i know how you feel, maybe some consolation is that you're not the only one this is happening to - i know, not much of a consolation!

i haven't had a hug for God knows how many years, no real friends either. only work and gym. literally nothing and nobody else.

no choice but to get on with it and maybe keep some hope that it will change. sorry bud, hopefully lightning strikes and things change for people like us!
but loneliness really is a slow death, i hate it so much.