No one will be able to answer this. It is such an individualized experience. As you visit this subreddit you will see people take different approaches: some seek out relationships with new partners (wether they're ready or not for that is another thing), some just remain miserable, some seek substances or alcohol, some find a new purposes through work or hobbies, some get closer with family,. I lost my wonderful lady 5 months ago to drug overdose. Fucking sucks but I know she will never be back. She's gone forever. I've been alone ever since. Never signed up for dating apps, tinder etc. Never sought to hook up with random women. I just accept being along and take the grief head on, however long that will last. Maybe it will be years before I have affection or intimacy again - maybe never. Who knows. But this is life right now in this moment. My advice is avoid seeking short term feel good things, like hook ups or alcohol, they won't make you feel better in the long run. If anything I believe those actions just prolong the suffering.