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Are you tired of loneliness? Do you miss being with someone who shared a meaningful relationship with you? Would you like to know how to get your groove back in the dating game? It’s going to take a little work to beat loneliness, but it’s always possible — and fun — to meet new men.

You’ll be surprised at how quickly your sadness takes a back seat when you go out and start meeting your friends again. The same thing happens when you take up a hobby, old or new. Simply getting busy is a great way to get out of your cold shell.

Meeting your friends and taking up hobbies is also a great way to meet new people, and these meetings can open the doors to new relationships. But even if it doesn’t, making friends with like-minded individuals is never a bad idea.

Second, you’ll need to get back in shape. Your loneliness may have caused you to neglect your health, eating less or too much and not getting enough sleep and exercise. This can be a downward spiral if you don’t do anything about it, and bad health can pull all other aspects of your life down with it.

Just remember the basics — take three square meals a day, put in at least a few hours of exercise each week, and make sure you get enough sleep every night. When you get back into shape, you’ll enjoy more energy and feel happier. And as a pleasant consequence, so will everyone around you.

With the social and physical aspects of your life in place, it’s time to work on your emotional side again. Don’t be shy to meet new men, and ask your friends and family to introduce interesting individuals to you. Expand your network and keep meeting new people everyday — it’s a great way to beat loneliness for good.