I've realized lately, that even though I'm not THAT old ( 47) I have lost some of my best friends over the years.
Wether it has been through death, their moving away, or just the dynamics of changing life .. I realize that I really don't have available friends anymore.
I know I have been feeling very lonely. All of the friends I do have work during the day, (and due to circumstances.. I do not. )
I am at a loss as to how to make new friends!
Through my children hasen't worked.. Most of the moms are younger, and have established "groups" Either through sports, or church, (In which neither of which my kids participate.)
I am PTA president.. but there the ladies are either clickish, working during the day or, as president, it's antagonistic.. (OY!) lol..
I've tried inviting people for a cup of coffee.. or a movie... but it doesn't seem to pan out.
I'm just lonely, and don't know what to do about it. I end up talking to stor clerks and strangers.. I swear I'm turiing into one of those"lonely" people.. I don't like it!
I've had such a hard time making real friends here since we moved here 6+ years ago for the same reasons. Plus, most people around here grew up here and still have their high school "groups".
Oh my, I guess it is true that misery loves company!
I thought I was the only one that sparks conversations with store clerks, just to have someone to talk to.
I have the same problem. I am younger than most of the parents of my teen kids. The parents of my elementary daughter are in clicks of sports, and DD is not into sports.
I just don't seem to get along with the people in my neighborhood.
Wish I knew the answer also, if either of you figure it out let me know!
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Well add me to the list too. I have lost my girlfriends due to marriage and moving away. I cant seem to make any lasting friendships around my neighborhood either---and it's probably for the better around here--just trust me here.
Making friends in Florida has been very easy for me. Seems everyone has moved away from friends and relatives and are looking to connect with someone their own age. The younger ones some how form a closer bond together. The older ones consider you as a daughter they left behind. We have a Club House to get together in for different activities. One thing they do not do is intrude in your privacy. Seems someone always reminds you of a friend you left behind.
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Sueanne
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Originally posted by ajrsmom I cant seem to make any lasting friendships around my neighborhood either---and it's probably for the better around here--just trust me here.
Oh, believe me I trust you, it is the same here in my neighborhood.
So, I guess the game plan would be for Val to head down through, stop to pick up Tami, keep going south, pick me up, head further south pick up Cindy, and go all the way south, and join Sueanne's group!!
Originally posted by mom2-4
So, I guess the game plan would be for Val to head down through, stop to pick up Tami, keep going south, pick me up, head further south pick up Cindy, and go all the way south, and join Sueanne's group!!
Gals.....Love this place. Before I got my computer would be into everything. Go to every meeting about the development and voice my opinion & help. The men loved to see women involved.
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Sueanne
Originally posted by mom2-4 So, I guess the game plan would be for Val to head down through, stop to pick up Tami, keep going south, pick me up, head further south pick up Cindy, and go all the way south, and join Sueanne's group!!
I can be ready to leave here within 12 hours of notice. I wouldn't make y'all go way out of your way to get me....I could meet y'all in Jacksonville, FL. somewhere along I-95.
Thing is, how would we all fit into Val's Saturn??
