Hi Stuart,
There’s nothing like a good book or Netflix show to make you look forward to being alone. Only one chapter or episode a night!
Parties and having people over help too, but there’s always that let down after the last person leaves. I suggest having someone spend the night (brother or best friend type) and then plan something fun immediately after he leaves.
Plan activities and events to do with your sons. Scouts is good because then you’ll become friends with the other dads and do outdoor hikes and guy stuff.
I know the question was how to be happy alone, but I’ve found that I’m happiest alone when I’ve had some sort of human contact during the day.
Keep busy, have a routine and sprinkle in new experiences to keep it interesting.
Good Luck!
Inky
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