I have always been more at peace being alone. I get plenty of human interaction through my work so something has to be truly enticing in ways that are enticing to me in order for me to choose to engage rather than choose the peace and contentment of being alone. The only exceptions to this rule, outside of my boys, of course, is a small group of close childhood friends that like to get together a couple of times a year. I enjoy the trip down memory lane even if I am not into the activity it may be centered around. Being around random people for the sake of being around people just isn't in me.

I chose to be alone most of my life, but wasn't really a choice, it was the only way to feel safe. In the mean time I experienced some intimacy, and I got hooked on it. The last couple of decades have been very lonely. I was just learning to embrace social intimacy when the pandemic began. I think I'm now permanently damaged, and I'll never be able to overcome the isolation.

I've never lived alone and never experienced loneliness that I can remember . I get bored and find something to do . There are times I have to get away from people even as a child I could only take so much of friends and needed a break . I like to work alone for the most part my radio keeps me company . I do have a lot of friendly acquaintances I just don't have time for a lot of small talk .

My ex trained me well to be happy being alone.....i had no choice! Not however writing him a "thank-you card" anytime soon.

I have Lily the dog in my life. She keeps most loneliness away.

I lost the love of my life of 31 years in 2019. I miss him. I've always been comfortable being by myself. I have a great support system of friends and a few family members. The quarantine didn't change my social life much (lol). However, I'm just now starting to really miss hugs.

I like to be alone, but I do get lonely sometimes. I would like someone to be alone with.

We're better with the right person, than with any person...that said, there are many people that fit in between the "right person" and any person...

I have family so not alone even when I live alone

In general, yes I do get lonely at times. Three years ago just after divorce was lonely, but I had been used to the constant companionship. I rarely have that kind of loneliness now.

I need people who have experience and values in common with me. Random people, not good. I need people who I can relate to.

Some folks are satisfied with having lots of acquaintances who accept them within a group . Some folks have lots of relatives to share important events with .Then there are those of us who are introverts . We try to make friends occasionally , but usually find we are more satisfied with a good book , or perhaps a faithful pet than with the vast quantities of available people . There may be occasions when we'd like to have someone to talk to or be with , but overall , it's just not worth the effort required to locate someone that fits in the comfort zone .

I do get lonely, occasionally. I live in an area that to find anyone (friend or more) I have something in common with I'd have to sift through thousands of people who I find entirely repugnant. So I pretty much live my life completely alone. No good conversations, no understanding ear, it gets wearing.