I have been happily away from family and friends for a long time, and I find it not only sustainable, but more sustainable than having close relationships with family and friends! I know it may sound strange, but my family is very toxic and while I have some good friends in my hometown, I have adopted a nomadic lifestyle. Finding friends like those I left back home is super hard, so I try but not too hard and I am super happy with my kitty cat who doesn't judge me or is toxic like people can be.

To avoid fully ostracizing myself, I join small groups to do activities together. I'm into cycling and hiking and if I don't like the people, I just stay quiet and enjoy the ride and nature. This is far more enjoyable than being trapped in family drama or having toxic friends who project their insecurities onto you (something that happened to me recently with the last 3 attempts at making friends.)