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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am STRUGGLING. I do stay busy. I work. Everyone said to find hobbies, and I did, and it helps. I have a book club one evening a week, joined an evening fitness class, plan dinner a couple times a month with friends, do little hobbies and occasionally find a home project to keep me busy. My main issue is that my DH travels for work quite often, so I’m alone. I stay busy, but no matter how busy I am, I come home to a quiet house, alone. He can’t do anything about his work schedule right now because he’s so close to retirement. But I feel like I’m struggling to stay afloat in this situation. I don’t know what else I can do. Does anyone have any advice?? Please be kind!

*I didn’t know where to post this, so please move if this isn’t the place! [/quote]

I'm widowed and retired and my one kid is an adult on his own. I have a roommate, an old friend from my husband's younger days who is on disability. He's a pretty annoying person (very narcissistic; his disability is a medical condition though not mental health) but I swear it makes a difference having another human and (to be honest) someone I can argue with from time to time. Since he's annoying I feel no remorse when I end up yelling at him. Not offering obnoxious roommate as advice but just telling you that I feel like I would have a hard time if there was nobody else around.

Of course, if I fall down the basement stairs and break a leg, there's someone who would be able to call 911.

But I also have a dog (husky) and that helps a ton, plus dog park visits provide interaction with people.

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I like your story. Odd couple. [/quote]

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