It was a lovely sunny evening today and I’m trying to lose weight so I thought I’d go for a walk.
I would have loved to have someone to go with to be able to chat while we walk but I’m feeling so sad as I have next to no one.
I do have my one friend who I asked but she said she had other friends coming over. I’ve tried booking walks and catch ups weeks ahead with her (she says she will but cancels last minute) or on the day (always busy). I haven’t seen her in months to really catch up with.
My other really good friend moved overseas last year and has forgotten every one of the catch ups that I’ve tried to organise.
Earlier this year I realised it had been at least 6 months since I’d even been in someone else’s house. We’ve had plenty of our kids’ friends over to ours in that time and I’ve tried being friendly with the parents, inviting to stay for a cup of tea etc, but have received no invitations back.
Honestly, I don’t know what to do. I keep a tidy, clean house and do my best to be helpful and nice, and offer help when people need it.
My kids go to a tiny school so I’ve met all the parents there. I live rurally and have a small family, no siblings. I get on well with work colleagues (have been at my work a long time) but have never been invited along to any of the out of work socials.
Normally I just get on with it but feeling sad this eve. Anyone have any ideas how I can improve my friend situation?