Making new friends
Watch this postHello, I am new to this forum/chat room and would like to submit something that I find very difficult at this stage of my life. I am 74 years old. However, I am a young 74. In season, I play golf (Which is my passion) twice a week. I am very fit, trim, and healthy. I do not take nor did I ever take any medication. I do wear hearing aids because I was wounded in Viet Nam and I slowly developed a hearing impairment. I am 5'7" 152 pounds. Very athletic, excellent dancer, love to read foreign intrigue novels, enjoy cooking, walking, and intelligent conversation. I am on the conservative side, a college graduate, served in the US Army Special Forces, educated 3 Sons at very fine American Universities, and have traveled all around the world as my father was in international business and we had homes in Switzerland, Manila, and Long Island,NY. I was divorced 23 years ago and had a 20 year wonderful relationship up until 3 years ago. Aside from my golf buddies, with whom I do not socialize with off the golf course, I am alone. My 3 sons live in different states with their families, and I visit often and play golf with them and spend time with my grand-children. We are all very close! The rest of the time, I am alone. I have absolutely no idea as to how to meet women or men for that matter for socializing. I used to be very extroverted, and I am /considered to be well dressed, well groomed, and nice looking. While I am financially secure, I get totally turned off when I read profiles on dating sites where women say they are looking for a partner to travel abroad, go to Broadway shows, go out for Fine Dining, etc. I am looking for friends to socialize with. I am NOT interested in becoming a "Check Writer" for a woman. Should something develop, fine! However they should NOT put that into a profile. That will make any man head the other way!! So, how do I meet people? I know it becomes very difficult as you get older because you become rather set in your ways and do not suffer fools. But, I am a fun person once I meet the right person or persons! Any suggestions? Thanks. Rony
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How are you? I am new to this. Just looking to meet new friends. My children are grown and live 1,500 miles from me. We have moved to a warmer climate and I have made some friends, but still feel lonely. If you would like to say hi, it would be nice to meet you. Hoping to make some friends, dawn
You sound like a really nice guy and I suspect that you are going to be fine. Get off the computer and go outside and meet someone... They are looking for you... Trust me!!!!