history: When my daughter went to university, and wife travelled abroad for work, I had the whole house to myself. I found the place became empty really quickly. Having the whole house to your self sometimes isn't as good as it may seem! I can imagine the loneliness someone can experience.
current: My whole family is out the house for a few months. I'm going to be so bored with no one around...
next: Get your self a friend to stay with for a couple of months.