I have to say no though it's partly my 'fault' (used loosely). Most of my troubles came from my family and all I have left is a father and brother - they are not options. One friend I had I thought I could talk to but, on occasions where I tried, the subject was quickly changed until I got the message - we are no longer friends.

The reason I say it's partly my doing is I have a really hard time talking about my stuff. I'm much better at listening to others and talking about what they're working on. But most of the people I have known for several years never ask me questions and unless I'm asked directly, I tend to never speak about anything under a 'private' label. I don't know how but I'm sure, over the years, I've sent out signals or indicators that questions are not to be asked. I don't know how I've done it but, there are four friends I can think of whom I've known more than seven years; they know next to nothing about me - when we talk we talk about them (that's on me). I haven't seen them in over a year (not unusual) and am really bad at keeping in touch.