There's a quote I saw recently that said we can't self-love our need for platonic friendships or romance, and I think that's true. I think we all have that desire to be seen and chosen by someone, and the loneliness that comes with not having anyone hits hard. I've been in that cocoon before, and it's messy... plus, I'm an introvert and I have just a few friends. I always remind myself that I haven't met everybody I'm going to meet, there's still more years, more people to meet, more friends to make. That's gives me a slice of comfort.