In Genesis, it says that it is not good for a man to be alone but sometimes it is a great relief.
If it's true that our species is alone in the universe, then I'd have to say the universe aimed rather low and settled for very little.
Always give a word or sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, or even a stranger, if in a lonely place.
sign of salute, meeting, alone
Absolutely lonely people have few personal interactions of any kind.
ALONE, INTERACTIONS OF ANY KIND