i learned my lesson about friends, i had 2 close friends in college who i havnt seen in 20 years because they couldnt put up with my illness and accident that left me almost totally disabled. My one friend said, i dont want to see you anymore because i know what it is like to go through the pshysical symptoms of what i would experience in the future as i've been through it before with others. So much for that. My other friend turned out to be practically my worst enemy, i cant even stand the thought of her. She was two faced. Well i do wish i had more friends but i also do agree it can be hard to put up with my illness. I am married and my husband is great i don't know how he does it. I also have a 23 year old son.