Feeling alone

I know a lot of people are in the same boat. I’m no different than the next or any more special, but I am most definitely lonely. I have the company of my wife, but I haven’t had the company of a friend in some time. I’ve tried making friends and maybe it’s because I’m socially awkward in person or maybe even unapproachable. But I have at least made the effort. We’re adults. We have our own lives and our own schedules and I’m not going to sit here and say I expect your full attention and need you to drop everything you’re doing for ME. I just want someone to talk to every now and then. Someone to laugh with, cry with, tell stupid jokes and have a coffee in that one coffee shop. “Why isn’t your wife enough?” I mean, of course she’s enough and more, but who doesn’t want a friend?