Over 50 years. I never wanted anyone but my wife. i haven't been hugged in over 20 years. I am grateful she managed the home while I worked for 43 years. The dreams she had for us have been lost even after I retired 9 years ago. I must undertake activities alone (golf, travel, exercise, cooking, etc.). I suffer from an inherited depression and am on meds and cognitive therapy. I miss the closeness of doing things together. No laughter just sleep, telephones, and TV. Anyone else out there in this situation?