I am lucky to have 2 very nice neighbors, and the mom of one of DD's friends is very friendly too. But it's just "not the same..."
One thing that I have learned is that I will never be able to replace my old friends that I cherish so much. Do ya'll remember the "Make New Friends" song. One is silver and the other gold. I have learned that new friends aren't replacing the old friends, but rather adding to them. I think friendships are like plants and other natural things found in life--they require nurturing and maturing.
I have also found that the best places to make friendships are in places that you are interested in. For example, I gain friendships at church, nascar outings, and school. Some people are into yoga, or exercise. These are great places to find friendships. As far as food, if you don't have food allergies, food is the best thing to bring people together. Who doesn't like a good potluck dinner?
One thing that I have learned is that I will never be able to replace my old friends that I cherish so much. Do ya'll remember the "Make New Friends" song. One is silver and the other gold. I have learned that new friends aren't replacing the old friends, but rather adding to them. I think friendships are like plants and other natural things found in life--they require nurturing and maturing.
DeBora43 I use to think the same way as you but now that everyone is older and live far away they cannot think about their old friends. They are too busy worrying about their ill health and taking care of their grandkids. Everyone wants to make a move to another state but are caught up in the rut of daily living. Guess after fifteen years of not seeing everyone phone calls are not enough to nourish the friendship.
Have lost alot of my friends in Florida due to sickness in the last few years that I was real close with. Taught me to enjoy what we have today. Now I have new friends in Florida that I can see and have fun with every day. ______ Sueanne .
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I should stipulate that old friendships are referring to current, active relationships that people have a hard time comparing to new relationships becuase they have been around for so long.
Ladies you have truely touched a cord for me. My boyfriend andI moved here a year ago and I haven't made any friends outside of the office yet. He didn't make any either so he decided he needed to go back to where we came from and the comforts of home and family. My kids are older so I don't have options of going to school functions or being involved in kid activities. I'm not that old but making new friends is very hard after you reach adulthood and leave your comfort zone. Thanks for starting this thread back up. At least I know I'm not alone.
Hi ladies, I also don't have any friend,s Being diivorced excludes me from most married friends.. But being a Hairdresser is where my clients confide in me and are my friends even though we don't see each other outside of work , so I guess that takes the place of real friends . thanks for sharing, you'r friend Patricia Ann,
Before being married, and while in college, we talked about where to meet people. Most said the bars but it turns out from surveys that the best place is church!
I wonder if that holds in the succeeding decades?
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I use to think the same way as you but now that everyone is older and live far away they cannot think about their old friends. They are too busy worrying about their ill health and taking care of their grandkids. Everyone wants to make a move to another state but are caught up in the rut of daily living. 
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