Loneliness and how to overcome it?

medicinehat1 · Post by **medicinehat1** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:03 pm

Have you ever moved to a new town or city where you knew no-one at all and basically had to start again from scratch? How did you do it? How did you get to know people, what are particularly successful ways without having to spend too much money when you're on a small salary in any case?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:16 pm

I went to church to make a new set of friends. I also joined some poetry groups.

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 1:28 pm

medicinehat1;1320592 wrote: Have you ever moved to a new town or city where you knew no-one at all and basically had to start again from scratch? How did you do it? How did you get to know people, what are particularly successful ways without having to spend too much money when you're on a small salary in any case?

Some cities or communities have a "New Comers Club" that distribute information about the community, discount coupons etc. The whole purpose is to greet new comers, make them feel welcome and let them know what is available.---Check and see---Also, what are your interests? Use your computer to seek out information in your area re: those interests. Be assertive.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:28 pm

I joined a group right where I live and made some new friends.

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 2:28 pm

Volunteer at a hospital. You'll meet staff, patients, their families, etc.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:09 pm

I'm a loner. I don't get lonely.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:36 pm

hoppy;1320641 wrote: I'm a loner. I don't get lonely.

stick with me kid, we'll go places!:yh_wink

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:41 pm

Odie;1320647 wrote: stick with me kid, we'll go places!:yh_wink

:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 6:48 pm

hoppy;1320648 wrote: :wah:

you are single right?:yh_rotfl

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 1:46 am

Happily divorced since '88. 1988, not age 88. :yh_rotfl

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:02 pm

Welcome, medicinehat!

First, get yourself a local newspaper and read it.

Take a walk around your neighborhood.

Try this website:

http://www.succeedsocially.com/sociallife

Most important, give yourself some time. Friends aren't usually made overnight. Give folks time to get to know you. Good luck!