Loneliness

Transient Loneliness – Temporary.

Example: listening to a song that reminds you of a loved one.

Situational Loneliness – Example: A sudden loss or move to a new city.

Chronic Loneliness

Chronically lonely people do not achieve a desired level of intimacy with their friends. They are obsessed by the possibilities of negative outcomes of social interactions.

People who have higher levels of social skills, including friendliness, communication skills, appropriate nonverbal behavior, and appropriate responses to others, have more adequate social support systems and lower levels of loneliness.