r/LivingAlone • u/Connect-Scientist-17 • 1d ago

Support/Vent Touch Starved

I can deal with solitude pretty easily, but this touch starvation is brutal.

Im choosing to not date for now (and yes, it is a choice) and will not be getting pets as it is not a good time for that at present.

My friends are scattered all over multiple states and life, work, etc has resulted in relocation.

What do yall do?

Edit to clarify- this is not a sex thing.

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u/Connect-Scientist-17 1d ago

Yeah Im finding lots of things Id written off as too indulgent are actually pretty essential for self care if living alone.

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u/Icy-Pop2944 23h ago

Absolutely. It sucks on a cost front, but knowing this has driven my financial planning to make sure I will have access to all services I need, especially as I age.