I guess I'll be spending the holidays alone this year. I just wish I had someone to spend the holidays with.
That's too bad. You don't have a special somebody?
I do, but we aren't celebrating the holidays together.
Ah, I see. Maybe you could find someone else to hang out with.
Nah, I'll be spending this year alone, but I'll consider your advice.
There are plenty of people who will be spending the holidays lonely. If you can find one to hang out with, it could brighten the day for both of you.