04-19-2018, 08:39 PM
Develop a talent away from your bread and butter, and loneliness does not become an issue. Or simply do something that keeps you from thinking about yourself all the time, like pitching in to help someone out with service (a trick used by A.A. to help people not be morbidly self obsessed, and thus turning to substance for relief). A small group of strong friends (2 or three) is better than a very large group of barely say hello acquaintances. So yes, you can cope living alone, without bitterness or resentment.
