Just saying....... (15)

and thanks for replying on here..sometimes its hard being newcomer, but it is interesting getting to know everyone

Goodnite now

It takes time and I find that I'm ok with only a few good people in my life.

I joined a rural organisation 10 years ago and met my to date best friend there. When I moved to where I live now, I joined a club to get out and about and meet new people.

I made new acquaintances and some people I do like spending time with. It's good and maybe some of them will become closer friends.

Sorry to hear about your friend.

Aww, thank KNenagh
Means a lot your comments too
I don't get out as much as I used too, but go for walkabouts a lot, meet people that way. Since I love to read, Libraries are great places for..someone like me..to meet people.

Thanks for advice!

As time goes on you will find that a best friend is irreplaceable.But you always have the memories. In my mind they get sweeter as we age.
I think can take comfort in your inner strength and enjoy being alone then people will come to you naturally as they see you being happy with yourself. I have learned this recently and its working for me.
I have gain so many friends this year without trying hard. I have to work to maintain them if they turn out to be my type of crowd and I choose to be around them more but what I'm saying is the more you try harder the harder it is to find friends. so sit back and relax and just enjoy your life as is...have faith that's all.
lisa

Lillie thanks for sharing with us. I guess what strikes me about you is that you seem so genuine and that I do appreciate.

As for making that connection with another - it seems so much easier when we were younger but I think that perhaps we hold ourselves back because of being hurt or loss. Eventually though the losses will start to pile up as we age and people around us pass on. There is a video I say that asked the perspective of people of various ages and the advice they would offer another "younger person".

The older person advised to surround yourself with people who are younger .... at least there is some chance that you'll go before they do!! lol No guarantees of course for life is not that simple.

Invest in others - most people are not as open as they think - they can be hard to crack but once you reach inside they may open up to return that offer of friendship.

Moving from a large town to a smaller town has certainly taught me that a closed community is difficult to crack. Partly the fault is mine and I intend to address it because frankly it gets lonely at times.