I can relate to this thread so much. I have at most 2 friends, and one of those never initiates phone calls or texts; I am always the one to contact her. I take that to mean she may not be a true friend. It is very lonely. I am very fortunate to have a husband and kids and that helps but it doesn't fill the need for friendships. When no one ever call or texts to say hello or to get together for lunch, etc it makes me feel like no one in the world -except my immediate family- cares about me. It makes me very sad. Oh well. I have recently started playing tennis again and joined a ladies' league and I am hoping to at least make a few acquaintances that way. In the meantime, I try to focus on the fact that I do have a family that cares.