What to do about Loneliness In Marriage

Scientific studies show that being married offers no protection from the dangers of loneliness. In fact, one recent study of older adults stated that 62.5% of people feeling lonely were married and living with their partner.

What exactly is loneliness? Loneliness is essentially sadness at being unable to connect with another human being. Loneliness creates a lot of emotional distress and pain. Those who feel chronically lonely report feeling it just like a physical ache within them. Loneliness is bad for a person because it lowers immune function, puts us at risk for depression and shortens the life span. It is because of these dangers that we need to know what to do about loneliness in marriage, which is much more common than we imagine.

Take the first step.
It is important for you to realize that if you feel lonely in your marriage, there is a high probability that your significant other feels lonely too. However, they are also stuck in the same cycle of loneliness as you. Take the first step towards your husband/wife by asking them their opinion on things that have nothing to do with the home or the children. Even if they do not respond at first, a few more gestures of goodwill on your part will do the work.

Engage in joint activities.
You can suggest certain activities that require little effort, such as cooking together, watching your wedding video and going out together to visit friends and family. The marriage will be strengthened by engaging in joint activities and you will feel less lonely.

See things through your partner’s eyes.
It is easy for us to assume we know our partner through and through, the longer we are together. But this is not correct. We have to become more empathetic towards our partner by imagining ourselves in their shoes and trying to understand things the way they do. This will help strengthen the bond in the marriage.

Loneliness makes us devalue our relationships and marriages. We needn’t be lonely in a marriage. Creating shared experiences with the suggestions outlined above will go a long way in preventing loneliness and the desire to seek escape through extramarital affairs.

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