Finding the right senior chat room for you
Once you’re ready to dive into the world of online chatting all that’s left to do is find a senior chat room and sign up. As we retire and our families move away to start new adventures, you might find you have more time on your hands or want to expand your social circle to find people who share your interests and hobbies or have had similar life experiences that you can relate to.
Trying new things and joining clubs, societies and other groups is a great way to get out there and meet new people, but if you live in a rural area, have restricted mobility or don’t have access to the right transportation or opportunities to socialise in your community, it can be more difficult to connect with others in your age group.
Particularly for over 50s and 60s, the internet is a great way to combat loneliness and meet new friends. Chat rooms offer the opportunity to interact with others and talk about everything from your grandchildren to tips for your garden. The options are nearly endless – online there are thousands of chat rooms to choose from where you can connect with others and share a laugh.
Finding the right chat room for you
The most important thing to remember about chat rooms is that it’s up to you how much or how little you talk about, how long you talk for and what you say. While most high quality websites have checks in place to make sure there are no fake users, it’s important no matter who you’re speaking to or how much you feel you trust them never to share personal information in a chat room, for example your bank details or full address. Being mindful of your own personal safety and security will allow you to enjoy yourself and make the most of your time chatting to new friends.
If you have a special hobby or interest – gardening, collecting, art or literature for example – this is a great way to explore online chatting. Chat rooms with a very specific focus take some of the pressure off because instead of worrying about small talk, you can spend your time discussing the topics you love and connecting with people who share your passions. Once you’re more comfortable, chat rooms made specifically for seniors can help you meet people who you can share anecdotes about your interests, retirement and families with.
The best chat rooms for over 50s and 60s
Once you’re ready to dive into the world of online chatting all that’s left to do is find a chat room and sign up.
The online chat rooms here at Silversurfers emphasise the importance of connecting with people for our general happiness with interesting topic discussion, and are geared specifically at the over 50s, so you’ll be sure to find people in similar walks of life.
Similarly, the chat rooms on Buzz50 make it easy to find chats and discussion forums with other over 50s that interest you. Senior Chatters is another high quality chat website based in the UK, where you can go to chat, create personal blogs and take part in private chatting and private messaging as well as group forums.
To connect with a broader group of people of all ages and backgrounds who share your interests and passions, Yahoo Groups is a very popular service and is easy to use to discuss everything under the sun. Finally, if you’re looking to form offline relationships by meeting people online, try Meetup – this site is specifically designed to help you connect with people in your community to get together and try something new.


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My method was to keep doing what I had always done, but I didn't enjoy it. Eventually, I realized that I was actually starting to have fun again.
But you are at the beginning and with a pandemic, unable to continue activities. If talking. things out helps, do it. If talking hurts, don't do it. Maybe a journal to write done your thoughts will help.
There are also some online therapists available. Maybe that will help. You will still hurt, though. No way around that.
My heart is with you.
Feel free to chat with me. I keep pretty busy during the day. I try to relax during the evening.
I am a newbie and would appreciate any words of advice. Thank you.
looking for friends with similar likes and dislikes etc
If you are looking for some lively discussions, head on over to the Forum homepage to see what’s trending right now and feel free to join in the discussions, with all our friendly members, perhaps ask a question or even start your own post.
Sue
Own up wherever you are.,yes I’m such as I seek
I also watch a lot of new from the Us.
It is also a tragedy that the world has deteriorated so much over our life time. At our age we should have few worry's
Keep well, regards from the UK
from Florida.
My name is Lisa and I am new here. I live in North Lincolnshire and will be retiring next year and then will be able to concentrate on building my cake business (which I have always wanted to do).
I hope everyone is well and coping with this awful virus.
Although I am married we have recently moved back to the UK and I am feeling in need of someone to chat with, so feel free to come back to me with your news.
Stay safe and keep well.
Lisa x
Of course we are all going through this virus. Praying it ends very soon.
Stay well everyone.
Stay well!
I am new to chatting as well. Looking forward to my first response!
Stay well
Nice to meet you.
Lisa x
Does anyone live in Colorado or any state close by? I'm a single lady, 61 years old that would love to meet other seniors. I love animals, knitting and site seeing.
I love talking to people about the good old days.
Would love to hear from you.
Sharon
We are doing good here. Just wanting all this to go away!
Tell me that isn't Strange !
two grown kids and two fantastic grandchildren. Love animals and have four pets. I also foster Mama dogs or cats with litters when needed. I love decorative painting, watercolors and reading. I love to make things so usually have numerous projects on the go. Looking forward to chatting. Late night chats would be fine.
I like to take on projects as well! Sketching is one of my favorites!
I have two dogs no cats. My dogs let us live with them in our home. Of course the run the show! Lol
Hope you are weathering this craziness (COVID)
Stay well,
I’ve just joined this site and came across your message. I’m also interested in health, wellbeing and fitness. Please tell me more.
Regards
Chris
I thought I would try this out as well.
The days are very long sometimes when we are alone.
It would be nice to have someone to chat with.
I tend to go for long walks when I'm able to.
usually several times a week.
Hoping to get to know you all.
I love my dog, love nature.
I grew up on the ocean and now live in the woods not far from the ocean north of Boston, Massachusetts.
I enjoy my job
Because I get to meet and talk with such nice people every day.
very unexperienced at this. I will probably be just
listening for a while.
I guess I need to know how to get to the forum from this
chat room. Can you help when you have some free time.
Thank you so much,
I am also looking some one nice guy to chat with him.
If any one is there please contact me through pixiefinder.com
Thanks.
