I’m the opposite. If I’m alone too long I become anxious and depressed. When I divorced I tried to do the singles thing and I did find some connections but I soon realized that I needed to be married. Fortunately there was someone who wanted to marry me. We’ve been together 29 years now.

I do a lot of social things that bring me into contact with people. 4 choirs. Aikido. Church. A brass band. I need it or I would go nuts.

My wife used to object that I was not home enough, that she felt neglected. I told her well I will soon retire then you will be glad to get me out of the house. She has become involved in local theater — she loves it, it has helped her deal with depression, and I am so proud of all she does — so now it’s more usual for me to be the one home alone.

Cheers.