Signs of loneliness in a relationship, and how to cope

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

You might think being in a relationship means being anything but lonely, but that's actually not entirely true. You don’t have to be socially isolated to feel lonely. In fact, it’s normal to sometimes feel lonely in a relationship, whether you’re long distance, live together, or find yourself anywhere in between. A disconnect can happen even if you consider your relationship to be relatively healthy. But it can also be a sign something is wrong or even toxic.

So, what are the signs of loneliness in a relationship, and how can you cope? Click on to find out.

You don't long for each other anymore

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Even if your significant other has been away for a few hours, you don't feel that intense excitement and desire to kiss each other. This can make you feel lonely.

You no longer have deep conversations

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

One of the signs of loneliness in a relationship is when you can’t even talk to your partner, especially about deep topics.

Both of you would rather commit to other plans

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

When you don't make an effort to bond like before, you might notice that you'd rather commit to other plans, like going out with friends rather than staying home.

You feel the coldness in your relationship

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Have you ever felt that you try to be closer to your partner, but they don't reciprocate? This can provoke feelings of loneliness.

You don't feel that your partner wants you

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

You start feeling that your partner doesn't want you, but only needs you. There's a huge difference between feeling loved and being in a relationship because of convenience.

You don't ask about each other

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

You try to ask your partner about their day, but you only get a one-word answer, or maybe no answer at all.

You may develop self-isolation tendencies

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Another sign of loneliness in a relationship is when you start choosing isolation. You start losing interest in your daily activities, and distance yourself from your family and friends.

Your needs and wants are no longer met

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

When there’s loneliness in a relationship, one or both may no longer meet each other’s wants and needs. This includes intimacy, love, and so much more.

There’s infidelity and betrayal

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

When you're dealing with betrayal and infidelity, who wouldn't feel lonely?

You notice changes in your hygiene

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Being alone in a relationship can take its toll. Some people stop caring about their hygiene, and even stop looking at themselves in the mirror.

Discuss your feelings

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Share your feelings, but tell them you're not blaming or criticizing them in any way. Tell them that you're feeling lonely. Maybe you both need to make changes.

Practice self-care

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Self-care is essential, especially when you’re feeling down and lonely. Start by exercising, meditating, eating healthy home-cooked meals, and doing something that'll make you happy.

Discuss your future

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

One cause of loneliness in a relationship is when you feel uncertain about your future. Open up and talk about your future together.

Do chores together

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

If your partner is doing chores, why not join them so you can share time together? It can be a nice way to strike up conversation.

Reminisce about your past

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Sometimes we forget how deeply in love we are. By reminiscing about your past, it can help you realize that the both of you have drifted apart, thus bringing you back together.

Talk about your day

You don't long for each other anymore, You no longer have deep conversations, Both of you would rather commit to other plans, You feel the coldness in your relationship, You don't feel that your partner wants you, You don't ask about each other, You may develop self-isolation tendencies, Your needs and wants are no longer met, There’s infidelity and betrayal, You notice changes in your hygiene, Discuss your feelings, Practice self-care, Discuss your future, Do chores together, Reminisce about your past, Talk about your day

Initiate a conversation with your partner. Ask about their day, and when it's your turn, share details about how your day went. Make sure to actually engage and listen to each other.

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