get out and meet new people . If there are events in your city you ' ve always wanted to go to , attend them . go on dates ONLY with people you want to go on dates with . Just because you are lonely does not mean you have to say yes , and sitting through a meal with someone you aren ' t into is pretty terrible when your heart is already hurtingpick up a new hobby . Anything , something you want to try . Learn to handstand , or knit , or draw , or fix something that ' s broken on your car yourself . Get a motorcycle or something ! Just start something newmake your place your perfect place . It ' s easier to be alone when you like where you live . When I was broken up with , I made my apartment my dream home , and fully engaged in being a piece of shit . Drank wine and ate ramen in the shower , didn ' t wear any clothes any time I was home for weeks , whatever ! talk to your family members ! They want you to be happy and sometimes after being in a LTR we can use the breakup as a chance to connect . if you don ' t already , consider a pet ! Pets are wonderful for taking the sting of lonliwness out of a break upGood luck ! ! Better things are down the road , just keep your head up and work on making yourself happy and whole as can be