I'm the same as Vermilye, lost my wife 5 yrs. ago. I've done 6 trips to Florida, solo, no problems. I do catch myself talking to myself quite a bit, but at least I get the answers I want.
I'm getting to like the long 500 mile days by myself.....maybe I'm a bit weird, but that's how it is.:)
Just make the best of life and enjoy it!
'15 Ford Transit 250, 3.5 ecoboost, 3:73 ls
'12 Lance 1685