Loneliness Support Group

Church of somekind? Other social clubs? 12 step meetings? take a class. lessons (music, dance, art?)

I think it is about making time for you to meet people in a place where you are comfortable!

Myself and sooo many of us on this site can relate. Its not a fun feeling. We take it for granted when we have that social interaction in our lives but when its not there its amazing how hard it is to get/have quality friendships and how lonely we can become. I moved to Orlando and couldn't work and wasn't in school so it was not easy to meet people...it literally made me depressed. However slowly but surely you can make progress. I highly recommend the website meetup.com. You can search for people with similar interests ie, cooking, new in town, book club & make friends...its a good way to put yourself out there, meet people and possibly make some quality friends. I still go to various meetup events in my area, it helps with the loneliness and I've managed to make a few decent friends but the reality is the older you get a quality friendship takes time...so just have faith in yourself, stay positive and make the effort. It will help you feel better and you will be ok! Be strong and you always have us here at DS (((Hugs)))

I'm having the same problem kazin. I've been trying to find a car club in my area but I can't even find that lol. Those are great suggestions Stone, I'd just find a club or class of something you really enjoy doing or are passionate about, then you can have a blast and make friends at the same time.

Where I live there is really nothing so its hard, but I'll keep searching. And if you can't find anything maybe start your own club? I'm thinking about starting my own car club, what the heck right? lol.

kazinmich, i feel your pain. We are the same age (i don't have children though) and it is really true--it is harder to meet people the older you get. That is just the harsh fact of life. But it isn't impossible.

mb2711 has some great ideas. meetup.com is a good way to meet people of similar interests, etc. I am discovering some groups that way. I have a spiritual group I gravitate toward as well. Online support groups are good as well. Keep trying. I know it is hard.

There is no doubt it gets harder as we get older. The options thin out. In my case, not driving is a big issue in being able to get out and meet people. I find these days that people rarely offer lifts.

Good question! I find it a challenge myself.

If someone finds an answer let me know......I want to know the key too.