Yes there is sometimes loneliness but its not horrific – it can be peaceful, pleasurable as well if you make it that way – and eventually after the pain subsides you could have that if you choose. Restoring calm in your life is only a good thing, removing the chaos, stress and angst he brings – calm is good – try to stay with it, process how you feel, engage with the pain and the loss you feel and one day it will lift and you will be so very glad that you stayed the course x