After 21 years of marriage, raising two kids and several pets, I'm down to one dog, two friends who live very far away, and one workaholic boyfriend who refuses to live with me. I guess I should be grateful for those years I had company and I am, but at 55 I am not ready to live like a little old lady smiling at my photos of the days when I was surrounded by loved ones.
People suggested getting a pet to help with loneliness and though that may help some, it sometimes makes you feel worse when you note that the only animal to animal contact you had that day was with your dog. I joined a book group and was elated only to be told after my one attendance that the group changed their mind and wanted no new members. Thank God I didn't read the book for that next meeting!
I'm open to new ideas, but also just looking to connect with others who have this dreaded disease called, loneliness.