Lonely living alone

[dailychat]

I have recently moved to a new area due to work commitments and live alone. It is a lovely area but I feel so very lonely. I have one friend close by but I would hate to spend that much time with her that she gets fed up. I have never been home sick before but I am now. I would struggle to go out and meet new people as I am shy. I don't know what to do for the best. The commute to work would be too far and I love my job so I am in a little bit of a difficult situation.

I would go and join something that you like doing. Even something where you don't have to spend a lot of time talking to people, like a choir or a sports team, will mean you get to know a few more people outside of work, and gradually expand your circle. It will also fill one of the evenings. If I didn't have dc and had moved to a new place, I would actually go out and join a few things.

Like you I'm shy and in a new place. I joined my local Pokemon Go Facebook group. So far they seem to think I'm ok...

Could you do a flatshare instead of living alone?

See if there is a local Women's Institute group. You can go as a visitor before joining and it's a great way yo meet new people. Every group is different, but you will get a warm welcome and probably a nice home made cake too! 😁 have a look on the WI website or search Facebook in case a local group has a page. Our monthly meetings are a mix of speakers, activities and social evenings, and offshoot groups for a book club, knit and natter and crafting. Many of our members are also in rock choirs, gardening clubs, lunch groups etc so it might open up lots of other opportunities. You may not be interested in every speaker topic, but there's always something to learn, and some of the other ladies may become good friends. If others are interested you might be able to arrange theatre or movie trips as a smaller group too. It's worth a try. You can get involved as little or as much as you like.