Self-Help Advice : Coping With Being Single

Being single is not synonymous with being lonely, and how one perceives being single affects how they feel without a romantic partner. Discover ways to be positive while single with thoughtful advice from a licensed psychologist in this free video on self-help.

Expert: Bernice B. Bernhard, Ph.D
Contact: www.bernicebbernhardphd.com
Bio: Bernice B. Bernhard, Ph.D, has been a New York State licensed psychologist since 1973.
Filmmaker: Paul Muller

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• self help
• relationships
• depression
• parenting
• mental health
• happiness

[sugar1973us]

I agree. Useless! I'm still lonely!--but your comment cheered me up though. :)

[bigbadwoolf7]

i too study psychology and i understand how u feel is what u project. if u don't like being single, u will project a neediness and an insufficiency about yourself. i'm single and i like it and because i like it, many girls kick it to me because they feel my confidence. i use the time being single to improve myself so when the right girl comes along, i'll have more to give! peace!

[T42please]

In my case i' am still single because i haven't quite been able to understand people, this is a deficiency on my part and all i can do is try to keep learning about the needs and wants of others while at the same time work hard on my own happiness.

Life is a tough gig, maybe i' am meant to be on my own....it can get very lonely.

[jaythephoenix]

Here's how to solve the single problem many people, including myself, have.

1) Every person that's in an abusive relationship, follow steps 1a and 1b 1a abused party: flee in a public setting. 1b abuser party: kindly report to the local police station

2)Every person whom wants to ask someone out just ASK!

3)Everyone join a dating site, with many filters such as"kids y/n?" and "religious views" two major roadblocks that few sites I've seen have.

1-more singles 2-more chances 3-go global

[Kidanis]

What about people who want to date but are too ugly? this is my case ...oh well :)

[crimsonlondon]

ive been single for one month - seems easy right? then why do i feel like i want to crawl into a hole to die in because the man i love didn't think things were "working out".  i could find another guy to date if I wanted to. but i don't want to. and I am HATING being single. and to top it off - i have major depressive disorder - talk your way out of that one oh so smart doctor.

[TheodorusRex]

How about coping with being married?

[LordWedgewood]

@rocesventronic Don't tar everyone else with your brush. I absolutely love being single, it's fantastic!!

[BASTARDUS1MAXIMUS]

@rocesventronic I've been single for 10 years mate

[goran2009]

Maybe i should just slash my wrists, i guess i would not be single anymore.

[ADZ01982]

Still single and coming up to 29 this year all my friends are in serious relationships. I got a pretty good job and friends and family and i look after myself but i just never really got this full dating game i got buddies who get girls all the time but that just never happens with me i have had a fair few one night stands but just not a serious relationship. I dont wanna be a single guy forever but just find it hard to open up to girls that i dont really know and express my feelings.

[fuckstick1984]

Im 26 turning 27 and i have been single my whole life, i can't find anyone especially since it's hard for me because i have aspergers.