I think it really depends on your age. I have lived alone a couple of times. I had small kids and it was pretty rough trying to raise them with working and doing what I could to keep a roof over our heads. lived alone again as I was older and it was better. only had me to worry about. didn't have to answer to anyone. if I wanted to go out I went out. if I wanted to stay home I did. it was ok but yes at times it got lonely but I did fine.