Less emotional balance
Relationships help us have more emotional balance. And when single, emotional stability can be more of a challenge.
That is not to say that you cannot achieve emotional well being when single. Nor is it to say that all people in couples are stable. But, for the most part, people who are well paired can play on each others strengths and provide strong emotional support to one another.
Loneliness
One of the biggest fears about remaining single is a fear of loneliness. And being lonely is far different than being alone.
A person who is lonely feels pain and a lack of connectedness. This person is often in a state of despair.
While it can affect a married person – as many marriages are lonely – the perception is that being single is a lonely situation. And it can be, although it does not always have to be.
These are some of the main reasons that many people fear remaining single. Being single is not a piece of cake. However, do not make the mistake of jumping into a relationship that is not a good fit – just to avoid being single. If you do, you run far greater risks than staying on your own and remaining open to what may come along.