Does being alone necessarily mean being lonely?

Question

Does being alone necessarily mean being lonely?

Answer 1

Absolutely not, these days the best person I know is me. Today I am my own best company by far. Sometimes I would much rather be alone then deal with others people's drama. And because I have learned to become my own best company I am never lonely for others.

Answer 2

Those are two different things.

You can be alone and lonely, lonely but not alone, or alone but not lonely.

I'm in the second category.

Answer 3

get a dog

Answer 4

Get married and have kids you will never feel lonely being alone

Answer 5

I'm alone quite frequently and don't feel lonely in the least. I enjoy being in the company of others, but have no problem with being by myself.

Answer 6

No

It being lonely in simpler terms means having no one to talk to even if u wanted to reach out. and no one being by your side.

Alone is more physical and lonesome is more mental

Answer 7

I wouldn't say so, it's called being independent, some people prefer being alone, but I don't think many are like that.  

Answer 8

No, in fact I feel more lonely when I'm not alone. It's something shy people appreciate the most.

Answer 9

No, you can be lonely in a room full of people. It's how you perceive it.

I consider lonelinesss as a lack of feeling connected with others.

If you are a "loner" you're OK with just having yourself for company. Some people are more "socially" needy than others. There are situations you may want/need to be with others who care about you (holidays, death in family, celebrations, etc.)

Answer 10

No!  Sometimes a person needs to be alone to think or just have time for themselves.  If you mean living alone, I don't think so.  I have never lived alone but for three months and I sure wasn't lonely then.  I enjoyed it.  I didn't have to think about anyone but me and my wants and needs.  

Answer 11

No  

Answer 12

Nope, it means you have time  to do what you actually want to with no interruptions!

(Can you tell I am a Mum?)

Answer 13

heck no.  one can be lonely in a crowd or one can be lonely when alone - it all depends on your attitude and perspective.  Personally, I prefer my own company most of the time, but I enjoy being with others (selectively) at other times.  what I never enjoy, are social affairs full of small talk and fake smiles - makes my face hurt.

Answer 14

no, you can be alone and not be lonely, you can also be surrounded by people and be lonely.

Answer 15

Not at all. The simple difference between the two is that loneliness occurs when you're dissatisfied with being alone. If you're completely happy when you are alone then under no circumstances are you lonely.  

Answer 16

No it does not mean you are lonely.  If so there would not be so many of us who like isolation.  No person to "improve" your life and "suggest" that you join a group to help the needy.  I like to think that I am helping the needy by being productive in my work so that I can pay for their visits to the emergency room, food stamps, day care, and endless governmental perks for the poor.