There's this persistent belief that one can't feel lonely -- or emotionally alone -- while in a relationship. This couldn't be further from the truth. If you've been in this unfortunate situation, you can probably vouch that being lonely while partnered is even worse than being single. Imagine feeling like your partner is more of a roommate than a lover. Picture a significant other who seems to express interest in everything and everyone -- friends, hobbies, work -- but you. He talks to you while using his phone or watching TV, hardly ever making eye contact. It feels cold, demoralizing. Communication between you both is essentially in the cellar. And things are not guaranteed to be much better on special occasions like Valentine's Day. Sure, you might share moments of joy and affection here and there, but you know deep down that they're fleeting. Flowers don’t fix emotional neglect. Chocolates don't magically repair trust issues. The next day, all the dr...
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