This is a tough one, because although it’s sometimes very enjoyable, life is ultimately pointless. We’re here because we’re here. So there’s no solution. But some things might make the journey better (and they don’t centre around pedicures, no matter what you read on this site). Do things that keep you alert to the possibilities in the world – seeing the dawn, doing enough exercise, having a hobby, volunteering. Try and focus on what is outside you . Find and kindle a spark of enthusiasm that won’t be extinguished by your own pain. Put yourself in the way of surprise, and remember that your singledom gives you freedoms that many attached people would envy. No, honestly.

funfunfun is right, we all feel like a big lump of useless nothingness at times and it IS difficult when you're not being told regularly that you're loved, but that doesn't mean you aren't. Have you felt like this for long? A chat with your doctor might help. I went through a phase of feeling very low, but a good talk and a few months worth of anti-depressants sorted me out. My doc said that a lot of people go through inexplicable "low periods" and there's no point just suffering through it when you can get help. It doesn't make you weak, it makes you someone who's dealing with their problem. I also got a cat 6 months ago and having responsibility for her happiness has made a world of difference to me - it's good to have someone else to care about. Hope things get better for you soon x

It might feel pointless to you but to someone else your life is the most precious thing. You might not know it but someone looks up to you, someone cares for you, and someone is waiting to find you. Embrace the time you have being single, and when I felt similar to you I got me a puppy...just walking him got me out and about, gave me energy and I met fellow dog lovers on the way. These are just my suggestions and my experiences. I hope things turn around for you

I think the opposite to pointless is useful and if you use that in your life it will change things for you. Everyone has a purpose and if you feel life is pointless, if you can, find a voluntary agency to join, it doesn't matter what, a group that looks after people, animals, the earth, whatever you're interested in, you will find your life is very far from pointless. Honestly this comes from the heart, I felt the same way as you are expressing once. Hope this helps;)

I felt more and more apathetic towards lots of things when I was in my twenties and eventually I went to the doctor and discovered I had been depressed for years. What a waste of time!! Get there and get it checked out - feeling like this takes away your capacity for joy and spontenaiety, not to mention love, which are the things that make life worth living in the first place. Claim them back and you probably wont be single for long. x