history: I went to a restaurant last week by myself, meanwhile everyone else was sitting with at least one other person. I went to a restaurant last week by myself_comma_ meanwhile everyone else was sitting with at least one other person. How did you feel about that
current: Well I felt a bit lonely to say the least.
next: I know the feeling.  Just broke up with my ex-gf 5 months ago.  But he/she is out there, chin up :)