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I’m new (to the site ) and finding it extremely difficult to navigate, and although I’m not Twitter or Facebook savvy I am almost fused to my iPad!
Did you manage to work through the muddle or did you give up?
I think I might do the latter.
Been widowed for two years.
Have an active social life.
Just done my first zip wire experience.
Doing a Sky Dive in August.
Full of life and engery.
I would love to chat to you . I’m on here for the very first time tonight so may not get back on here for some time . I’m 59 , I’m a widow for 8 years , work part time , 2 children that live Betty far away from me . A bit of a cat lady and wine drinker I guess . Dance a couple of nights a week . Love to chat if you want to xx T xxx
I recently joined up and haven't found it to be very interactive, at least in real time. Are you still looking and having more luck with it?
im into painting reading walking cycling and anything else that comes to mind look forward to chastting to you
All the best. Jean.
Any musicians in the house
Hoping that I can pick up tips on every thing
Very best regards,
Your pal Al
Hope to hear from you!
your pal Al
Hope to hear from you..
your pal Al
Hope to hear from you!
I'm in Arizona USA...
Your Pal Al
your Pal Al
I noted you love the hot. Well I'm in AZ and i can tell you it's nice but there are times that it can be really bad 🙂 LoL.... picky picky.
Hope to hear from you!
your pal Al
I’m a guide leader & into French knitting
I'm in Arizona USA (Desert area... very hot)...
Hope to hear from you... your posting was sometime back so we will see !
Your pal Al
Love to chat with you
So do you do any desert things? Hike, photos, or just stay out of the heat 🙂
Hope to hear from you
Your Pal Al
I’ve joined the chat room today and hope to hear from you soon
Just joined today,hoping to get to make some new friends and share interests,
Your pal Al
I see by the date it's been a while since you were last here or posted here. I replied to one of your postings but thought I would write to your directly. I'm in Mesa as well and developing new friends is what we are all doing here.
Hope to hear from you !
your Pal Al
Don't know how else to approach that
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No I don't wake early to listen to Tony Blackburn, but I do wake early to watch cooking shows on U-Tube. I do love music from the 1960's. And yes..I do sing along.:)
I'm a lady in my 60's with grown sons and grand children. Please reply if you'd like to chat.
anybody want to chat about books.?
I quite enjoy a good mystery. I love Ann Cleaves
detective Vera. I have her book on hold. I'm number 867.
Right now I'm starting Faye Kellerman's
Killing season. Let me know what you enjoy.
I just joined this chat room tonight. I've read through some of the other comments from people but, your comment has caught my eye.
I'm so sorry for what you have been going through. Believe me I have been through many of the things you've listed and your same feelings and fears.
I'm a lady in her 60's with grown sons and grand children.
If you want to chat at anytime I'm here for you.
Also hang in there, hang tight,
I'm also in my 60' and have never joined a group before. Yet I am not nervous. I am very outgoing and enjoy chatting.
I have grown sons and grand children. If you would like to chat..please reply.
I'm also new to this chat room. All I can gather is to reply to a persons comments. I have been looking through those comments left below and above.
I am in my 60's and from the USA. If you like to chat...please reply.
That is precisely what I was looking for. 🙂
Thought I would see how this chat site works.
Did Sr chat years ago. It was fantastic!
New to site, anyone from treasure coast, Florida
If you would like to meet fellow Silversurfers, you can find the chat area under our Community section - here is a link to a topic where people introduce themselves https://www.silversurfers.com/silversurfers-forum/topic/just-joined-so-im-introducing-myself/ I hope you enjoy Silversurfers and that you meet some new, like-minded friends, Best regards Sally
w friends
I make twiddle/fiddle muffs for alzhmeir patients or patients with dementia I like family history very much too and have just started swimming again unfortunately this hobbies are all solitary I would love new friends I can talk to
First time I have been in a chat room.
just having a guy friend to talk to, chat online would be better than a tv!!! lol
kids are all grown with families of their own, besides I moved away several years ago 2k in fact. Love the state I picked, you shouldn't pass the chance to visit Oregon.
where are the men that are talkative and interesting?
where are the men that like music, theater, travel, pets, history or science and Christian ????
Moved to the area and don't know where to meet friends.
We are both 67 and retired..
Social activities are also an interest.
local houston area only chat room .Why can't I get one?
Maribel...good day2you!
I've had a couple of almost friends, but they never lasted. I think of a friend as someone I can depend on, and they me. Am I just being really stupid here? Thoughts on this would be appreciated, especially helpful, would be the male perspective. Thanks.
Since my wife died two years ago no-one to talk to. I am a first timer on a chat room and would like to chat to people about anything and everything. Hope everyone is having a great day.
I live in Cape Town , semi retired in my late fifties and would love to chat to people in different parts of the world
I live near Perth in Scotland and would love to chat with people nearby.
Well that's a great technological breakthrough. Ripping out the 'caps lock' with pliers. Could be worth a bit of money selling your idea to Silicone Valley. YEAH I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM.
I hit caps instead of shift, look up, and find my last sentence is all in capitals. Is this another one of these old people's things we get? i don't seem to remember doing that when I was a young 60 year old.
Yeah Tassie roads on a bicycle can be pretty daunting especially with the hills. I quite often
Hoping for chat soon with someone over 65, Hoping for friendly chat. I have many interests such as animals, family, camping, kayaking, fishing and enjoying being home. I continue to work part time.
Sending good wishes for everyone to enjoy their day.
I am a retired art teacher , wish to have a chat with whatever going on in your life and mine .
( with women only )
New to this chatting business, so be patient.