To be 100% honest, I do not understand loneliness. I basically was an only child for 11 years, raised in an alcholic home and alone most of the time. As an adult I travelled a minumum of 3 days a week by myself, today, I live alone, yet am not and have not been lonely. I don't need anyone to amuse or entertain me, I can amuse myself and quiet seems to become me...we are at opposite ends of the spectrum...I don't for a minute miss my exabf's nonsense.
I realize that I am of zero help...I do agree, it is not wrong for you to want a real partner..it will happen, be patient.