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Hello

Just joined . 62 male recently divorced . Live in Ohio , U S A . Would like to find friends to communicate with  I find myself in a new and unknown life.


Created By on 23/12/2017

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Maryodell
23rd Dec 2018 22:26:53
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Hey there, just read your message one year on! how's it going this year? You know it does get easier, I have been alone for 7 years now and every year it gets better. Be open minded, never refuse an invitation (you can always leave early) and remember you need to give to receive so give cards to your neighbours, offer help where its needed - I visit my neighbour in his care home each weekend with his wife and I really enjoy it. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy helping out. Try out new things like rambling. Your message came up when I searched for U3A that is university of the third age its all over the world, your can join groups meet new people and change your life so if you have time try it out. Hope the dark times are over for you, have a really good Christmas.
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Margaret2009
4th Mar 2018 14:48:22
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Good afternoon from the UK, I have empathy of how you feel especially at this time of year and this time in the week. It is hard at times to feel positive but thank goodness there are websites such as this one to chat to like minded people. Never been divorced myself but from the experience others have gone through it seems very complex and a truly miserable time. On the plus side, I am here to chat to about to if you wish. Hope the weather is better than freezing in Ohio. Margaret
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SandyR
23rd Jan 2018 07:35:35
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Hello, what part of Ohio are you from?
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CaroleAH
27th Dec 2017 12:46:55
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Being home alone doesn't always equate with being lonely. These days, it is easy to keep in contact with friends far and wide using emails and social media. Sometimes it's great just to curl up alone on the sofa and read a book, listen to some music or watch a film on TV. I agree with Ecarg below - friendship and invitations work both ways. There has to be "give and take" - in my experience not always equal - but without effort from both sides true loneliness and misery can take over. Someone has to take the first step - why not you, Jennis?
And, Aloneat62, welcome to Silversurfers. Hope you had an enjoyable Christmas and are looking forward to the new life you can make for yourself in 2018 🙂
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Jennis
25th Dec 2017 19:41:43 (Last activity: 26th Dec 2017 08:14:13)
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Hi there - it’s no fun being “at home alone” whether you are 22 or 102. Everything closes at Christmas so I can’t even go shopping!

My kids politely offer at least one invite at Christmas, I politely refuse with the twisted thought that there are 365 days in the year.

Face loneliness head on, accept the word then kick it out, it’s negative.
I look for like minded support, think that’s the word?
Response from ecarg made on 26th Dec 2017 05:06:00
I fear the lady doth protest to much,To much bravado masking unhappiness at being alone me thinks.Invitations work both ways,make the first move.Soon be time for New Year resolutions time to get in quick make that invitation and end 2016 on a positive note,
Response from ecarg made on 26th Dec 2017 08:14:13
Spot the mistake - 2017 .
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