Moving On

I have been divorced for 11 years and still haven't dated at all. I suffer from some anxiety. Any ideas on ways to slowly get started meeting others. Thanks.

Do you have any friends who can introduce you to other single people? Also you could go to online dating services for people in your area.

Not really on the first question. Maybe I'll try the online dating services. Thanks.

You might try joining a club or taking lessons of some kind. I notice that there are a lot of singles in the running clubs I go to. Also I take dance lessons and they are always putting on dances for people to put their new skills into motion.

Try your local paper for ideas. Sometimes the local parish have a singles dinner and dancing night. It sounds a bit cheesy but its a good way to take a first step. Not too intimidating. Good luck and please report back to us.

Anxiety is so hard to deal with. When I am around people I don't know I always feel like they are finding me not good enough.....and that in itself makes me socially awkward. Major trust issues. Are you on any meds? I hope you find someone wonderful!!!

I was on medication for about six years. I went off last year and sometimes reconsider. I try to walk as much as possible. A coworker wants me to go with her to a singles thing at a restaurant this week. I am going to give it a try. I hope it goes ok. Thanks, Ang

how about getting involved in some charity or volunteer work? doing something in the community? anything from helping with regular local 'clean-ups' of public places to organising events for disadvantaged persons to helping out with some charity shop or whatever? and patience. thats my advice. then anxiety is another thing. if i ever figure that one out i ll let you know. lol.

good luck.

biiv