What is Loneliness

Loneliness is an emotional state in which a person experiences a powerful feeling of emptiness and isolation. Loneliness is more than the feeling of wanting company or wanting to d...

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Is your loneliness physical and/or emotional
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We know that it is possible to feel lonely in a room full of people or indeed in a house full of people. So it's not just the presence of others that we need. Maybe it's the presence of like minded and supportive people which we need.

In my case, I miss both the physical ( a hand to hold, a hug) and the emotional ( the best friend, confidante, supporter).

What do you think? Is it emotional or physical or both?
Posted on 11/06/09, 09:11 pm
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Reply #1 - 11/06/09  11:28pm
" For me I would say both. "
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Reply #2 - 11/07/09  12:19am
" yep, both "
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Reply #3 - 11/07/09  1:11am
" both. I have a lot of love, hugs, kisses, laughter with my bf and my daughter, yet I still feel alone often. "
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Reply #4 - 11/07/09  1:25am
" Me too, I miss both "
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Reply #5 - 11/07/09  5:58am
" Thanks to you all for your comments. I think we are in agreement that our loneliness has both physical and emotional aspects.
Hugs to you all. "
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Reply #6 - 11/07/09  10:35am
" Definitly Both "
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Reply #7 - 11/07/09  6:35pm
" both for sure! "
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Reply #8 - 11/07/09  10:09pm
" I would say both, but I do miss the emotional side more. Something that was lacking in my last relationship. "
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Reply #9 - 11/08/09  5:36pm
" Definitely both. "
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Reply #10 - 11/08/09  8:56pm
" I miss the emotional, intellectual and physical presence of a person in my life. "

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