Reach out to them. If your lonely, join some groups. Friends and or family sometimes have no idea what to say. They are waiting for you to tell them. My husband and I were married for 28 wonderful and fun years. We belonged to a sailing club and were active with many friend groups. It was hard at first, going without him. It has only been a year since he passed suddenly. It gets easier doing some of these things by yourself. I love our friends and family. Don't lose those connections waiting for them to come to you. Go to them! They will welcome you with open arms...they just don't know how to begin.