@DesirousOfChange Hopefully you guys can slowly replace your time studying (if you do) for the Watchtower with studying the scriptures, and replace other time spent doing things like service and meetings with a glass of red wine for each of you, and study together—studying the scriptures.
Eventually you'll be moved to share with others, and maybe about that time you'll be able to talk to strangers when you meet nice people out and about.
I hope that you don't replace one religion with another, but rather seek out association like the first century Christians! Invite people you meet who are also interested in the scriptures over for dinner! Red wine, bread, and good food! Then talk! Enjoy! Share!
You'll replace Thursday night meetings with Thursday night 'family' dinner with friends.
I find the effect of red wine to be mysterious. Almost like it symbolizes us remembering and when done so, it helps us remember, and it perpetuates the positive (e)motion.