Don't think Christmas time is a time to head count people who aren't in your life yet. Take the time to thank and appreciate those you do have family, friends, co workers.

Once you stop yourself from looking and expecting, it'll happen when you least expect it. In all honesty, that's the most vaild piece of advice I give...as it's stood true to me twice.

I can't say I know exactly what you're going through, but I know it's not fun to be alone--please realize, you're really not though. You've got family who misses you and loves you and you have friends who feel the same.