I'm starting to see a pattern here,

Job: Was in the Army, MP then to VA as security for 15 years. Left to try 'dream job' working in animal hospital...disaster... Then to, of all things, bartending at our family owned establishment. Currently staying at home and loving it!

Friends: Never keep a 'real' friend, they either become too pushy or move away before becoming close. As mentioned above, have several casual acquaintances, and I make a great effort to daily greet those I run into.

Family: Also have very superficial relationships ~ closest living blood relative is a sister that's 11 years older than me, so we didn't 'grow up together' and have many unaddressed issues between us. I have no children, she has 2 girls that live out of state. Relationship with in-laws is extremely (quoting Hoasis) shallow

Social Gatherings: Used to look forward to them, but even avoid family holiday dinners now. Impossible ones are being invited to someone's home for dinner or having them at my house.

Relationships: Divorced 1st husband in a year ~ have been married to very understanding 'workaholic' for 30 years.