Are there letter-writers you wonder about to this day? While I'm away, readers nominate some who stayed in mind. http://bit.ly/16WUVu6 April 30, 2011 Dear Carolyn: I feel I'm at the very edge of what is survivable as far as loneliness. I've always thought it preferable to be on my own than to settle for someone, and thought that leading a generally fulfilling life should be enough. I have a fulfilling career.