I can relate. I need to get rid of one friend because she is a bit intolerant and harsh with some people. that's just not my way. but I don't have that many friends so I have not done anything. my other friend and I have grown apart. i had one other friend but i don't think she really deep down cared about me and she started to be unkind so i let her go. i felt good about that. my one true friend is my ex. I don't call him though because he is married now. he still checks up on me every few years, to make sure I am ok. i would love to make new friends but i am older now and a bit shy so it is not that easy. i feel lonely too.