Anybody out there finding themselves on their own
Watch this postHi, I'm a widow and very happily retired. After losing my husband almost ten years ago I'm now accustomed to living alone.
That doesn't mean I don't need someone I can share my thoughts, good conversation and lots of laughs with. I am now 75 but still lively minded in body and soul. I'm not fuddy duddy or miserable.
I would really appreciate someone who enjoys life to become a good friend. Is that someone you?
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I too feel desperate at times.
My situation is complicated. And too deep to go into right now.
But I just wanted to say I understand
Please reply if you want.
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Hope to meet you all again at some point folks! Groping my way around like a lost soul! 🙂
I am brand new to this site I’m 83 years old. Also a widow for over 14 years I’m looking for a new friend to share my thoughts. And conversations with are you that person
Im new on here so a bit late responding but hopeful you will want to chat still with any newbies? Im 80, still 30-ish inside, outside is a bit different although Im faring quite well. Active despite a little arthritis and of a happy disposition, although I do still like an occasional moan. Live alone and enjoy it, have a beautiful daughter living in Kent and a beautiful son living also in Kent. Love animals and support many charities, shopping, conversation frivolous and serious. Also enjoy my weekend bottle of red wine. I live in south east London. Is that enough for anyone?
77 next birthday, very positive attitude, have had a 'lively' life, you name it - been there, am hoping to do more next year.
I value friendship, my bestie lives 20 miles away so have not yet visited her in Wales
Love the Internet, it has opened up a whole new way on conversing with people
If you want to drop me a line
Jan
[email protected]
I am active with a variety of hobbies, dogs (3) helping out with g’children by driving to activities, pick up at school etc.
Happy to chat
babysitter1980babysirrer@ yahoo.com
I will mention Single Ladies to my friend in Devon as well - she may be interested. She seems to go on all sorts of interesting trips - sometimes on Sailing boats with several other traellers too!.
I agree with what you say about going places on your own...it is difficult to strike up conversations and we can be regarded with suspicion! lol! That is why I enjoy volunteering so much - it is my job to do that and it is great fun sharing the knowledge I have now absorbed! Lots of laughter too!
Do update us in due course - I enjoy hearing about people's travels...mine are somewhat limited now because I have two dogs and they have never been in kennels - always came everywhere with us - cat too at one time - even caravanning in France....so have to find the best ever Kennels for me to leave them now! Go for it gal! 🙂
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