Thinking through plans for xmas week. reached out to some (married) friends. (Don't have too many single or divorced ones). And I realized what may be the worst part of this. As an introvert who likes to be alone sometimes, but certainly not all the time, I don't have a huge circle of friends. And losing my marriage means that I've lost my built-in activity partner. D likes to hang out with other kids-- I don't blame her. I like to have another grown up around, too. But holiday time means family time, and that means nearly everyone I know (including my single friends) are spending most of their time with their families. I can never just look at my H, and say, "What do you want to do today?" and have a built-in SOMEONE to share the day with.
Feeling a bit sorry for myself right now. I can't find anyone to go away with over New Year's, and the thought of taking D somewhere alone just doesn't seem fun enough for either of us to justify the cost and effort.
I know I have to get involved in meetups and stuff. I've tried a bit. But not enough. It's incredibly difficult for me, as an introvert. So, I guess that would be a 180. (I have made a couple of new friends.. but they will be away over New Year's)...
