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Loneliness - looking for like minded people to chat to

Hi all, I recently lost my husband and I am finding the days very long and lonely due to bad weather and not getting out.


It would be nice to chat to actual people instead of just my dogs.


Created By on 13/01/2025

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CaroB4
4th Apr 2025 15:19:43 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2025 08:36:33)
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Similar situation to me,,,but I find the dogs are more understanding and caring of me anyway!!! I only have to sniff and one is at my knee with her head on it,.the other on the chair arm pushing her nose under my chin as if trying to cuddle me,,,,however...I do appreciate that the conversation is somewhat limited! Have you anywhere local to you that you can volunteer? I did that at a tourist site - loved it - meeting people and talking to them,,,offering information etc...and learned a lot myself from it too. I recommend it....I've had to take time off due to bilateral hip replacements and only just walking again with the aid of two sticks,.,and have been stuck at home for over a year now...and it's been getting to me,.,but light at the end of the tunnel...so hang on in there. Just take the first step Nettie......let us kow how you get on! Carole
Response from CaroB4 made on 5th Apr 2025 08:14:49
Thank you to people who contacted me to share experienes...do keep in touch! Carole
Response from CaroB4 made on 5th Apr 2025 08:36:33
There are a lot of lonely people around.. When volunteering and offering iinformation I have had visitors saying thank you and how nice it is that there is someone here to talk to ...as it seems to be a rarity these days! If someone doesn't want to chat you can tell straight away...just smile and let them move on. The majority are more than happy to be able to ask more questions ...know you are available to answer...and also just chat about the weather if nothing else - usually with a laugh in among - it's a win win for both of us then. ::)!
Pwilly
4th Apr 2025 15:50:38 (Last activity: 5th Apr 2025 03:10:22)
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Hello Nettie2
I'm Pamela. I too get a tad lonely. I have my cat she's great company, but conversation is limited I live on Dartmoor, which I love, I have great neighbours, who have become friends. I do have a partner, we don't live together, in fact we don't even live in the same county. I see him twice a month. It suits us. However, I do feel lonely when he goes home. Feel free to get in touch IF you'd like. Look forward to hearing from you. Pamela
Tree53
16th Feb 2025 03:56:23
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You're not alone, Nettie2. Do you enjoy reading? Painting? Any type of artsy type thing? Just watch youtube tutorials and follow along. You can stop it if you need to. Just some suggestions for you. 🙂
justjustin2020
16th Jan 2025 23:05:08
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hi nettie. the dogs are better than the walls......trust me. lol care to chat some?

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