First of all I don't blame anyone for real life getting in the way. ...sigh... I must be from a different planet. I need people. I am not a loner. I need groups and friends.. collaborators! Art partners! . None of my real life friends which let's be honest are like neighbors who are like forced to talk to me cause they walk slow... I lie to husband about this. Like I don't want him to know. no one has any idea what I write or that I do... I am just lonely. I started a group.story thing but the other person got ate by real life. I had been writing a story back and forth for a year at least before this place...poof he is gone. Aaaaaarrrgghhh. I just feel like, something's wrong with me that I haven't figured out yet.
Don't know what advice to give without knowing you or your husband or friends... everyone is different with what they can or simply want to share... But, some people might surprise you, too, if you open up. Not always in a good way, I suppose. Regardless, hope you find a friend that shares your creative interests, online or not!