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Lonely late 40's

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daisyji · 11/06/2025 14:59

Hello,

I hope it's okay to share does anyone else feel incredibly lonely? I'm very grateful to have a nice DH and two lovely children. I've lived on a remote farm for the last 15 years and had severe illness, so never really had the chance to forge new connections. I have a couple of old friends who I keep in touch with, but it's not regular contact and the distance is huge. I've had 3 major 'breakdowns' over the last 3 years and they seem to have affected my ability to connect and chit chat. I feel a shell of my former self. I've never struggled with friendships before, but I seem to be in a real catch 22. I feel like my bubbly personality has gone since the breakdowns, and they've really affected my confidence.I don't feel upto much, don't fit in with school mums, or the country set. My best friend of 33 years ago sadly died 5 years ago and life hasn't been the same since. But where do I start? Is it possible to build a friendship circle or friends in these circumstances? Thank you in advance x

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blackheartsgirl · 11/06/2025 17:38

Hi sorry you’re feeling like this, it’s crap isn’t it.

I don’t have any answers because I feel similar. I’m widowed now and my children are grown up bar dd3 15. I have no family (all deceased) and only 1 or 2 friends who have their own lives. I’m 48 and I spend so much time by myself with no one to talk to or confide in.

even going to clubs makes me feel even more alone

daisyji · 11/06/2025 22:04

Thanks so much for your reply, means a lot, but sorry you are feeling similar, it's really tough. Hard to join groups as well when not feeling on top form, a bit of a vicious cycle I guess

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