Roda, thank you for starting this thread. I am 55 and don't have any close friends (sometimes wish I did) I have friends at work, but not friend friends. I get bored with gossip, drama queens and clicky people.
Often wondered if I was an odd duck, I don't think I live a lonely life because I don't have friends, I enjoy my solitude, I like quiet time. My DH and dogs are my best friends.
At my age finding a friend to buddy with isn't going to happen,(it's too late) so I will settle for the life I have, I love my life. Esp when I get to quilt.