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Location: El Segundo/All of South Bay up to Palos Verdes
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I was just curious on any imput. & true I am also asking for myself., I just moved, I just got the internet back after being unable to have it for a year (and couldn't piggyback....nah I wouldn't/couldn't do that)..., and over the years, Ive lost my friends to substance abuse, & so on (and so on).,...
Other than my husband, I'm going nuts & the town I live in, although I love its a small town, theres not really much to do, or I also feel I don't fit in, in many ways that I can't respond to.
I was just curious on any imput. & true I am also asking for myself., I just moved, I just got the internet back after being unable to have it for a year (and couldn't piggyback....nah I wouldn't/couldn't do that)..., and over the years, Ive lost my friends to substance abuse, & so on (and so on).,...
Other than my husband, I'm going nuts & the town I live in, although I love its a small town, theres not really much to do, or I also feel I don't fit in, in many ways that I can't respond to.
Anything to throw at me?
Find something that you're passionate about, and do volunteer work in that field. An animal shelter, a food bank, a community choir, a book club, a place of worship, an elementary school.....whatever turns your crank. You will find yourself with like-minded people, and that should help you form new friendships. Good luck to you, agnt.starling!
Location: El Segundo/All of South Bay up to Palos Verdes
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Find something that you're passionate about, and do volunteer work in that field. An animal shelter, a food bank, a community choir, a book club, a place of worship, an elementary school.....whatever turns your crank. You will find yourself with like-minded people, and that should help you form new friendships. Good luck to you, agnt.starling!
Thanks PJ8, that sounds like a positive start....I was involved in the church, but got busy & sidetracked
I'll have to just go out there & just do it, even if just to keep busy
Location: El Segundo/All of South Bay up to Palos Verdes
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Facebook. :|
I do have facebook, family & past friends from HS, but they all live too far, & lots of them married & busy (well so am I, but I still need have someone to talk to besides hubby, I'll go nuts!!)
and oh yea the single ones don't want to be around an old married lady
and the ones that do, well they want to treat me like their single friends & i just can't do that.....(bar hopping & all that jazz, i'm past my prime, health issues, and just plain boring)...lol & then not
Location: Finally made it to Florida and lovin' every minute!
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To me, things like facebook just kind of isolate people. Sure, you "chat" with folks, but never get out there, face to face.
IMO, PJ8's suggestion is right on. Get out there, get your face in front of people. Offer your services to a soup kitchen or a homeless shelter or an animal shelter, whatever you're passionate about. You'll be surprised at how good it makes you feel to help other people out, and you'll more than likely make friends with the other volunteers.
Hang in there, I know you'll find something that gets you out and about.
I was just curious on any imput. & true I am also asking for myself., I just moved, I just got the internet back after being unable to have it for a year (and couldn't piggyback....nah I wouldn't/couldn't do that)..., and over the years, Ive lost my friends to substance abuse, & so on (and so on).,...
Other than my husband, I'm going nuts & the town I live in, although I love its a small town, theres not really much to do, or I also feel I don't fit in, in many ways that I can't respond to.
Anything to throw at me?
You can always talk to yourself. This way you will have a constant company
You are in San Bernardino Area. There are lots to do there,lots of activities,there is a Golf Course,learn to play golf and stuff,there is a very nice museum. You could work at the Museum. Lots of tourist attraction. I am sure you would find stuff to do.
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I saw in the groups and organizations section,there is a Kiwanis of Yucaipa,I am with the Kiwanis,it keeps me very very busy and is really rewarding to help the community.
You can always talk to yourself. This way you will have a constant company
Sorry. Couldn't resist.
I think that just by asking the question about making friends is a good start. Try what others have suggested and get out there.
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Sorry. Couldn't resist.
