[quote=hvert;3934200]Too bad you don't live nearby -- I am a mushroom hunter too! I tried a local group but they were very unfriendly. I found a friendlier one but actually like hunting solo so I can keep my good picking spots a secret

I am in my mid-30s and have always preferred to have friendships with men. After meeting my boyfriend, I felt a little weird doing that and have switched to trying to find female friends. It is different. I enjoy some of my friendships with women, but I also find that they take a lot more energy to keep up.
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It sounds like you and didgee should be friends since you both are around the same age and you both share the same interest in mushrooms! Taking classes is a better way to meet people I think, but it costs money to attend a class.

I did that years ago by taking a few classes at a community college, but I found that I was usually the oldest person in each class! Maybe I should look into taking an adult cooking class sometime. Sometimes female friendships do take more energy. Sometimes I find myself having to listen to the same drama over and over again and it's kind of annoying!

At the same time, I might be annoying to some of my friends at times too! I try not to be though! Most of the time friendships with men are easier, but there is only so many things that you can talk to them about. I like being able to talk about girly things like makeup, female problems, relationships, and stuff like that!