Is it normal to wonder how people cope being lonely?

I'm not lonely now, but I once went several months without having a real conversation with anyone. I had moved to a new town and didn't know a soul, and I didn't have a job either. Those were rough times. I craved a hug like nobody's business. I tried not to call my old friends all the time because I was respectful of the fact that they had a life, even though I didn't. I tried to occupy my time as much as possible with activities and trips to the library. I did a lot of thinking about how I wanted any future friendships to grow because I always believed that my situation would get better, eventually.

I'm happy in my own company. I've noticed, living alone, that I often put the TV on and then don't watch it. I hate the waste of energy but I think subconsciously it's like having someone there.

I prefer being by myself, you are either the type that prefers being alone or the type that doesn't.
Some people that don't like being alone might start being alone for a small ammount of time but they start to want others around them, people that prefer being lonely don't complain about it because they have what they want.

I've been lonely for the past few years. Even when my friends come over and hang out, I still feel lonely. I don't know why. I used to drink or eat my feelings (but it doesn't help and I could've become a alcoholic if I wasn't careful). Please don't resort to drugs or alcohol!
I think everyone's loneliness is going to be different depending on their situations and past. I've noticed that mine tends to hang around, then disappear for a few days, and then comes back suddenly. It's weird because I feel emotionless when it happens, but I also feel this dull pain in my heart.
There is no real remedy to get rid of loneliness (or at least to my understanding). What you can do though is try to hang out / surround yourself with people who care for you. I normal snack on chocolate or drink coffee while listening to classical or jazz music. I just tend to deal with it because I can't laugh it off (wish I could) nor hide it (I'm bad at hiding my feelings). However, when ever someone asks me if I'm okay, I always say I'm fine.
I really hope that if you're asking this because you, yourself is lonely, that it gets better soon. It really sucks and I wish I could always be there for those lonely people so I can give them a big hug. Sorry for the long comment by the way.

I've always felt lonely, and I'm so used to it now, that the feeling of loneliness just seems so normal and natural for me. It honestly, just feels like a part of my personality now. I don't even care all that much anymore. I've learned to live with it, and its become a part of who I am.

I think I came to the conclusion a long time ago that no matter where I am, no matter how many people are with me, or around me, I'll always feel so distant. Lonely. And I'm kinda just relaxing in it.

I know I'll probably never be completely alone. I'll always have people around me somewhere. I might not have a boyfriend or a best friend, but they'll always be people somewhere hanging around me. Probably family. But that doesn't mean I'm not lonely. Its probably one of the hardest feelings for me to erase. I think that when you can't find someone or something to relate too, or connect with, and you always feel like an outcast no matter where you are or who you're with, the feeling of loneliness will find a way to creep up on you. And once its there, its very hard to get rid of. You should learn to manage it properly, though. You know, without becoming an addict of some kind.

I'm going crazy with this lonelyness. But at the same time I like it. It's weird.

When I'm by myself, the interent is able to keep me occupied, as is TV, books and music. When I'm with friends, I'm just as happy. I have a healthy mix at the moment.

To me at least, you have to learn not to give a shit, and know that one day you'll find someone who likes you for who you are and vice versa.

I use my imagination to make every thing better. All my real friend live in my head.

I have a book that I am writing. When I am lonely I focus on that...writing and developing other characters lives distracts me from my own!

I either do that or watch smosh... however, I haven't been lonely lately so my poor book has been a little neglected.

There is loneliness and there is solitude.

If your very lucky it doesn't bother you. Or maybe it's unlucky. You're less likely to bother trying to make friends or relationships when you don't feel compelled, it's a vicious circle

distracting yourself by finding a hobby or other activity you enjoy can help to forget about loneliness at least some of the time.

You have to stop being human. There are solitary creatures with brains not much different than ours. You can be like them if rewire your mind.

I've been alone a lot. So its normal after a while. I do like company but being alone doesn't bother me

Aside from family I rarely talk to, I've been alone a lot of my life, so I don't really get lonely. I feel pretty at home by myself.