Is it normal to be lonely but not really want a relationship?

The title say it all really. I've been single for a long time now and I do get lonely sometimes, yet I can't bring myself to try and find a relationship. A lot of the time I just don't want anyone around but occasionally I get desperately lonely.I don't know if I'm just stuck in my rut or what it is? I just can't understand it at all.

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Based on 74 votes (67 yes)
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  • 1000yrVampireKing

    Maybe you just want a friend. Relationships are stupid and pointless this day and age. However being in a relationship will obligate them to actually hang out with you. Not really a reason to date though.

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  • MilleBornes

    It's completely normal Good thing you know this fact about you. I'm an honest man by the meaning However, after my ex and I separated I started dating again Not cause I wanted to, but I needed that extra person every so often. When one wasn't available I moved to another Completely honest until I started getting serious with them ALL. It became VERY complicated and though, I didn't "get caught up" I realized that I really just wanted to be a single man with a good friend whom is also a good "friend". I found the woman who was like me and maybe in some future we'll work well together but we both are in the same spot now and completely comfortable

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  • jaylan

    It happened to me and i got the same fealing before

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  • Zombie4U

    Yes it is normal. I don't feel alone. Relationships are work and take time. You have to pick the right person, don't just start a relationship with anyone and don't let anyone force you in one either.

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  • Sick of head games?

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  • Short4Words

    Relationships are a lot of work but I think if you were to find someone you really liked you would want to be around them.

    I feel really lonely too, I feel like I should be intimate with a woman (emotionally) but I'm just not sure if I'm ready for a relationship so like you I'm just confused, I think I might at least try though.

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