Loneliness

So I've been bitten by the loneliness bug recently:( Taking this term off has been a very good decision for me in a lot of ways, but I have been very isolated -- seeing that I currently live in a town where I know only one person my age -- and my extreme extrovertedness is not handling this very well. I did start dating someone which has helped a bit, but when I'm not with him I feel completely alone. I took this term off to restore my energy and learn to relax and rejuvenate, but how I can I get energy by being alone when I get my energy from people?!?!?! I mean, it's no wonder all I want to do is lay in bed all day, there is no one to talk to even or do anything with!

Today my mom and I went and got hair cuts, and I was a complete crazy person! I couldn't shut up! I've been so isolated from people that I just wanted to soak up everyone's energy and hear their stories and laugh, etc. I am definitely a people person and not meant to be alone, but how do I make alone-ness work for me for the next month or so?

My loneliness also is beginning to cause issues in my dating relationship. I am alone all day and can't wait to see him but he is working all day and can't wait to just sit down, have a beer, and go to sleep. I have been pretty understanding of our very different situations, but I'm beginning to get frustrated. On top of this, the past two nights in a row he said he was too tired to hang out with me, but then decided to hang out with friends! Grrr! I know that if I wasn't spending all my time alone and if I had friends here, this situation would not be nearly as big of an issue, so I'm trying to be understanding. Still, would it be that difficult to at the very least give me a heads up?! At least then I wouldn't wait all day to see him, to then find out that he's too tired.

Well, I think I've ranted sufficiently and am feeling a little better now:) I think my first step to figuring out this alone business will be to do some research on introverted/extrovertedness and see how the other half lives.

Lent Update: I've been very good about everything except the exercise, and I know I really need to add it to my life. If only I had a friend to work out with.... AYE!

Much Love!