Loneliness vs Boredom

As a single person, you may think you're lonely. Other people assumed that about me. I gave it some thought. God told me that loneliness can be confused with boredom. With His help, I realized that I wasn't lonely, just bored.

Some of us are eager to get into a relationship or marriage because we think we're lonely. However, it may be that you just need a change in your life, like a new job or career. Maybe you should occupy more of your time by volunteering a few hours a week. It helps if you can enjoy a hobby. I've found that I can take my mind off some things by simply doing housework. A pet may do the trick for some of us. There are different options that can bring the satisfaction that you're looking for in a relationship.

If you are lonely, a relationship is probably the last thing you need. Loneliness means you don't enjoy your own company. If you don't enjoy it, then why expect anyone else to? You may have problems with self-worth that need to be addressed before joining with someone else.

So, before jumping into a relationship thinking it's your solution, determine if your struggle is really boredom. There are better answers for that. It's not that you aren't open to a relationship, you just have the right perspective. I look forward to changing my name. (Fitzgerald is a long name :D ) However, I could live the rest of my life as a single woman. Because, I know that I'm not lonely. I'm just bored. There are remedies for that. Do you have other suggestions for boredom?