I second what Jim said. The only person you can control is you. You can't make anyone else do or say or feel what you want. Keep focusing on what you want and what will make you happy. Let go of any outcomes. It's hard but it works.
I love Scotland! It was the first place we ever went in Europe and immediately fell in love. One of my future goals is to live in Europe for at least two years. Edinburgh would be our first choice but we'll have to see how Brexit shakes out.
And yes, I have friendships IRL with people I met here. So far I've only met one in person but we keep up on FB. It's a little surreal because we were all going through our crap so long ago, everyone's situation has been resolved and we've moved on. But we were so close in such a terrible time that it's a bond we'll never forget.
If you love somebody, set them free. http://tinyurl.com/2empx2g
