Loneliness is a very real and painful thing. I hope you can navigate the holidays one day at a time and not put too much pressure on yourself about how things 'should be'. I am not much for the holidays either as most of my family is gone now. I turn the channel when those Hallmark commercials with all the beautiful, happy families at the holidays come on ... too much.

Don't be too quick to rule out another significant other in your life. You sound like someone who enjoys being in a relationship.