[SweetTootie]

Hi, almost 60 years old and I would like to know what it's like to have a friend before I die. Is there anyone out there who has a problem making friends and do you have any tips of what I'm doing wrong? Thank you for any opinions.

[atomicc]

I don't make many friends, or at least keep them. Maybe you could look into sites like meetup.com and the like. You could find groups that have similar interests like walking or cooking and make friends that way? Good luck!

[SweetTootie]

Thanks for the suggestion.

[Thunder Bow]

You are doing nothing wrong. Just be yourself, do what you like doing.

[red61]

Originally Posted by SweetTootie

Thanks for the suggestion.

Ill be your friend

[RikRapture]

Just be yourself and if people like you they will like you for who you really are.

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[niceguy]

Have you thought of joing a group? Community or otherwise?

[Jeff Smile]

I know you mean human friend as I see in your profile pic that you already have a wonderful woof woof friend. I would be more then happy to be your online friend. Sorry I cant be more but I live in California. I have spent time in TX and have loved it though. See you around.

[RTerroni]

There are probably some senior gatherings out there where you could probably meet some new friends at.

[SS4182]

Originally Posted by SweetTootie

Hi, almost 60 years old and I would like to know what it's like to have a friend before I die. Is there anyone out there who has a problem making friends and do you have any tips of what I'm doing wrong? Thank you for any opinions.

My cousin and aunt go to a quilting club every week maybe find a place like that in your community where like minded people gather to do things they like. Volunteer at the local hospital, nursing homes, visits with older people always cheer me up because I know they sometimes need a friend too. You would be surprised what volunteering does for your self esteem. I volunteered to help with the community to register voters during the election it helped me get out and meet new people. Other ways is if you do not belong to a church you can find friends there and maybe volunteer to have a bake sale for the local schools or churches to raise money for a good cause. You could join a walk-a-thon in your community for a cause, we have them here all the time. Hope these suggestions help.

[Jabrielle]

I attend Meetup groups in my area.. There are hundreds to choose from here as I am in a city. Don't know if you have anything like that. I go to a sketch group once a month. An Italian speaking/learning group occasionally, and have joined an area dance group but not ventured into that. I am thinking instead of the dance group maybe a gym with personal training to tone-up.
I am also 60 and quite introverted. I moved back to my hometown about 3 years ago, and am friendless here but keep contact on FB with family and friends out west. None were close as that is where I falter. I often feel like I am not friend material and don't understand why I feel that way. I study how people interact that are friends, but I miss something I suppose.
The groups help me get out of my regular comfort zone and mindset. I play/practice with them acting different than usual. Like in the sketch group I act very enthusiastic about other peoples art work, and when the group isn't meeting they occasionally post work or links on our online blog place. I answer to all of the posts. It isn't being phony, it is pushing myself to externalize inner questions and comments about things that I otherwise would let ride, and never ask or participate. So when I say play, maybe I mean explore.

[Denman]

I am 59, and I think I have gone my whole life without a Friend too ..... it makes me sad and lonely, wondering what is wrong with me. It's so hard trying to connect with others these days. So, I offer you my Friendship, and hope we can chat.

[SUZROU]

I think most people are too wrapped up in their own lives to make time to be friends. Its sad, but it seems to be the day and age we live in. Everyone is too busy in this fast paced world.

[SeekerOfLife]

Originally Posted by SweetTootie

Hi, almost 60 years old and I would like to know what it's like to have a friend before I die. Is there anyone out there who has a problem making friends and do you have any tips of what I'm doing wrong? Thank you for any opinions.

Hi Sweet. I have great difficulty making friends too. Just be yourself, some will say. Well, it is a great answer. But for me, it does not work. Though to be yourself, well, who else would we be. We want friends based on who we really are. Go places and do things that interest YOU. Hope this helps.