Just Friendships

You see a lot of website and forums about dating, etc., but I've found it hard to find places to develop online friendships, not romantic, just friends. I retired from my job so I'm not around many people, and it's difficult to make new friends. I think they are just as important as romantic relationships. Looking for thoughts and suggestions about this. Thanks!

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Newborn60 Re. Just friendships - Hello Socratic1 you've made a lovely thing for those people wo feel ourselves alone, my congratulations, I am here in your group if you accept me of course. Happy New Year.
Fri Dec 30, 2011, 5:56:47 PM EST

Newborn60 Hello Socratic1, in fact you are right ,I live in Elgin, and as Brazilian woman I could never think about a weather like this beautiful last week of the year.Yesterday I had to to turn the air conditionnaire on. Well my new friend sooner will be a new year,few minutes in my country, and this the first time I am here at my house, husband out working hard, no children, as you can see many people alone due to the circunstances. I am gald to make a new friend, and I really wishe the best for 2012 Happy New Year.
Sat Dec 31, 2011, 8:36:00 PM EST

Socratic1 Thank you Newborn60! Happy New Year! It's an incredible last day of this year here where the sun is shining and my windows and doors are open to the fresh air. Looking forward to making new friends in 2012.
Sat Dec 31, 2011, 3:47:53 PM EST

B-joyful56 iam a 55 year old female, and looking for a female friendship. I am a full time grandma. I take care of my grand daughter monday through friday, and on weekend i pretty much stay close to home because i am new in the area.. slowly getting out there exploring, but takes me a while to get familiar with a place/town. I don't have many friends, and i feel lonely alot. I would love to have conversation with someone, to keep me company and vise versa... I would love a christian woman to talk to ... share our daily life stories etc., so if someone is in my situation, or have a minute or two to share with me.. would love to connect with you..:)
Sun Dec 18, 2011, 2:26:16 AM EST

rgdolllmom54 Hi B-joyful. I can relate to what you said about being new to an area and staying close to home. With me, I stay close to home simply because I don't have that much extra money to get out there and travel like I once did. I am a Christian and would love to chit chat with you whenever you feel like it. And for the others that posted suggestions, thanks...I've tried several methods, like trying to join book clubs etc. There's just nothing in my immediate area and I'm very frustrated with that. But regardless, I wish you all a happy and healthy New Year!
Fri Dec 30, 2011, 7:59:05 PM EST

Newborn60 Hello my friend B-Joyful56, I am 60 years old, just married with an american man, 62 years too, I come from Brazil, and I also feel myself alone, my husband is wonderfull I really married him for love, but he is a truck's driver and stays 2 weeks out and only 3 days of , so I need a friend to share informations about the country, tips, I am a city lady and at this moment living in one farm , so I am still trying to adjust myself. If you think I can be a good friend, please be my guest, I think all of us are Christian, but I am Spiritist, I believe in life after death, this cannot be a problem for me, but if it is for you,feel free. God bless.
Fri Dec 30, 2011, 5:40:03 PM EST

rgdolllmom54 I have a very isolating job. I work alone except for one day a week. I've just not connected with 'the others' as I call them; they work in a different environment and I rarely see any of them. I've moved around a bit, so my roots aren't very deep. That's my fault. I'm 59 and my question is...HOW do you make new friends?? I'm craving the connection with at least a few people and I find that everyone my age is pretty established with their lives and don't have alot of room for new people. It's tough out there, but I'm pretty lonely. Any tips?
Thu Dec 1, 2011, 6:30:36 PM EST

Newborn60 Hello My friend, As a Brazilian woman I have some tips for you , for example try to join one group with similar interests of you, reading, playing cards(for fun), make walkings, dancing(I love too),but my favorite sport activity is swimming, as we are in the winter is not easy, I do not drive yet, and here in the USA I realised if we do not have a car, we cannot move anywhere. Also at the church we can make new friendships.Depending on your religion, the Evangelic people use to be closed, I am referring myself to my country, here I do not know. So if I could be of some help, I will be very happy. Happy New Year.
Fri Dec 30, 2011, 5:50:26 PM EST

Socratic1 I think there are a lot of jobs which do isolate people by their nature. And, even if the job doesn't, the work hours usually make it harder to connect to make friends. I'm starting to think about what new hobbies or maybe a class at a college I could look into where I could meet people. I enjoy reading, so maybe look at reading groups too. I'm looking for tips too.
Sat Dec 3, 2011, 3:42:05 PM EST

Socratic1 Oh good, I've gotten some response. I took a step towards renewing an old friendship, and will be having lunch with her this week. But, this person was a co-worker from the past. I wonder where to look to acquire new friends? I think I'll try connecting at my local YMCA soon.
Tue Nov 29, 2011, 6:25:18 PM EST

ndnprincess116 I believe friends are critical to a person's well-being. Having someone to talk to and help you work through problems or just being a good listener is important. I cherish all of my friends and look forward to making new friends. You can never have enough friends or enough love.
Mon Nov 28, 2011, 6:26:53 PM EST

Newborn60 You are right my friend, a good listener is very important, because more thank talk is to know how to listen. Happy New year
Fri Dec 30, 2011, 5:53:44 PM EST

Socratic1 Socratic1 created the topic "Just Friendships" with description "You see a lot of websites and forums about dating, etc., but I've found it hard to find places to develop online friendships, not romantic, just friends. I retired from my job so I'm not around many people, and it's difficult to make new friends. I think they are just as important as romantic relationships. Looking for thoughts and suggestions about this. Thanks!".
Sat Nov 19, 2011, 3:02:30 PM EST

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