Too often, some, especially later in life, have alienated themselves from contact with others, only to be replaced by anything other than those with whom to share their lives. To live in isolation is loneliness. Let us hope that none of us reach that stage in life. To tell oneself we are happy without intimate contact is not happiness. It is but a lie. Live life to surround yourself with others and share life to the fullest, not give in to isolation and despair. Nothing in life can replace the exchange of ideas with others who might share them with you. Nothing.... Author Unknown