))))))) ))) des ((((( (( ( you're such a sweetie, why don't you have more friends? Try doing some volunteer work. Like at your local thrift store. Not only do you meet lots of really nice folks, you get first dibs on the goodies that get donated.
I've met great folks of all ages that way. !!!

Try to let it be their loss...... maybe it's time for you to move on in a new direction that takes care of you and your kids. Hang tuff, you can do it. Change is hard, that's why we don't do it 'til we are forced to...... sometimes we have to create a functioning family out of our friends.......