How can I meet new friends?

I split up with my ex a few months ago and am new to this area. I work alone from home and I am finding myself getting isolated and down. I am in my 30's and have never lived alone or been so far away from my family and friends. I have a son who is at his last year of school so moving is not an option. He has his own social life and I am getting really down about how to get out there. It would be good to meet guys and women. Any ideas. I dont have a lot of money to spend so a gym is out of the question as my partner has just moved out shelving me with all the bills. Please help! x

How can I meet new friends?
go out ... meet ppl at bars.. (money permitting)


otherwise connect to ppl thru the net, messenger, social netwroking sites..


email ppl on yahoo answers...





gd luck
Reply:Try this site:





http://www.penpals.net
Reply:Try an oline site, you meet different people you can go out and have coffee with, movies, dinners, etc. It doesn't hurt to try :)





I was on the same boat 5 years ago, and I have met many many GREAT AMAZING people that I could not live without, some of my best friends that have been my family when my family isn't around :)





Keep your chin up pretty girl!!
Reply:LOL.. in here most guys dont want to be friends with u.. and wants more from u...


take care..lol
Reply:Get off the internet and get out and meet people
Reply:Volunteer work or an evening job, local groups etc, even if you pop down to your local pub by yourself with a good book to read a couple of times a week you'll get to meet the locals and will strike up a conversation with them. Perhaps rope your son in to help you out - maybe go out for a pub lunch together, that kind of thing. Maybe you can take up a part time course (some may be available free if you're a low earner) flower arranging, massage or aromatherapy - that kind of thing. How about a puppy to keep you company and take for walks around your neighbourhood - get to know the neighbours as well if you can. Don't worry, it may take a little time but everything will fall into place eventually.
Reply:hello - if you are christian then joining a church is an idea. If not, what about joining an interest class %26amp; you'll meet people that like the same things as you.


People will say Internet for meeting people - but not everyone thinks that a good idea...u can't find out the background of a person easily that way. good luck
Reply:We can be friends
Reply:$$$ These ideas might cost you a bit: $$$





Clubs and bars





NO$$ Should be free of charge! NO$$





Library, church, park, local city activities.





Church would be my strongest advice you will meet kind wholesome people who are willing to reach out and make you part of the community. Just try out a few diffirent churches and I'm sure they have plenty of activities like bible study ect. that will get you out of the house and also help you deal with any stress/anxiety that may be a result of your partner moving out.





GoodLuck and GodBless!!!
Reply:get another job like a resturant or something fun. YOu'll meet a lot of people and make some cash
Reply:It all depends on the type of person you are. I too work from home so I "get" that while it has some tremendous perks it can also be very isolating. (Hence, reading YA! to break the monotony lol).





If you are religious try church - or if you're not but considering it give it a try.


Trya club - historical society, book club, gardening club. I joined a yarn crafters club (we're all in our 30's and mom's) we call it a "stitch and *****". We meet every other Wednesday night - we crochet or knit, have some wine - and talk.
Reply:I know how u feel. I'm in the same boat. only that my relationship is going down hill. I have no family here in the US and I just moved to a new area so I have no friends. Maybe we can become friends. I'm turning 30 this year and have two kids. Maybe there is something in comon that we can talk about.
Reply:well, you,ve made a start, lots of people on here would be happy to talk with. you but be careful about giving out too much personal info. and if you do arrange to meet someone, make sure it is in a very public place, atleast until you feel comfortable in their company. good luck
Reply:You should maybe get a pt job, just to meet new people and get out of the house.
Reply:Do you work? Work is one of the easiest places to make friends. Other than that, there is church, singles clubs, etc..





If you feel up to it, you can also start dating again. I know you may not want to at the moment,but it's just a suggestion...

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