There are many studies that clearly show isolation and loneliness can have serious negative consequences to a person's mental health. So while a lot of people will tell you a romantic partner or close friend won't solve your problems, for a lot of people, it actually will. For some, it will at first but then you'll go right back to being miserable again after a while. For the rest, it won't help at all. It all just depends on the person. I mean, depression is not always a mental illness. Sometimes it's just situational. Either way, I'm sorry you're so lonely. I feel the same. I guess the majority of us here are. Since they have a partners thread for people trying to die together on here, they should make one for the lonely people who just want company. I think a lot of people would try that out first. Good luck to you.