I've been alone for a very long time and have gotten used to it. I like it even, not having to answer to anyone about what I do, say, go, wear etc. However, it does get lonely and I don't mean just male companion. It's nice to have some really close girlfriends, I don't have that either. I am in the Foreign Service with the State Department and live overseas. We move on to a new post every 2 or 3 years, so you don't really make lasting friends (just lasting acquaintances). I think my biggest worry when I finally live in TV (January) and will really be alone, is getting sick or worse and nobody knows or cares. I have family but they won't live close. This is not pleasant, buy my aunt died at home alone and nobody found her for 2 weeks. NOt a nice way to live your last days. Scary.
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