The psychologist explained the fears of lonely people not to meet love

Anastasia Cardiakos, a family psychologist and psychotherapist, told why single people are afraid of never meeting love and what to do about it.

In an interview with Radio 1 on Friday, February 13, she noted that one of the main reasons for the belief "I won't meet anyone" is related to self-esteem. If a person feels unworthy, they automatically underestimate their chances of happiness.

The expert explained that low self-esteem becomes a kind of perception lens: a person does not believe that he can be chosen. Often this feeling is formed in childhood or after an unsuccessful experience, but it is not a verdict.

According to the expert, such an attitude can also be a protective mechanism — after betrayal or a painful breakup, the psyche tries to protect itself from a new injury. In addition, the reason may be the fear of loneliness: in this case, a person agrees to any relationship, just not to be alone, which reduces the chances of a healthy union.

The psychologist called internal anxiety another factor, which drains resources and prevents building harmonious relationships.

Earlier on February 13, family psychologist Galina Reinthal advised single people to make Valentine's cards for friends on Valentine's Day. According to her, this will help to reduce the feeling of loneliness. She also recommends devoting this day to yourself, surrounding yourself with care and attention. 360.ru .

At the same time, it was reported that 47% of Russians would prefer to celebrate Valentine's Day at home. In addition, according to the study, 62% of Russians who are in a relationship or are in search of love, still celebrate it with a romantic dinner.

On the same day, the website kp.ru Referring to VTsIOM, he wrote that the demand for Valentine's Day gifts decreased by 6-8% compared to last year. VTsIOM also notes that the attitude of residents of our country to Valentine's Day is changeable, and in recent years, interest in it has been decreasing.

In January, family psychologist Natalia Panfilova, in an interview with NSN, told how to ask a man for gifts on February 14th. According to her, it is better to show him a cherry list with different options for different amounts, because it is important that the man has some choice of gift.

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