Lonely or just alone?

I think loneliness is the worst part about being alone. Typically, i like my alone time, i get to relax with my thoughts and a good book and have my down time before work or after a long day. But on nights like tonight, when all I did was work all day, and there is no one to come home to, it hits me, and i realize that maybe being alone all the time isn't the best idea. I don't like being in big crowds or parties because I get nervous around all the people, and all the people my age are really interested in drinking and smoking and generally acting like idiots. I'm just not interested in all of that, but sometimes it would be nice to have someone to relax on the couch with after work or something. 

I guess this is what happens when I watch chick-flicks at midnight.