I would like to make new friends for general conversation only
Watch this postI have recently moved to a new home, and I feel very isolated where I am living not knowing many people here. I would very much like to make and chat with some new friends. Is there anyone else in the same situation?
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I am 59 and convalescing from a couple of
Serious hernia ops
Things have improved greatly for me ,though it can get lonely
I guess it's the same for most people over 50...
I haven't found it yet.
did you have any luck?
Hello by the way I am recent on this but not making much of an impression.
not even sure I like trying to communicate in this way.
most of my conversations are at check out points in supermarkets.God Bless em.
used to be at bus stops until I got a car.
in the Library or a charity shop.
these are all places you can pop into in any area in a town.have a coffee in local café.
I found it takes about six months before I stop feeling threatened after moving into a new area. once I know my area its much easier to relax and chat with strangers.
theres also local places of worship if that suits you.
My husband has leukemia, but so far it has not required any treatment.
What is your career? I worked as a technology manager and renewal specialist for a state agency. Loved my job, but my husband was alone so much that I retired in June.
Where did you live before the move?
My husband and I moved two years ago to our current place after 27 years in a house we loved. The new house was a very bad choice for us, but the neighbors are very nice.
You must have an extreme amount of energy if you worked with children - though they will keep you young! How many years did you work in that profession?
My name is Nancy. I'm 63 years old and as I said, I retired in June after working for the State of Minnesota for just over 40 years.
Thank you for getting back to me and I hope you both have a good evening.
Life hasn't been easy for me over the past few years coping with family illness , not just my husband but myself and my younger daughter as well .
I was a child care worker for six years , I only did part time work before that as i had a family of three children .
I do wonder how i find the strength and energy to get through each day but somehow i manage .
Kind Regards
From June .
Believe me I understand. This not my husband's first bout with cancer. He lost a kidney to it several years ago. My daughter was born with multiple birth defects and still has ongoing health issues. I make myself sick sometimes worrying.
How many children do you have? I only have the one daughter. She recently became engaged to someone she's only known for a little while. Another worry.
We have no option, but to deal with this stuff do we?
When will you find out the results of your husband's scan MRS? I will keep both of you in my prayers.
My email address is [email protected] if you would prefer to communicate through email.
Today is very chilly for August, but we've been having temperatures in the high 80s - low 90s so it feels pretty good in comparison. Since completing my cancer treatments, I've been trying to walk every day and walking isn't so appealing when it's hot.
Take care,
Nancy
Are you ok ?
Iv'e just moved back to my home city of liverpool after living in the back and beyond of North Northumberland for over 25 years and I'm finding it just as lonely and isolating than when I moved away and knew no one. All my family are here and thats why I came back but I wish I hadn't bothered, so I am I'm up for a chat lol!
What area of Hampshire do you live ?
Glad to hear from you. I live near Fleet. Married 45 years, have 4 children, 4 grandchildren. I spent nearly 40 years overseas living in 10 countries as husband a diplomat. I line dance, Zumba, cycle, play mahjong and live theatre, opera and ballet and live to travel.
How about you?
Regards
Thanks for your reply. Your present occupation sounds a bit of a difference from being a lawyer but expect you enjoy it more. I trained to teach in my forties (having spent 3 years in Sierra Leone which everyone now knows thanks to Ebola!) and soent next 20 years teaching mostly overseas - I did 6/7 teach olds, the nicest age I think. Are you married, have a partner? Do you like to travel? Not sure how to advance this forum thing as all posts seem public to all which is not ideal. Hoping to travel to Turkey beginning of October terrorist activities notwithstanding. Happy to hear back from you. Regards.
Iv'e never done chat rooms either, I don't even know what I'm doin tech wise lol! I can't even type and it's essential and spelling lol!
I'm up for a chat hun xx welcome by the way lol!