so try something like meetup.com to join new groups that come together to do things you might have interest in...kind of fun as I am an organizer of
Singles over 50 in my city now and I just did a meetup tonight with 11 people there...I was only male...Up from the bottom guy I had fun there while I was not even sitting with the gal I date....LOL we ate dinner with a white elephant Christmas gift exchange....

I have a hard time meeting people too and I am scared of rejection. I know how lonely that can make us feel when we want to meet people and we can't and it is nice when we are able too as it is a good feeling to meet and be with other people. If you ever need a friend I would want to be your friend. Hugs.

Thanks a lot for your advice. I didn't know about meetup.com. I'll try that.

I know!!!! A friend of my mother's yesterday stopped by my house looking for her......he told me I'm so pretty and if I would just get out more someone would ask me out.

Doubt it.

I think starting out here on DS is a great way to meet people who understand and can support you. another way of meeting people is volunteering at something that you would really enjoy. You don't ever have to feel alone if you are here with us. Hugs GB

I make friend easyly, but hard to find a girlfriend. Are you looking for a date? Does your city have speed dating? Dating services? It is a good way to find a date, friends too.

I really know how you feel....:(

It is a very sad feeling when all alone. Like you, I have difficulties making close friendships. I live in a smaller town, so there aren't any meet ups. I joined a church men groups, but all of the other guys have known each other for years and are all good friends...so that kinds of makes me the outcast.