conv:  I had to go out of town by myself for three weeks. It was hard not being able to talk to anyone I knew.   I had to go out of town by myself for three weeks. It was hard not being able to talk to anyone I knew.  Sounds pretty lonely. Did you meet or make some friends while out of town? No_comma_ I was too busy focusing on work while I was there. Ah I see. Staying focused is hard_comma_ especially when your lonely.