Stop being lonely then. Join a running club. Go to meetup groups for other activities, hang with friends from work, etc. This is a really easy problem to solve.
At 25 I could handle it by surfing the net and playing guitar
At 30 I took up running
At 35 I cannot cope anymore. Everything feels pointless. If my parents go I'm going to.
You parents might be around past the age of 100.
You are in for a looooooooooog ride.
Maybe you do some more running in the meanwhile.
I hope they do live to 100.
I deferred a place at medical school for various reasons. Its not sensible, but I think putting all my time into that is the only way I'm going go push forward at this point even if its not right for me. It's not just about isolation from others, I just find everything so trivial.
I would hit the bars meet some girls........wanna dance...worked for me. Get out start having some adventures. Big old world out there.
you're probably attractive, OP is probably unattractive. You guys live in different worlds.
OP needs to listen to my advice: travel abroad and meet your future wife there.
Actually, if the OP is trying to meet women, taking some classes in salsa, two stepping, swing, etc. is a great way to do it. Take your group of friends from class out to a local place that highlights those genres of music, and you'll be amazed at how quickly a woman that wouldn't normally give you the time of day will say yes to an invitation to dance. Easy way to meet women, and a great way of getting over the anxiety that comes with fearing rejection.
It could always be worse. Just imagine if you’re married to a Instagram influencer whose entire existence revolves around creating snapshots of a perfect click-friendly lifestyle. In actuality, her extreme narcissism and shallowness leaves you in constant state of low self esteem and anxiety. Best to embrace your time alone and try to connect to God who will point your path towards Him and His purpose for your life.