COVID-19 has essentially obliterated how we connect and interact with others, which means that as we approach this Valentine's Day season, the loneliness can feel louder than ever.

We were all a bit lonely and isolated in 2020 due to circumstances out of our control. But if you've been lonely in your relationship, that is something you can and absolutely should do something about.

“If we think of filling a void, we think, ‘What will just fix the here and now?’ rather than thinking about longevity, rather than thinking about stability and long term potential,” says Dr. Melanie Hussain.