You Don't Miss Them, You’re Just Lonely

You Don't Miss Them, You’re Just Lonely

From Trying Not to Care by Ashley Corbo

February 16, 2026 · 29 min

About this episode

This episode discusses how loneliness can lead to romanticizing past relationships and the difference between missing someone and missing companionship.

Welcome to your post-Valentine's Day clarity episode 🥴 If the past month has had you randomly thinking about your ex and wondering if you actually miss them… consider this your sign that you probably don’t miss them, you’re just lonely. In this episode, I talk about how nostalgia can trick us into romanticizing the past, why missing someone doesn’t always mean you want them back, and how loneliness can blur the line between love and familiarity. You don't miss THEM, you just miss having someone. Trying Not to Care is sponsored by Ollie - Treat your Palentine with Ollie! Go to ollie.com/ tntc and use code tntc to get 60% off your first box! Trying Not to Care is sponsored by Betterhelp - Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/TNTC SHOP TNTC MERCH HERE ❤️‍🩹 WANT TO ASK ME QUESTIONS? NEED ADVICE? Follow me on IG and look out for submissions on my story or ask me here: 2025 google form JOIN THE TRYING NOT TO CARE GROUPCHAT HERE ✨ https://links.geneva.com/invite/3b386511-50ef-42fb-8363-16807ef87c21 KEEP UP WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA Instagram: Ashley's Instagram | Trying Not to Care Instagram TikTok: Ashley's TikTok | Trying Not to Care TikTok Youtube: Subscribe here Amazon…

People in this episode

Host: Ashley Corbo

Topics covered

  • loneliness
  • nostalgia
  • relationships
  • self-reflection
  • Valentine's Day

Keywords

  • loneliness
  • nostalgia
  • exes
  • relationships
  • self-improvement
  • Valentine's Day
  • mental health

Sponsors

Ollie, Betterhelp

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