How many of the seniors here have one really good true friend they trust and depend on?

Actually, my one, truest, friend is my cousin. She is 3 years older than me, and we grew up across the street from each other. We were not always close as children, due to the age difference, but when we connected as adults, much of our shared history has brought us very close. Our moms died within 3 weeks of each other, both of cancer (they were sisters in law to each other) and that cinched the bond between my cousin and I.
 

Marie, you bring up a good point, shared history is very important. I have a few relatives that I have grown closer to over the years mainly because they are the only people left on earth that remember some of the people, places and events from my past. Shared history is a strong bond between people!
 
I have two friends, a married couple, who I totally trust.

They're the people I turn to, if I have any real problem. Like bringing me home from hospital, undressing me and putting me to bed and ensuring that that I'm OK. The wife has even stayed overnight with me after an op- just to be sure I was OK.

They have the combination to my keysafe, for in case they can't contact me by phone, or knocking on the door.

They've never asked for any money for what they've done to help me.

I've known them for about 15 years now.
 

I have a good friend who I met at work over forty years ago, but she doesn't live close to me and we only visit now and then, or call each other on the phone every once in awhile. Her health is deteriorating in her old age and one of my visits with her ended up with me taking her to the emergency room. She's a good and kind woman, and I'm glad I got to know her.
 
I have one close friend I've had since 1967 and we've always been there for each other. I also have a few family members I am close to and trust but I don't tell each one of them everything. I'm close to my husband and he's always there for me except he has the gift of gab and I wouldn't tell him anything I didn't want repeated.
 
I have one close friend who is like a sister.
We have been best friends for 45 years. We always make each other laugh.
She really is one of a kind.
we see each other once or twice a week.

i wouldn't want any other friends because I like my alone time.
i have acquaintances.
I also see my children and grandchildren every few weeks.

And living alone, I absolutely depend on my kitty.
 
Yes, I have a friend of 58 years. We don't get together much now, but I can tell her anything...

Then I have a friend that I met 7 years ago through my volunteer work. Every time he travels, he brings me a gift, and is always buying books for me that make me laugh, and gifts for no reason, just because he is that type of a really nice person. He asked me to stand up for him when he married his (now) husband, and I know that I can call them at any time if I need help.

The same way with my son, he's also my friend.. All I have to do is call him.
 
I have one true friend who I can depend on and he can depend on me not in each other's pocket and probably see him once a week but a true friend .
 
I used to have my sister but once her husband retired, things changed. They are attached at the hip, to the point they share their cell phone! I'm a very private person and if I wanted him around ALL THE TIME, I'd invite him too. Yes, I talked to her about it and her response was that they like each other and being together. I really can't share private things with my husband, he doesn't have a clue what keeping things private is all about. That's why I love these boards.
 
I had a 66-year friendship with a high school buddy whom I recently broke off relations with because he slowly became a reclusive "hermit".

I have no real "buddiies" now except my Wife, and also my Daughter and Grandkids 2000 miles away. They are close friends a well as relatives!

HDH
 

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