Merry Christmas,
Can't add anymore than what the others have already posted but there are lots of us out here that feel the same way also do not like being alone with the feeling of family and having that special someone to share everything with. ...But we must work on ourselves which I am currently doing before taking that step to decide to let someone else in.
Yes, I agree it is worth waiting for something. Yes, some of us still like the romance, do not get offended with someone opening the door for us, etc and someone us do wait and do not get involved into a sexual/serious relationship until the time is right because we are waiting for that someone special and/or we have respect for ourselves to not settle.
Keep your head up and when you least expect it the right person will come along and know you are not alone, we are here for you also.
Doubletime