For some people, one night stands are a full-blown addiction. Because you feel so worthless and unloved, you become addicted to feeling wanted, special, and loved for a night. Dont ever think that having a one night stand is going to change anyone – yourself or the other person.

Why are one-night stands a bad idea?

“There are also subtle emotional side effects —there may be shame, guilt or remorse the morning after, and if one-night stands and casual sex become a regular thing it can erode your self-esteem,” she says. This is very damaging for your self-esteem, she says.