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Lonely

  • 24-03-2013 10:40am
    #1
    Homebird50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭


    Ive been struggling with feeling depressed a good year now and just realized how lonely I am.

    We moved to a new house 5 years ago and im finding it difficult to settle in. I have 1 daughter left at home, the rest are grown up and left. If I had younger kids I could get to know people around from going to the schools or local clubs.

    Where we moved to is a bit of a click and outsiders are treated as outsiders. People are nice, but they keep to themselves.

    Due to illness im on sick leave and cant drive so its difficult to fill the day. Ive lost contact with my old friends after I moved. I thries and tried to stay in contact but it got too difficult and they fazed me out.

    I live with my partner, we have been together 16 years and I dont think I love him as much as I should and id be happier without him.

    Loads there, letting off steam x x


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  • #2
    stop animal cruelty
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭stop animal cruelty


    Sorry to hear all that...is there anyway you can get involved in the community? or go to some classes? Any bus service around? Maybe you could suggest to some people you live near to come over to yours sometime for a cup of tea? l can imagine how hard it is to try & fit in with people but all you can do is try & you never know they might relax a bit.

    I think you should try & talk to someone re: you're partner or even better talk to him...might improve the relectionship..have a think about what you really want in life that will make you happy...


  • #3
    RubyRoss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 302 ✭✭RubyRoss


    Loneliness is a horrible feeling but there are lots of people out there just like you who want and need to meet new people.

    It’s hard if you can’t drive but there must be some local group or activity you could get involved with – even once a week. Have you tried looking up meetup.com? There might be something on in your area. Even a book club, evening course or a few hours volunteering would be a start.


  • #4
    Homebird50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14 ✭Homebird50


    Hello,

    Thanks for you replies. Theres is absolutely nothing out here for me to get involved in, ive already tried.

    I tried setting up a knitting club, posted 700 flyers and got 1 reply. But they didnt follow through after their initial inquiry :confused:.

    My partner is the nicest, caring and supportive person and broaching the subject of how I feel about him would be very difficult. I would hate to hurt him.

    Thanks x


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