Meeting people

LegacyUser

Probably a regular thread here but here goes!
To summarise, I live at home in a small rural town. Not a lot to do socially except the pub. Everything else or going out of town costs money, being unemployed I don't have a lot to splash at the minute. I have 4 friends in the world, who all live in Dublin or overseas, I see them very little if ever. Everyone else is just to say 'hello' to.
My point is how do people meet each other? Either for friendship or relationships.
Do people think it's odd for a woman to go out alone? I'm seriously contemplating this because I sit in every weekend because I've no-one to go out with, or friends to go out with and meet people. It's just at the point where I'm so frustrated and wondering what's wrong with me!?

winking weber

I've started a similar thread in the ladies lounge. I dont know is the answer. I meet people through my job and hopefully will through my hobbies shortly. But its not easy to make friends, thats for sure.

Kevster

Hi,

Not too many people go out alone as far as I know (in my case, I don't go out at all). Anyway, would you not consider doing something else - I mean, instead of going to a pub/club? I hate to sound so clichéd but could you join a course?

Kevin

MadgeBadge

I've personally found volunteering a great way of making friends. I've volunteered at charities and festivals when I've moved to new areas, and made heaps of friends.

When my cousin moved to a small rural community she started helping fund raising for the local GAA team, all of a sudden she was an integral part of life there.

Are their any local groups or charities you can get involved in? Whatever you do, the best of luck.

MadgeBadge

Oh, I also meant to say. Of course you can go out alone. Although, it's perhaps not the greatest idea to become the local bar fly.

Why not sit in the pub with a book or a magazine enjoying a drink or two? Maybe you could strike up a conversation with someone while you're at it.

LegacyUser

Hey kev why do you never go out at all ?
I only read this forum every few days but you're the most genuine, helpful poster on here IMO.

I realise you may have medical issues or whatever but you should try to get out into the world again.