Romantic loneliness is a term that refers to a psychological state whereby someone wants a romantic relationship with a partner but does not have one. Psychologists use the term to help people who have not yet found a long-term partner but who may not suffer from other forms of social isolation. In other words, it is a particular form of loneliness that relates to intimate and loving forms of human interaction. To be clear, it is possible to be romantically lonely despite having sexual partners. The term is used to distinguish between people who are in committed and loving relationships with their partners and people who do not enjoy such a relationship. In some cases, people who are in unstable or failed relationships are said to be romantically lonely even though they may still live with their partner.