Originally Posted by
jjj111 
Doberfiend, when I was dating a cocaine addict, it actually *caused* me to become socially isolated, because I was embarrassed by the problems he was causing and by the things I was letting slide. You might find that it's easier for you to make new friends without him in your life.
There may be an element of that, but I've always been introverted since I was a small child. I like having just a couple intimate friends, and until recently that's what I had. People either tire me out or don't interest me. It would be good practice to invest in some new relationships though, or at least become involved in activities that include other people. I took jiu-jitsu last year, but the instructor turned into a creeper and I haven't gone back.