I have found out that 2 out of 3 of them are in the same sitch as me. What the heck is going on.
Many people have said the very same thing as you. It could get scary looking if you observe how the "family", as we identify it, seems to be dissolving in our society.
Did you refer your friends to DR? Hope so, and you did right by trying to help them. I know NYE can be a tough holiday if you are out alone. At least you were giving GAL a shot, right?
It is not about what you feel should work in your M. It is about doing the work that gets the right results. Do what works!