FabSwingers.com forum: Loneliness....

By *JB916 OP Man
47 weeks ago

Barnham

Hiya everyone,

I made a big move a month ago 250miles across country. I am feeling quite lonely as I have moved away from all my friends and family. I am in Sussex now, would love to talk to people? I'm not bothered about distance, it doesn't necessarily have to be sexual....just looking for companionship and friends. I can travel for the right people.

Also regarding this, has anyone else been in a similar situation and anyone got any ideas on how to make friendships and build relationships....I used to find it easier but as got older I find it harder...

Hope some people can help me, it's a slow grind being on your own in a new place....

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By *acDreamyMan
47 weeks ago

Wirral

Join some clubs? People with similar interests are a good start.

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By *elix SightedMan
47 weeks ago

Cloud 8

Hey OP and welcome to the forum. I was in your position a couple of years ago and struggled a bit - good on you for reaching out.

Some ideas:

Join a club (sports, book, chess, anything)

Make the most of the forum on here

Most dating apps these days also have friendship functions

Get social with people at work

Good luck!

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By *laytime_13Woman
47 weeks ago

Lincs

I relocated 120 miles to a new area where I knew no one. Part time work in a pub, joining the gym and a couple of local hobby based clubs and I now have a strong friend network here.

It can feel daunting at times but honestly, I’m not even 18 months on and I love it. I hope you find your feet and settle soon

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By *oodmessMan
47 weeks ago

yumsville

I've never used it but Meetup was a very popular site/app for people to meet others with similar interests, even meet people branching out into new ones

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By *heGateKeeperMan
47 weeks ago

Stratford

"Hey OP and welcome to the forum. I was in your position a couple of years ago and struggled a bit - good on you for reaching out.

Some ideas:

Join a club (sports, book, chess, anything)

Make the most of the forum on here

Most dating apps these days also have friendship functions

Get social with people at work

Good luck!"

^^^^

Pop us a message if you need to chat bud

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By *offiaCoolWoman
47 weeks ago

Kidsgrove

"I've never used it but Meetup was a very popular site/app for people to meet others with similar interests, even meet people branching out into new ones"

This, and 'mens sheds' in your area.

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By *elix SightedMan
47 weeks ago

Cloud 8

"Hey OP and welcome to the forum. I was in your position a couple of years ago and struggled a bit - good on you for reaching out.

Some ideas:

Join a club (sports, book, chess, anything)

Make the most of the forum on here

Most dating apps these days also have friendship functions

Get social with people at work

Good luck!

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Pop us a message if you need to chat bud

Thanks pal, that’s very kind. I’m actually back ‘home’ now and no longer alone.

Another one for you OP - get stuck into fab socials. There’s always something going on, especially as you’re not a million miles from London.

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By *tacy.TWoman
47 weeks ago

luton

My inbox is always open if you fancy a chat love xx

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Same as others have said here..

Go to a local local pub chat with people, join a gym and talk to people, even better if you have an interest in which you can join a club and meet people.

The only other thing I would say is (I say this as a generally solitary surfer yoga person) don’t feel that you need others in your life if through mindfulness and searching you kind find peace and happiness in yourself life will always be happy

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By *JB916 OP Man
47 weeks ago

Barnham

Thanks everyone! Appreciate it all!

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Yes I know the feeling. I recently ran away from a long term marriage. I now live over 100 miles from family etc.

I have joined clubs have good neighbours, but there is something missing. I have met the odd person on here and enjoyed meets on my own, would hope to meet someone to join me, am I asking too much. Have I got to get used to being lonely?

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By *obilebottomMan
47 weeks ago

All over

Not a great feeling but some are quite happy to be alone and not feel lonely. Others find it very difficult but need to grab the opportunities to get to know people whether is your neighbours, people at the pub or the odf one yiu might chat at the bus stop. There are organised local activities too and clubs, like walkers etc . A shared hobby always good to start a friendship with. I am sad when I hear people feel lonely, nobody should have too unless they are happy being alone.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
47 weeks ago

ashford

Join a ramblers group? X

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By *ot to giggleWoman
47 weeks ago

Coventry

"Hiya everyone,

Hope some people can help me, it's a slow grind being on your own in a new place...."

i hope you manage to find places to go - although thats not always that easy - chatting on here can be a boredom buster as well - happy to chat if you need it xxx

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Meet up groups

Parkrun as a runner or Volunteer if you do really engage with the runners tell running well

Half way already get out of the house , smile .

All the best

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