Is Being Alone Better Than Feeling Lonely in a Relationship?

Have you ever been in a relationship where you felt lonelier than when single? Physically present with someone but emotionally distant, yearning for a deeper connection? You're not alone. Research reveals that one in four individuals in long-term relationships experience loneliness, even with loved ones.

Relationships aren't always the fairy tale we're led to believe. Yet, solitude often appears as an unappealing alternative.

Which is worse: opting for solitude or remaining in a draining relationship? And why do we fear solitude so much?