hi scientia, i am similar. sometimes it would be nice to interact with people besides my man. however, just the thought of it exhausts me. even here in the forum it's virtually impossible for me to partake in a conversation or discussion. i exchange a few words with a cashier or a colleague and that more than covers my desire for interaction. even though i get terribly lonely, i don't want the obligation of friendship. it doesn't seem worth it to me. i get tired quickly of people and turn away from them forever.