Being lonely
How do you define lonely? Many people think that it is only possible to be lonely because of the absence of someone. However, sometimes you can feel lonely even if you are surrounded by people. Being lonely is a personal thing, not associated with the presence of or absence of anyone. It is possible to be alone without being lonely, just as it is possible to be surrounded and feel lonely.

Do you find that it is hard to get people to like you? If you have had a hard time making friends, what is it about your personality or the way in which you interact with others that cause people to avoid you? You don't need to completely conform who you are to the way the "popular kids" think but you do need to learn what is socially acceptable and to learn for ways to fit in so you can have an easier time making friends.
One of the hardest parts about dating is actually meeting someone that a person would want to date. When a person is in their teens, or early adulthood, they seem to have more chances to meet people but as they get older there seem to be less and less opportunities for a person to meet someone they would like to ask out on a date. This article discusses some good places where a person may meet someone.