11 Differences Between Being Alone And Being Lonely

A lot of people get confused between being alone and loneliness. Although they’re pillars that support the same emotion, there is a distinct difference between the two.

Here are a few differences that’ll help you identify being alone from being lonely.

1. Loneliness is the isolation that comes with an expectation unmet, a feeling unreturned.

Being alone is finding a sense of freedom in this isolation.

 

2. Loneliness is crying without being seen.

Being alone is being so consumed with oneself that you smile or laugh for no reason.

 

3. Loneliness is the sense of emotional abandon.

Being alone is physical and mental freedom.

 

4. Loneliness makes you want to find distractions to free yourself from it.

Being alone allows you to follow your heart.

 

5. Loneliness stems from blaming oneself.

Being alone comes from loving oneself.

 

6. Loneliness is the feeling of being disconnected.

Being alone is connecting with oneself.

 

7. Loneliness is the riot in your brain that nobody can hear.

Being alone is the quiet everyone can feel.

 

8. Loneliness is depending on someone else for happiness.

Being alone is finding your own happiness.

 

9. Loneliness is longing for something that doesn’t exist.

Being alone is enjoying everything that exists in solitude.

 

10. Loneliness is rooted in fear.

Being alone is rooted in peace.

 

11. Loneliness is being restless all the time.

Being alone is being content with yourself.

But the biggest difference between loneliness and being alone, is knowing.

Know yourself, be happy. 🙂

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