As an introvert, I am usually not lonely. But lately, as I am older I crave real friendship and intimacy which I am not getting at all. I can't even meet people anymore because of this social distancing! Is this even worth it? Endless loneliness and it is even required of us. I used to have friends but they are all married and mostly left the country, far far away. I used to have boyfriend, who keeps me on distance for months, for "reasons" but that was another topic, and I invested everything in that relationship. Now I am alone. How do you cope with loneliness? How when now it is completely hopeless with all this happening and chances of having new friends or relationship after age of 45 are slim anyway but now they are a big 0. Nothing.