It's called growing up, as you get older most people tend to see their friends and family drift away as they get on with their lives. Love yourself and know that you aren't alone. Hugs to you.

I'm recently divorcing my husband but although he was abusive and manipulative, I miss him so much, or maybe I just miss the company, miss having someone holding my hand when I'm walking down the street (although he didn't do it that often). Even when he shouted and yelled at me, sometimes I feel that this was better than the killing quietness in my home.

It would be so nice to have someone say, "how was your day?"

As someone here has said, many of us stay in abusive relationships just to avoid the loneliness.

Loneliness is a killer. I am quite sure it is shortening my life.

All my friends have moved on, or I have moved on from them. I feel like I should be transitioning into a different place in my life, but I'm not.

We are all here because of lonliness. *duh* But look at how we fight it. We talk about the computer, the quiet of our homes, we stay in bad relationships.....all WRONG! Each of us has to stand up and fight in our own way. People "drift" away...don't let them! Call. Tell them you still need the friendship. We are all making good friends here....but we also need to get out of the house and make friends "out there", in the world. We need to look into another person's eyes...see their reactions to us....see them smile at something we say.
Sometimes just touching another person can help...when you go to the store, open the door for someone and if they thank you, pat them on the back...you'll both feel better. We have to fix ourselves. There is no magic cure. No pill.