Ugh, I feel like I should be an expert on loneliness. If only I knew how to stop feeling it. Why don't you teach me how not to be lonely, Pygmalion?

No, loneliness is not the same thing as boredom. Loneliness is a longing to be with someone. It almost feels like a physical pain or an ache, like there's something missing inside of you. Not everyone reacts the same way. I think most people look for support of some kind. Some people try to bury themselves in work or binge on something to fill that emptiness. For me, it's mostly rumination and a desire to contact my ex. I try to find distractions or I force myself to remember all the horrible things he did and said. I've made some friends where I live now, but I miss the deep connection I had with him.