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loneliness / depression due to end of long term relationship
I am a 67 year old British male. A long term relationship (some 30 years) with a lady has recently ended. This has left me feeling very down and lonely.We were never great ones for joining things (me more so than her) so I am at a bit of loss as to best way to get out in the world again, meet new friends and have a social life.
What are good ways of making new friends/social life for someone my age. Does volunteering help
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Volunteering is certainly one way of meeting people and making friends. The best way I've found and the one I recommend is as follows.
Sit down with pen and paper and make a list of all the things you find of interest including religious events. These things could include bird watching, nature hikes, camping, cooking, photography, Bible Study, book groups. Whatever is of interest to you.
Once you have this list number them in order of interest to you. Then start with the top 5 or so and look for groups or activities that have these things of interests. If they are groups attend the meetings to see if you like the group. If so join. If it is an activity join the activity.
At any age, especially our age, finding something to talk about, to break the ice with is the hard part. These groups or activities provide the ice breaker, the common interest with which to start a conversation and from there you can build a friendship or relationship.
I hope this helps.
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Well the last advice was clearly one that did not comprehend your post.
Nor did you state to ex relations age, merely you had been in a relation for 30 years.
Yes volunteer in some thing you have a believe in as well.
I too was in a long relationship for over 27 yrs. married. I left it one day because he keep making me sick. He keep bring home illness from other women. I'm 47 & beautiful inside & out. Way to long to deal with this but I stayed for the kids. They are all off to college.
Back to you. Join a yoga class & do you for a bit. Don't look for another. It will happen just in passing. Hague with close friends & family. Try not to be alone till the empty filing easies in your chest..
Tonya 916 halo
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maybe this women you were in a relationship with was not your age.. try going out to a place where people are more in your age range and mingo hope i helped
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