Good afternoon,
I'm new here as of last night, a 55 year old female from New Mexico.
I've always had to cope with at least some degree of loneliness due to my background, but it's been hardest over the past two years since my youngest child moved from home.
The empty nest put me face to face with the fact that I have only acquaintances, no real friends except my husband. I manage to take the edge off, much of the time, by talking to people on Facebook or playing one of the games there, and of course my husband is an enormous help. But I need to make some real friends in actual life.
It helps to know that you're all here because you're lonely, because that's one thing I already have in common with you : )
Other interests of mine are: keeping somewhat in shape (especially with brisk walking), current events, animal advocacy (anti foie gras in particular), certain artistic pursuits, and singing.
Since May,
I've been meditating for at least a few minutes several times per week, hoping to get a bit nearer to God. In my opinion that has helped really a lot.
Hope I will find some friends here, and I'm very grateful to the founder or founders of this website.