[kleer001]

> Have you ever struggled with loneliness?

Yea. For a bit in my 20's and 30's. I think like most nerds.

> If so, how did you cope with it? By distracting myself. So, not very well. But thankfully I'm more of an introvert, so, I have a bit of an advantage there.

> And what are some strategies you've found helpful in building and maintaining meaningful connections with others?

1) Being best friends with super-networkers. You know, those people that are always throwing parties. Glom onto them without being creepy. Be helpful at said parties and always be friendly and forward.

2) Start a family. Party friends aren't family. They're not really "friends".

3) Start keeping in touch with friends and don't stop. For example, never leave the town you grew up in. Hehe, it might work, but I wouldn't know. Bounced around the world too much.