[Lambdanaut]

Here's an idea that might pan out for you! Try to find ways to get your friends and family involved in your projects with you. For example, my fiance is an artist. She doesn't know anything about coding, but we built a social art website working together. She did the designing and visuals, I did the code. It was awesome.

I was able to spend time with her, while also building something that lead to my first real gig as a developer.

One of the best ways to get to know your friends and family at a really close level is by working with them on a project that you both care about.