I have no one to talk to

[Glenn]

All I want to do is make friends and also find a partner. I am so down and lonely and feel like something is wrong with me. I feel like there is something wrong with me but I don't know what. 

[white knight]

Hi, welcome

We do receive a lot of members posting the same problem. You cant beat tradition if you want to meet someone, tradition meaning clubs, groups and dating apps is you have boundaries.

My daughter met her husband of 7  years on a dating app, but many meet the wrong type for them. So set your boundaries and choose wisely. Make your first date at a cafe or similar and agree to leave the decision to date again after you've departed ways, this takes any embarrassment away as you can do that by text. That text also give you an opportunity to praise the person on the attraction or other.

Making friends isnt easy either but clubs like sports clubs, golf, tennis scuba etc is a good start. Most large towns and cities have walking groups. If you are introverted dont worry, an extravert will see you as ideal for a partner.

I hope I've helped. 

TonyWK 

[sbella02]

Hey Glenn,

I'm so sorry to hear that you've been feeling like this, I hope you can find some comfort here on the forums. TonyWK has given some great advice already, and I'd like to echo this and offer my own.

If you have any hobbies that you enjoy, you could try and find some local clubs to join where you can meet likeminded people - book clubs, sporting clubs, anything based on your interests. You can even join some online groups of people from a similar area to you who all have things in common (interest, experiences, etc.).

In the same vein, online friendships can be really impactful - provided you're maintaining safety online, places like Reddit and Discord can be great places to virtually meet people with similar interests or experiences.

You could also look for singles events in your area or somewhere nearby, if that's something you'd be interested in. There are certain pubs or bars that can hold events for people who looking to find a partner, so it may be worth having a look around and seeing what events are around. Facebook is always a good place for finding local events (not exclusively for singles, for meeting people too), and you can generally see lists of who might be in attendance and what to expect at the event.

I hope this helps, please feel free to keep chatting if you'd like, we're here for you.

All the best, SB