I try and focus on what are the best things about it - having the space to do whatever you want WHEN you want to do it, eating as much food as you want without having to think of the other person (!), using the bathroom whenever you want, being able to decorate however you want, have in your home whatever you want. I could go on but i think the point has been made lol When i personally experience loneliness it's usually non-specific i.e. something that a pet or a visit from a friend would probably fix. If it's primarily the intimacy you miss what about volunteering more with animals or something like that - hugging and playing with a load of cute puppies and kittens all day long can't do any harm (unless like me you suffer allergies from hell). Nothing will obviously replace having a partner but the way i see it, being single is in most respects pretty fantastic - someone truly amazing has to come along for you to want to give that up. I'm sorry if i haven't been too helpful but i hope everything works out the best for you.