rescueme
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Being alone does not mean you are lonely.
I've been an extreme introvert all my life, and actually suffered emotional pain when exposed to social situations, such as school and w*rk.
Now that I'm retired, I find I'm much happier and don't need to reach out.
Yes, I'm married (so DW has been my only "friend") and I keep extremely busy with the needs of my disabled (adult) son, so it's not like I'm living like a hermit (however, I don't think I would have a problem doing so if the situation would occur).
And as to the question as to what would happen if I was alone (as far as health emergencies)? That's why they offer such items as this:
http://www.lifealert.com/
BTW, my late father (who I was estranged from for over 30 years, when he went on to his "second family") lay on the floor for two days after having a stroke, and his "close family and many friends" were not around. He lived long enough till found and passed in the hospital a few days later.
Family/friends? Nope, don't need or count on them. Disappointment has been the result for me in the past while attempting such “relationships”, and I'm much better/happier being my own best friend.
I've been an extreme introvert all my life, and actually suffered emotional pain when exposed to social situations, such as school and w*rk.
Now that I'm retired, I find I'm much happier and don't need to reach out.
Yes, I'm married (so DW has been my only "friend") and I keep extremely busy with the needs of my disabled (adult) son, so it's not like I'm living like a hermit (however, I don't think I would have a problem doing so if the situation would occur).
And as to the question as to what would happen if I was alone (as far as health emergencies)? That's why they offer such items as this:
http://www.lifealert.com/
BTW, my late father (who I was estranged from for over 30 years, when he went on to his "second family") lay on the floor for two days after having a stroke, and his "close family and many friends" were not around. He lived long enough till found and passed in the hospital a few days later.
Family/friends? Nope, don't need or count on them. Disappointment has been the result for me in the past while attempting such “relationships”, and I'm much better/happier being my own best friend.