I really feel for anyone who experiences loneliness or friendship issues. Unfortunately, I don't have any easy answers as these have been the toughest struggles in my life. For me, at least, it centres on my own lack of connectedness. I just can't handle the regular commitment friendship requires and only feel comfortable in myself when alone, so I'm caught in a trap. I feel so different to many people and don't understand them. I also get easily frustrated and annoyed when people behave discourteously. Friendships have been hard to find in my case, I just don't think I'm equipped psychologically for them. I used to try all the advice about joining clubs and doing hobbies but few people I've met at such places seem open to new friends, they appeared to already have their own circle which made me feel worse. I feel society has changed a lot since I was young and despite social media, communities have broken down in many places. I have a couple of friends from long ago but don't see them much as they live far away. I'm lucky to have a wonderful husband who accepts me for who I am and that for me has been the best antidote to loneliness. It's not a total solution but the best I've found so far. I wish you the very best and hope things improve for you.