Hey JC - I hear your pain buddy. It gets lonely at home. Turn on the TV, play some music, just to get some sound going. Force yourself to get out. Go to a pub, order dinner, have a few drinks, then walk home. Spend a lot of time getting dressed up nice before you go and that will kill time too.
Set up a little corner with kids photos, artwork, crafts etc.
Hey, you could even buy an Xbox or PS4 and start playing online shooter games like I did!! I even got a heaset! I look like an idiot but who cares! Ive made some new friends too.
Good luck mate!
Me: early 40's XW: nearly 50 T: 15 M: 5 BD: Jan 19 S:10 SS: 22 SD: 24