Feeling the Burn of Loneliness

I've been single for years now, and honestly, I'm okay with that. But lately, there's this ache deep down, like missing a part of myself that was always there when I had someone to share my life with. Tonight, it hit me hard while watching an old movie where the main character has everything, a home, love, laughter, and all I feel is this cold emptiness. It's not that I want a partner desperately; I just wish for the comfort of knowing I’m loved in ways that go beyond friends or family. The loneliness feels heavier tonight, and it’s okay to admit that.