[nkotov]

As a father/husband: having a community (like a church) and a group friends who are in similar life stages as you helps a lot. There were several moments where I felt lonely and they all tied to major life changes (getting married, having a kid, etc.) Once my friend group shifted a bit, we essentially started to do life "together". We now have a dinner with at least one of our friends every couple of weeks and see each other at least once a week through church or some event.

As a founder: I felt most lonely when things were falling apart and the writing was on the wall that we needed to shut down. It results simply because of comparisons to others. When your YC buddies all appear to be successful and your startup dies, it's important to take time to process death properly. It's like a bad scar that only time will heal.