Tired of living alone...

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I am 41 years old and am tired of being single and living alone?

I know sometimes having the house to myself rocks, but not always.

Anyone else feel this way?

I felt that way when I lived alone. I forgot when I lived with three others. I recommend you find the happy midpoint, which is a roommate or companion who identifies as a quiet introvert. You get to keep to yourselves for the most part, but there is someone else there if you ever really need them. Just the idea that someone else is locked away behind their door is often enough to break the solitude, I find. It doesn't necessitate socialization, although when it happens, it can be quite rewarding.

just think of the advantages of being alone- there being nobody else in the house who will argue with one's choice of thermostat setting or waking hours, nobody to take offense at one's hygiene or intestinal gas emissions, nobody eating one's food or hogging the newspaper or rifling through one's personal things. privacy counts for a lot in this world. frankly, if nobody is prepared to give me unconditional love [or at least no-drama conjugation], then i'd rather be alone.

What the guy above me said. There is definite value in having your own space. Perhaps it's easy to forget that being on your own for such a long time. Maybe you should try online dating or something if you're tired of being single?

Do you have any pets? Animals can be really effective in alleviating loneliness. I'd say it's like having a roommate minus all the compromises (thermostats, garbage, dish washing, noise...)

It might also help to just spend more time outside your place. Even if it's just going to the diner or taking a fun class. You'll appreciate your alone time much more if you make attempts at being sociable. I don't know about you, but that's true for me. After a long day at school and work, all I want to do is shut myself in and just relax with my dog and some books.