I get lonely once in a while too. I have been living alone six years now. It the first time I have really been alone this long since college.I am lucky in a way that I live in an apartment house for people over 62 so we do have an occasional event and a Saturday morning coffee every Saturday. Still, you still go back to the apartment alone. I find you really got to like yourself enough to be alone with yourself! Maybe being an only child helped as I was forced to do everything alone when at home. I had a vivid imagination which helped.

I am really busy during the day so sometimes at night I am too tired to care if I am alone or not. That helps... You wear yourself out and then you're too tired to think of even being lonely. Oh, I volunteer, go to an art class and run a book club...again that helps to keep me busy and find more friends

I also have two adult cats in residence who force me to care for them, clean the litter, feed them etc. They are two needy gals that want a lot of attention. Maybe for you a pet would also help.

I also draw at home...this is a new hobby I really enjoy... so hours pass because I get involved with my work....and then there is here....where we can play games, talk, whine, complain and also help others. I am on the computer a lot sometimes!

I thnk just get involved more in the community, get a pet if able, find a good hobby you like!!I know how it is to be lonely but its fixable!!