&gt; How do I overcome this sense of loneliness and dismality?<p>You are actually asking several different questions.  But I suspect if you can overcome this one, you&#x27;ll find that you won&#x27;t really yearn for deep friendships as much.<p>There are several things you should probably ask yourself:<p>- Are upset that you are alone, or are that you are lonely?  Remember, there&#x27;s two are not necessarily the same.<p>- What is making you feel dismal about life, exactly?<p>- What is your definition of a &quot;deep&quot; friendship?