I haven’t been in exactly the same situation, but I went through a period where my life structure changed suddenly and the quiet felt overwhelming. One thing that helped me realize was that the “hollow” feeling wasn’t really about being alone — it was about losing the rhythm of daily shared life. When you’re used to telling someone small things about your day, even mundane things like fixing blinds or cooking dinner, those moments actually give shape to your day.

When that disappears, everything can feel strangely flat.