7 Surprising Signs Happy Women Use to Hide Crushing Loneliness, According to Psychology
7. Holding others at arm’s length emotionally
Let’s not overlook one of the more painful behaviors that loneliness can fuel: emotional distance.
Sometimes, when we’re carrying quiet loneliness, we start to push people away without meaning to.
We might cancel plans last minute, or stop initiating interactions. Other times, we assume we’re a burden, so we don’t reach out.
This creates a false sense of independence—like we’re strong enough to handle it all alone.
But what’s really happening is emotional self-isolation.
