk to somebody, you can just pick up the phone and ask to see a friend or any relative for the purpose. Life is easier and simpler if lead singly. As always there are pros and cons to having a family of our own and staying single.

You can just as easily be married and lonely than single and lonely. I'm single and hardly ever lonely. I love life and don't let not having a significant other get in my way. It's all in what you choose to accept for your own life.

Singleness is fun when you know how to handle it and if you love being free. I'm still single and i'm enjoying my life because i'm keeping myself busy.

I agree with you, being single doesn't necessarily means being lonely and it's far better than being in a stressful relationship. Happiness comes from within, other people couldn't make you happy if you are not happy with yourself.

I dont think that being single is equal to loneliness... There are some people who enjoy time with themselves... sometimes its better to be alone than being with someone you dont feel to be with for the rest of your life... because for sure you cannot consider yourself lucky and happy if your reason for being in a relationship is just to have someone by your side... In time, when you found the right person... for sure you'll whole heartedly give up your single life... to a more complicated life with that someone...