Loneliness, in my experience, can be a symptom rather than a problem in and of itself. I define my past loneliness as: Negative feelings, fed by: - feeling ba

Loneliness, in my experience, can be a symptom rather than a problem in and of itself. I define my past loneliness as: Negative feelings, fed by: - feeling bad in the first instance - feeling powerless to improve my state - feeling that others could improve my state, if only they would show sufficient interest in me Gaining power to work on why I was feeling bad in the first instance (through health and lifestyle interventions) has had several effects over the years: - it has improved my state so that I mostly feel good - it has taught me many valuable things to share with others The social aspect of my life has radically changed: - I feel less dependent on others to feel good - I have many things to share with others and enjoy sharing it - My attitude and knowledge attracts others - I am mentally/emotionally stable enough to withstand the ambiguities and stresses that relationships tend to give rise to I don't claim to have solved loneliness, but I have solved my loneliness and I hope some will be helped by this insight.