When One's Company...
By Laura Snyder

One isn't really the loneliest number.

In truth, we really think we're "lonely" just because we've bought into
modern culture's belief that the only relationship worth valuing is a
romantic one. But, in fact, it's just as easy to be lonely with a
partner as it is when you're single. Who among us hasn't felt the
forlorn despair of staring up at the ceiling in anguish while your
partner snoozes peacefully beside you?

Let's face it; no matter your marital status sometimes it's hard to
shake the feeling that you're all alone in the big, bad world. Here's
how to cope.

Have a Well-Rounded Life

You will not be a more interesting person by sitting on the couch Friday
night. Keep active, go to lectures or workshops, try a new hobby, take
an intriguing vacation, check out that art gallery you've been meaning
to, volunteer, make friends and social connections that aren't of the
romantic variety.

Cherish Your Solitude

Start looking at your alone time as treasure, not torment. Enjoy the
opportunity to engage in some serious soul searching or to cut loose
your creativity. It's much easier to get lost in your own thoughts or
strum out some new chords on the guitar if you're not being interrupted
by someone.

Keep Perspective

Yes, there are life's moments that beg to be shared with someone you
love. But having someone's arms around you isn't the only path to bliss.
Don't miss out on the good stuff in a desperate hunt for someone
(anyone!) to share it with. Spending the weekend alone is far preferable
to spending it with the wrong partner.

JOIN JUSTSAYHI..oops ya did....there no more loniless!!!

Sassay

Eat lots and lots of chocolate. :)

you can still be lonely in a room full of people ---

That is true Angel, you can still be lonely in a room full of people. I
can be surrounded by friends and still be lonely.

being lonely in a crowded place is the worst
i know what you mean

I'm never lonely as long as I have my Hershey's. :)

Yeah, but Shenerd, hard to carry on a conversation with a chocolate bar,
but then I guess if it gets sarcastic or argumentative with you, you can
just bite its head off and eat it, end of problem.

Yeah, Slowhand, is hard to deal with at times. Especially lately.

What do you mean? I talk to my food all the time. And the best part is
that it doesn't talk back. And when I get tired of talking I eat it.
:)

But don't you feel lonely after you eat your food? lol

A little. But then I just go to the store, stock up and start all over
again. :)

I think it could be fun to share this food with someone.... Maybe I am
wrong. I do know I enjoy my chocolate in peace and quiet lol

All my friends are on diets so I can't share with them. Besides,
there's more chocolate for me when I don't have to share... :)

What about sharing tea or coffe or some other drink? lol

My kids ate all my candy!

Aw, don't cry. I'll share my chocolates with you. :)

______________#_________#
___###_________#_______#_________###
__#___#_________#_____#_________#___#
__#____#_________#___#_________#____#
___#____#_________#_#_________#____#
___#_____#_______#####_______#_____#
___#______##_____#####_____##______#
___#__##___##_____###_____##___##__#
___#___##___##____###____##___##___#
____#___##___##__#####__##___##___#
_____#___##___##_#####_##___##___#
______#__##____##HAVE ##____##__#
_______#__##____###A###____##__#
_______#___##____GREAT____##__#
_______#___##____DAY !____##__#
______#____##____#####____##___#
_____#____##____#######____##___#
____#____##_____#_###_#_____##___#
____#____##_____#__#__#_____##___#
____#____##____#_______#____##___#
_____#___#____#_________#____#__#
______#_____##___________##____#
_______#___#______________#___#
________#_# WITH SMILES ___# #

Just think how lonely you'd be in a loveless relationship. All your
friends are involved with other people too. so no friends to confide in.
My mother was the most lonely person I know while still married to my
dad. Their marriage was the most loveless. Basically they were room
mates trapped with each other. How pathetic is that.

How to cope with the lonelies.......
SHOPPING