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I guess what is the difference between being lonely and not being happy alone?
I guess my thing is, i can handle almost all other problems with ease. I am happy as i can be in my situation. Its the lacking of a great companion that seems to drive my happiness down. I would consider this lonely.
I am often lonely, but since i have been in a relationship....i am not.
My relationship is going bad and i find myself desperately trying to save it, and i am depressed and lonely again
Now i seem to bug her for attention, its unbearable to not hear from her or see her happy with me. What the hell is going on?
From my own experience, I used to feel exactly like you are feeling right now, until I found out that I wasn't living my purpose.
So I sat down and wrote the things I really desire in life. Not the things that I want because others say I should have them to be happy, but things that I really want. The things that make me feel butterflies in my stomach.
These days I feel happy since I'm spending my waking hours on building a great life for myself and doing things that I really love.
I also realized the important role your friends and family can play in your life.
I found out that I was relying on 2 close friends for happiness and support. This was severely limiting my options. The moment I started widening my social circle, befriending people who have similar desires/values/goals in life, I started becoming happier and more relaxed. I’m still working on this goal, but I can tell you, I’m already feeling much less lonely and a lot happier than before.
It’s great to connect with like minded people and hang out with them whenever I feel like I want to have some fun. It's also great to have friends to discuss the challenges you are facing and also to support them in return.
So I’d say, for basic happiness the following things are really important:
• Good health: Eating the right food and exercising regularly
• Meditation: For relaxation and a clear mind
• Following your desires/purpose
• Building a social circle of like minded people.
I’m sure once you achieve the above to a reasonable level, then you’ll only want a girl to enrich your life even further. But you won’t feel lonely or lost without a girlfriend.
But if you still feel you need a girl to be happy. Then I’d say continue what you are doing. Don’t hold yourself back.
Base your happiness on her as much as possible. And then feel the pain when you find out that she’s not the answer to your loneliness.
This is because just like you, she’s a human being too, and eventually she’ll do or say something that will bug you. Just like what is happening right now.
Also, pretending that what is happening isn't bothering you, so that you don't come across as clingy/insecure, is only going to make things worse. Because you'll have to lie to her and constantly battle your mind by doing something you don't want to.
Hence, I feel, if you haven't had your basic happiness covered, start working towards it ASAP.
I’d also suggest you pick up a copy of “The Way Of The Superior Man” by David Deida. It's a great book and should help you with the problems you are facing.
Good luck