This is something I haven't really thought about for awhile. I'd have to say, for the most part, no I don't feel lonely. I'm judging by my years living in NYC. It is always crowded in NYC but it's sort of an interactive challenge to feel lonely. Because there is always someone whose space you're in, and who's in your space.

It would be different if I tried going places with the goal of meeting people. I did that a lot, and it got me out of my apartment when I did go anywhere. Other than that, i worked the graveyard shift with the sole purpose being away from people. So, i may have been lonely at the time, but in retrospect, i don't think I was as lonely as I may have felt, I was taking care of myself the only way I could, in isolation.

And again, there is plenty of contact with others just walking down the street there. Almost everyone is people watching, so there are little connections being made, just doing that.