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If you have a partner and children, do you ever feel lonely?

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keswickgirl · 14/03/2025 21:21

I am single and childless. I’m happy most of the time, but there are times (such as this Friday night) where I feel lonely.

I tell myself, and I’ve heard others say, that you can actually still feel lonely in a relationship or in a large family.

Wondering how true it is?

YABU - I am rarely or never lonely.

YANBU - Yes I still feel lonely sometimes.

OP posts:
YesThatsATurdOnTheRug · 14/03/2025 21:23

I answered YABU for your poll but you're not being unreasonable, I definitely think people can feel lonely in relationships. I don't personally, I really like a bit of alone time and often come up to bed before dh just to have some peace. When I lived alone weekends could feel lonely if I didn't have plans, text a friend for a chat?