Thanks, part of the problem is that I'm a loner - most of my "friends" are acquaintances. Losing an actual friend impacts me more than others. Especially, if the friend is the opposite sex - it's a drag because I get abnormally clingy. I don't know if I have enough time left, relationshipwise, to deal with this. My energy level ain't what it used to be - this just adds to the challenge. It's just easier to not get involved but it's also painful......