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45 Lonely QuotesThat Every Relationship Struggler Will Relate To

Loneliness can be one of the most difficult feelings in the world. It's not something anyone enjoys feeling, yet we can sometimes end up stuck in it.

By Md Fahad AlamPublished 4 years ago 4 min read

It is quite common to feel lonely even if you are in a relationship as this is the state of mind that occurs when people are in a sad period of their lives. It is not only women who fear being alone but men also go through it.

If you are feeling this way, then I understand that you are going through a bad time and might be confused about how to deal with this feeling of loneliness.

No one can escape from it, be it a case of singleness, divorce, or separation. Even if you are living with your loved ones, you may often get the feeling that there is an emptiness that needs to be filled by someone, but the truth is that you are not alone, and you should not feel sad.

The quotes below will share the opinion of some famous writers that you can feel and relate to. All you need to do is remember these quotes and get the motivation you need to move on and fulfill your life with happiness and love.

Lonely Quotes That Every Relationship Struggler Will Relate To

1. “Even though we are together I still feel alone.”

2. “Sometimes, marriage cannot be an escape from solitude.”

3. “Being single is better than feeling alone in a relationship.”

4. “Sometimes the person you fall for isn’t ready to catch you.”

5. “It’s better to be happy alone than unhappy with someone.”

6. “There is no loneliness like the loneliness of a dead marriage.”

7. “Being alone is bearable; loneliness while in a relationship is painful.”

8. “When feeling lonely with a beloved one, we are making a red flag up.”

9. “Never make the one you feel alone, especially when you’re right there.”

10. “When you are in a relationship but for some reason, you still feel alone.”

11. “It is a lonely feeling when someone you care about becomes a stranger.”

12. “It is better to be alone than being with someone who makes you feel alone.”

13. “When friendship and trust are absent from a relationship, love just gets lonely.”

14. “A wrong relationship will make you feel more alone than when you were single.”

15. “There’s nothing worse than feeling lonely in a relationship, it's time to move on.”

16. “The person who tries to keep everyone happy often ends up feeling the loneliest.”

17. “A broken relationship can make you feel more lonely than when you were single.”

18. “The worst feeling isn’t being lonely, it’s being forgotten by someone you’d never forget.”

19. “Being alone is scary, but not as scary as feeling alone in a relationship.” ― Amelia Earhart

20. “I thought being in a relationship I wouldn’t feel alone… But I’m feeling more alone than ever.”

21. “A lonely wife is a husband’s failure. She gave her life to you and you are wasting that life away.”

22. “I’d rather be alone and feel lonely and unloved than be in a relationship and feel the same way.”

23. “Research suggests that… 60% people who suffer loneliness are actually living with their spouse.”

24. “A lot of relationships end because the person has you, they stop doing the things it took to get you.”

25. “All relationships have one law. Never make the one you love feel alone, especially when you are there.”

26. “Sometimes I get really upset about being in a long-distance relationship because I’m always so lonely.”

27. “If you feel lonely within your relationships, pay attention to this inner warning signal!” ― Doreen Virtue

28. “I’ve been in relationships, but I’d rather be alone. If a guy can’t treat me right, I can manage on my own.”

29. “Feeling like the one you love is starting to love you less is probably the worst feeling in the world.” ― Mina

30. “Choose your spouse carefully. Being single and feeling lonely is better than being married and feeling lonely.”

31. “It hurts the most when the person who made you feel so special yesterday makes you feel so unwanted today.”

32. “I’ve always felt lonely, even if I’m in a great relationship or surrounded by my friends and family.” ― Jenny Lewis

33. “Isn’t that ironic that the only person who can make you really happy is the same person who makes you sad and lonely?”

34. “Don’t ever put your happiness in someone else’s hands. They’ll drop it. They’ll drop it every time.” ― Christopher Barzak

35. “Some nights, I can’t sleep because my mind is consumed with the thought of how much easier it would be if you were by my side.”

36. “Being single isn’t the cause of loneliness, and marriage is not necessarily the cure. There are many lonely married people as well.”

37. “It’s time to move on if you aren’t getting as much attention as you desire. There’s nothing worse than feeling lonely in a relationship.”

38. “Feeling alone, feeling unloved, feeling unwanted, and feeling forgotten about is one of the worst feelings in the world, and the hardest to forget.”

39. “Ignoring your partner’s needs are expecting a happy relationship, is like ignoring your plants need water and still expecting a beautiful garden.”

40. “It might hurt to walk away but that will never compare to the pain of staying. Don’t let the fear of being alone, keep you in a relationship where you are alone.”

41. “Stop looking at the end of a relationship as a failure. Leaving it behind can be a courageous choice – and an opportunity for you to be honest and authentic.”

42. “Loneliness does not come from having no people around you, but from being unable to communicate the things that seem important to you.” ― Carl Jung

43. “I used to think that the worst thing in life was to end up all alone, it’s not. The worst thing in life is to end up with people that make you feel alone.” ― Robin Williams

44. “There is nothing wrong with being lonely and miserable at 2 a.m. Most people are. But being alone and searching for your worth in a relationship, that, my dear, kills you.”

45. “If someone wants you in their life, they’ll make room for you. You shouldn’t have to fight for a spot. Never, ever insist yourself to someone who continuously overlooks your worth.”

Thank you,

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Md Fahad Alam

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