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Chronic singleness can alter one's mindset, creating a disconnect between the desire for connection and the harsh reality of loneliness. Society often gaslights singles, dismissing their yearning for relationships while simultaneously promoting the idea that being single should be fulfilling in its own right. However, genuine connections remain foundational to emotional health, and chronic singledom can lead to profound feelings of wanting and needing that type of closeness.