Based on my personal experience I think loneliness is mostly an internal issue... how you feel about yourself & the world around you.

Sometimes I think you just have to put yourself "out there" & trust that whatever effort you put into people will eventually reap the reward you're looking for... in this case easing the loneliness.

I've dealt with loneliness all of my life during the times that I was single. I'm now feeling very comfortable alone. I think what made me feel the worst was wanting someone so bad.

Now I just live in the moment, enjoy my own company and if love happens, it happens. This may not last forever though.

I chose to believe I'm just in between. Intimate relations. Of jobs. In between good days. Mostly try to stay between yesterday and tomorrow. Thinking not ever or never...wow. That's Dark, shifting Pitch Black. Been there, done that. Sure didn't make me too attractive . Remeber Pig Pen, Charlie Brown? ( forgot where I was here) That cloud of dark followin' him? Yeah, I guess it was dirt after all...in both cases...

I am newly single again after breaking up from a 2 1/2 year relationship. Yes, there have been some lonely moments and that "dagger in the heart" feeling. It can be so painful. I find for me, it is important to keep moving. I'm very "friend oriented" and "goal oriented" so those things keep me feeling happy and connected. I have my spirituality and my cat also! That said, it's hard being a care-taker because it is harder getting out and making life good for oneself. Basically my loneliness lessens as I make a great single life for myself. I know from experience that it is when I am completely balanced and happy with my life and yet open to change that the change happens and I attract someone new.... in the meantime, life is an adventure to be lived with many people needing/wanting friendship, creative projects, internal growth, working on my health, exploring the world... the world is endless... 100 years is not enough time to explore it!

I couldn't have said it better Rororosie. That explains me to a T. Kudos to you!

I didnt get married till i was 28 years old. Though happily married given the chance i would of waited till i was older. Why? It's simple i never found out who i really was till about age 40 that means we do have some compatibility issues yet our love and commitment to one another remains. I will always put her first above myself and my desires no matter what.

I never felt lonely before i got married as i always had friends to hang out with. I may of been alone more then not but i don't see alone and lonely on the same footing. Regardless it is nice to be able to share yourself with another.

There are plenty of available women in this world of all ages groups. I try to enjoy every day of my life for many reasons. No it isn't always perfect but none the less one of my favorite quotes is " To live another day is but another chance to make a dream come true". Each day is an opportunity in waiting to look forward to. Yeah that's how i see life in general. Best of luck to you sir.

Took care of my mom, Dad and dieing husband at different times. Then the grandchildren. It can be very loney. But you are going to be ok. It does not last for ever. If I were a couple of years younger I might try to see if you needed a best friend. But look around on here there are a lot of very good looking and seem to be very nice young ladies. Pick one and get to know her. Just be sure she has a good heart. The looks will fade one day, but a good heart will always be there for ya. Lots of good looking girls here with good hearts too. Just be sure you check that out when picking. Good Luck! Donna