No. I fidn as I grow to have more respect for myself, I am nto so silling to let others mistreat me or disrespect me, which makes my world smaller. You may just be willing to ut up with less bullshit as you grow older. Tht is what happened with me.

Hang in there Aryn. I too feel lonely a good bit of the time. Being single later in life kind of stinks but I keep trying to embrace the freedom that comes with being unencumbered. I don't know your situation or your personality (I am a shy introvert which makes it harder to make friends, I think). I just keep trying to 'get out and do things'..... do the 'self care' stuff even when I feel like hibernating instead. I have found that any physical activity (if you are able) helps - I really like walking.

I think it's our location. And age. The older we get the more friends and family we lose to death and distance. And if you live in the middle of no place,as I do, meeting people is almost impossible for atheists and agnostics.

As long as I have a bit of hope, and a bit of strength, this life is worth it.

No.

There are good folks here who do care. We may be far away, but you are not alone.

Sometimes we have to do a lot of the heavy lifting in life . Whenever I feel the way you do now. I find someone to help. Focus on them . Helping others makes you feel better inside.