Emptiness is cruel

Lately I've started to realise I've become more and more lonley. I see others with their significant other and wonder what about me? Im average looking but I dont have much confidence plus I'm pretty shy at times. I have only a few close friends that I hang out with but our relationships have been a bit tough lately. Im not sure if its just me but recently it feels as if the world got dark and theres this emptiness I feel. When I am really upset I wish that I would have that other person holding me tight telling me "you're ok, It's ok to be scared." I want comfort, yet im too scared to reach for it. Im sacred that if I put my hand out they won't accept it. Maybe its a fear of rejection who knows, but what I know is that it doesn't feel great at all. I just hope I can fill this emptiness soon so that it doesn't get larger and then eat me whole.