I basically had no friends when I was married. I left him 11 years ago & moved to a town 2100 miles away where I knew no one. A small town where I have met many people. I am involved in lots of activities throughout the community & at the horse park. Through those activities I have met many wonderful friends & we do help each other. Many of us are older women who are divorced or widowed with a few who are married. I have several very wonderful people I do art with weekly, I have a group of people I volunteer with at the horse park annually for a huge show we decorate for & we keep in touch throughout the year & help with other horse shows. Have a group of horse people & we get together often to socialize & ride. I have very special friends from church who have become my family since I have no family other than my daughter who lives 1100 miles away.

I have found it easier to have more in common with more people as I have become older & retired where my life is no longer focused on my career or limited in friendships in a bad marriage.....I can finally be me & care about others & they care about me.....the foundation of friendships along with common interests.