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19th Mar 2023NorthernBliss commented on:
Anybody out there finding themselves on their ownHi Flower41. Nice to find a fellow soul. I am also very independent. I think that is a very handy when you are alone. I was responsible for most of the maintenance around our home and also handled all our finances. Just as well as my husband didn't have the interest and I'd probably be broke right now. You are lucky having kids and grandkids as I have neither. Have quite a few friends though. My husband studied science and I studied social science so we had different perspectives on things. I do miss our conversations on current events and I'm sure he would have had quite a bit to say about what's happening in the world right now. I get lonely sometimes, but thankfully not often, and when I do I go on tube and watch catfishing videos. That straightens me right out. Scary what loneliness can do to a person. I would very much like to hear from you again. How do you stay busy? Where would you like to travel? Whatever's on your mind. I've never had a penpal but it's never too late. Be well. Northern BlissViewDate:
5th Mar 2023NorthernBliss commented on:
Anybody out there finding themselves on their ownHello Flower41, I am also a widow - for a 5 1/2 years. I am also quite content living alone with my small dog Sophie. I am 68, soon to be 69, and although I have a few minor physical problems am also lively in body and soul. Sophie and I take 45 min. walks twice a day and I keep up with current events by reading three papers a day plus our local paper. I am in Canada (Ontario) and last year took a six-week road trip to Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Quebec. It felt great. Having a dog is a great way to meet people although eating out can be a problem. She turned out to be a great travelling companion. I don't know your situation but I was quite astounded by a lot of people's attitude after my husband died. A lot of people, and some were close friends, thought I needed hand holding and direction as to how to handle my life. I should do this, I should do that. It was a little offensive. A lot of the world seems to believe widows should hide away somewhere and are too fragile to manage things on their own. Then there are the women who seem to believe that you'll be after their husbands and are friendly until they find out you're a widow. Sheesh. Anyway, just my two bits. Gives you an idea of who I am. I would also like a friend who wants to discuss life. Is that you?ViewDate:
7th Feb 2021NorthernBliss commented on:
Feeling aloneHello all. This seems like a nice topical subject. I am also living alone as I was widowed three years ago. I live in Ontario, Canada and have family in the U.S. and in western Canada. Impossible to see any of them right now, although we talk fairly frequently. I am very introverted and am lucky that I don't get lonely very often. I have a wonderful dog (Chinese-crested X unknown Terrier) who is a great companion. An animal really does help. We are allowed outside for exercise so Sophie gets two walks a day. Are you not allowed to exercise outside? I have met lots of people, and their dogs, while walking. Not deep conversations, but a little chit-chat helps. I feel for you countryrowe feeling that Sharks have you in sight. There is a gentleman in the park that I converse with when our paths cross. He was widowed less than a year ago. My chair of choice in my living room looks out on our dog walking trail and a few months ago I noticed a woman (divorced) waiting for him at select spots on the trail so she could walk with him. It has become too common to be coincidental. He is a sitting duck. I know it's voyeuristic of me, but I find it actually amusing and it's something to while away a few moments. I hope he doesn't become shark bait as he quite a nice man. This COVID thing has disrupted so many things in life. Little things like such wandering around a shop or dinner with girlfriends are no longer possible. I can't imagine how difficult this must be for extroverts. I am definitely up for chatting if anyone is interested.