history: I was home alone while my husband went on a business trip. I was home alone while my husband went on a business trip Oh_comma_ were you lonely? You must have missed him. Was he gone long?
current: I was. We dont have any animals either.
next: My husband used to travel on his job a lot. It was hard at first, but I got used to it after some time. Maybe you can get your girlfriend to come over?