Need to make friends

LegacyUser

Hi,
I'm in a long term relationship but have no real friends.
My partner and I work opposite shifts and tend to spend all our time off together.
It doesn't help either that i work in a male dominated area so little or no females to make friends with.
I'm doing a course but again it's all guys in the course.
My last best friend got married had a baby and has no time for anyone who doesn't have a kid.
Any suggestions?

silverside

if you want friends i think you'll have to stop spending *all* your free time with your boyfriend... find something that interests you (doesnt matter what, but something you like - music, sport, evening course, whatever ) and chat to people there, just be yourself and give it some time - or you could look up old school / college friends and go for coffee - I've seen personals ads for women who want to meet other women for friendship and cinema / coffee / shopping but have no idea if that works.

abouttobebanned

yeah, it kinda sounds like what you really want is someone to use while your hubby is at work.

LegacyUser

Just miss female company to have the gossip and chats etc.
I only get to see my OH for 1 or 2days a week, he can be on nights and i'm on days if you get the idea or vice versa.

silverside

ah yeah i see what you mean... I think this is the kind of question its hard for a guy to answer - as we might go playing golf or watching the football or whatever - but i cant think of just making friends to have random gossip with , without having some shared interest to base it on.

shellyboo

OP, do you live in Dublin? The Ladies Lounge meetups are quite frequent and lots of fun for a random natter, few cocktails and a girly gossip. All the girls are really friendly and welcoming, and they're never huge meetups so it's not too intimidating!