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One person articulated the pain of “soul-crushing loneliness” that stems from engaging in fleeting relationships that lack depth, ultimately leaving one to confront the reality of their solitary life. Moments of feeling uncradled and missed opportunities for affection accentuate the bittersweet nature of being single.
The mention of having to choose a plus one for events underscores this struggle. Invited to gatherings with the expectation of companionship, singles often find themselves evaluating their social circles, faced with the pressure of selecting whom to bring along as their date. The weight of these decisions can be cumbersome, especially when being in a relationship provides automatic companionship.