Consider creating a “family” or tribe of your own! I have a group of art buds. A friend of mine has a “coven” of antique dealers. Another entertains her hiking group during these otherwise lonely winter holiday weekends. All it takes is one or two others. Decide on a safe way to get together. Divide the chores, find some way to share fun—a creative challenge, a story to bring & share with the group, a game. Keep the event brief but plan for the next time you get together—think of Epiphany, the original Jan. 6. If you have a good time, your group will probably grow. Give this done thought. Feeling sad/depressed us a waste of your sweet life. Pick one potential friend, maybe two, stay positive-minded, and have fun! Or at least a quiet good time. Merikus is right. Lots of folks convince themselves it was wonderful when truth us, it was only some of the time, or only for some of those involved. Hope you’ll stay determined to make life better for yourself (and a new friend or two.) Good wishes to you for a fine new year…all of it.