person A: My husband passed away last year and with my kids out of the house_comma_ its often eerily quiet.
person B: That does sound lonely. Do you have friends to turn to?
person A: I do have a few close friends that I'm very grateful for.  Its just the evening hours that get to me the most.
person B: Well thats good. If you can find a hobby to occupy those evenings that would be best.