Loneliness is like being starved for human affection. And when you're starving, you're not going to be picky about what you eat. If junk food is the only thing available, you'll eat it because the hunger is stronger than your standards. It satisfies you in the moment and makes you feel better. But eat junk food long enough, and eventually your health suffers. Relationships can work the same way. When you're lonely, you may accept someone simply because they're available. But if their values, lifestyle, or vision for life are fundamentally incompatible with yours, that relationship isn't going to sustain itself just because it temporarily fills the void. The longer you stay, the more unhealthy the relationship can become. So understand this: A relationship with someone you know isn't compatible with your values can be like eating junk food. It might satisfy the hunger temporarily. But you can't build a healthy life on it. Don't let loneliness convince you to lower your standa...