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Is anyone else lonely?

No friends - worked hard came home to a sick husband. Family lives over 700 miles away. They really don't bother with me. Too busy with their own lives.


Created By on 22/11/2015

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grotrel
23rd Feb 2016 18:19:21
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This is the first time in my life that I have felt lonely last year I was caring for my husband and sister, they passed away within nine days of each other and have left a big void I was hoping for a new interest with silver surfers but as yet have not cracked it
windyweather
30th Nov 2015 19:34:39 (Last activity: 1st Jan 2016 21:18:15)
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Hi
How about joining Spice? This is a great social group that does a variety of activities to suit all ages and abilities.
Your loneliness is not going to change unless you actively banish it..strangers are just friends you haven't met yet so get out there!!
best wishes
windweather
Response from mandy gere made on 29th Dec 2015 07:31:46
Hello can you explain what spice is please? Is it online or a face to face group?
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Response from windyweather made on 1st Jan 2016 21:18:15
Hi mandy gere.. Spice is a face to face group. It is a national social and adventure group aimed at getting people out having fun! Have a look at the Spice UK web page and you should be able to find a local group.
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Mushwee47
5th Dec 2015 11:30:03
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Sorry to hear this, you will find that most people of all ages are looking for a new and genuine friend, easier said than done, nevertheless, maybe you should join things like the U3A social network there will be one in your area as they are all over the UK. If your a woman try the WI also in your area good luck
whispa
4th Dec 2015 18:09:52
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Hi I'm sorry you feel so alone I would like to chat I'm a 63 year old women married with children and grandchildren I am still working as a carer so I know how lonely it can get as you get older family's are to busy nowadays and don't seem to have the time to look after their parents like we did so if you want to chat please get in touch I'm not sure how this works as I am new to it
funnlover
4th Dec 2015 10:29:07
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funnlover
4th Dec 2015 10:27:48
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heledw
29th Nov 2015 20:30:15
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Where you from, I'm up for a chat ...,
Gglotusbloom
29th Nov 2015 03:52:41
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I understand how you feel. It is really rough. I can tell you somethings that may help you meet people although they are not an option for me. Joining a book club or some other meetup club at your local library. Doing volunteer work perhaps. I work 30 hrs a week and I have Fibromyalgia..so I am super tired when I get home. I have a couple of close friends that I socialize with when I am not exhausted and or working or trying to keep up the house work. I miss having someone around all the time and yet I don't want someone around all the time. Weird huh? Happy to chat about random things anytime. I am a widow and have been since '08. Have had a couple of serious relationships since then but they ended and I don't want the drama of entering into another one.
What are your interest Plank?
Rosemary Meechan
26th Nov 2015 07:24:55
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Have you joined any clubs - even ones which seem a bit unlikely? How about church groups - even if you are not particularly religious. Classes in cookery or crafts can be good to get know people. I have been in your position - years spent looking after a sick relative is very isolating and needs a huge effort to go out and meet new people. Resolve to try a new club or group every two months.

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