I am always alone since my partner passed away. I lost most of my friends whilst caring for him and those that stuck around dwindled away when i became too ill to do things for them!
Although alone I am not lonely, i enjoy my own company and only seek others when i need company.
being alone has great benefits, i am in control of the TV remote, eat when i want, cook what i want, and get a good night sleep with no one snoring beside me or waking me up when they need the loo, and best of all I get the whole duvet for me!