Do I love him or am I lonely?

Do I love him or am I lonely?

You would do anything for your partner. If you really are in love, you will feel an extreme amount of empathy toward your partner, and you don’t question having to listen or lend a helping hand. If you’re just lonely, you’ll probably find yourself making excuses when the going gets tough and your partner needs you.

Why am I lonely in my marriage?

Why do some people feel lonely in their relationship? “One contributing factor to loneliness is not talking about your feelings or sharing things that are maybe a little less safe and risky to share,” she says. “You could be close to someone but they might not know the more personal things about you.”

How do you know if your marriage is over?

Another sign your marriage is ending is when you fantasize about being free of your partner or even living your life with somebody else. If you feel more excited or more at peace at the prospect of being free of your partner for the rest of your life than remaining in this marriage, then it could be time for a divorce.