Context: My husband really is away from home quite often, due for his job. It can be hard at times, and make me feel a bit alone.
Speaker 1: There are times I feel a bit alone and down. My husband has to travel out of town for work quite often.
Speaker 2: Do you not have friends?
Speaker 1: Well, yes, of course. But, that isn't quite the same, is it.
Speaker 2: True, but better than nothing.