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Lonely girl.....

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  • podperson
    podperson Posts: 3,125 Forumite
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    Hun,
    While it might have been nice to have a load of people get in touch, just because they go on a forum you do doesn't mean that you would have anything in common. Try and have a think about what kind of things interest you and then look for groups/events/classes based on that - then you know you'll have at least one interest in common with the people there. What about a book club/film group/exercise or dance class/choir/college class/hiking group - you get the idea. Also have you tried Gumtree - I find it really useful for local groups. I know it can be really hard, I moved to a new city about 18months ago and it was really scary at first trying to put myself out there to meet new people (still can be sometimes!). Good luck with it x
  • Dave101t
    Dave101t Posts: 4,157 Forumite
    Target Savings by end 2009: 20,000
    current savings: 20,500 (target hit yippee!)
    Debts: 8000 (student loan so doesnt count)

    new target savings by Feb 2010: 30,000
  • mummyroysof3
    mummyroysof3 Posts: 4,566 Forumite
    Hi i feel like this sometimes too, i live in nottinghamshire with 3 young kids and 3 school runs a day i would love to get out and do things and make some new friends but struggle too x
    Have a Bsc Hons open degree from the Open University 2015 :j:D:eek::T
  • lurvlyloz
    lurvlyloz Posts: 877 Forumite
    i live in Nottingham and find there's loads todo. some of my best friends have been met through classes and stuff. do you ahve the confidence to meet new people? would you try new things? classes like zumba & pole fitness (there's loads of these in Nottingham) are really good and fun. my local gym has loads of fitness classes that although its scary to begin with you get to know people quite quickly. Another thing to do is get your self on Group on then you can try new activities a bit cheaper & see if you like the m& meet new people :) x
    Facing up to things - nov 2012 total 9334.95
    back to work after baby -Jan 2014 - total [STRIKE]6905.28 [/STRIKE](1 credit card) £3535

    Debt Free Date March 8th 2017 (31st birthday)
  • newcook
    newcook Posts: 5,001 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    are there any social clubs near you? Im a member of a sports and social club (we and my friends class drinking and nattering a sport!!) and its fab! unlike pubs where you get the few regulars, social clubs are members only so its always the same people there. the drinks are cheaper than pubs too!!
  • CheeseCat
    CheeseCat Posts: 378 Forumite
    What are you into? That might help us give you better ideas :)
    Proud meowmy of four fuzzy cats :)
  • mackemdave
    mackemdave Posts: 769 Forumite
    Go on a couple of the free dating sites but make it clear that you are just looking for friends and say you are in a relationship

    smooch.com
    pof.com
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