No where else to post I'm really lonely

[thegoodnameshadgone]

I'm 37. Two close friends from school. One with no kids , one with whose kids have grown up. I feel I have no one to share things with. Anyone want to make friends? Ellesmere

Not idea where ellesmere was included?? I'm Liverpool sorry xx

This time of year can often make you feel lonely - please don't think it's just you - you have two friends already from school and that's an achievement in itself . How many of us can really say that we have maintained contact with our school friends .
It's difficult when your lives are taking different directions and you feel you have nothing in common - whereabouts do you live ?

Oops sorry just realised you said Liverpool .

I'm down south so not much help but have you thought about volunteering op? There are lots of equally lonely people out there, and volunteering is a really good way to make new friends and boost your self esteem.

Loneliness is the worst feeling in the world. Have you felt like this for a while, or is it more recent/seasonal?
Hugs.

What are your hobbies, OP?

I recently joined a community choir, the people are really friendly and I look forward to going every week. It's done me the world of good (I can't sing, by the way ).

There are a few branches in Liverpool, is that something you might be interested in?

there is a website called meetups and it is basically listings of groups of people with similar interests.

www.meetup.com/

I second meetup. I've joined a few groups and have had a lovely time. The people have been really friendly.

Have you thought of joining the Women's Institute? There's some really fun, vibrant groups in cities now.

A quick Google has shown Liverbirds WI m.facebook.com/LiverpoolLiverbirdsWI/

Or pop your postcode in to the main WI site for others near you www.thewi.org.uk/

I don't have any friends from school or university. I've made and lost friends a lot of the years (changing jobs, moving house, lost some when I got married/suffered from depression/had a baby). In some cases we were just at different points in our lives. I do sometimes wonder what it would be like to have a best friend the way I did when I was at primary school. I've tried joining various groups- for the most part people are friendly enough when you are there, but nobody has become a good friend. I go to toddler groups and it's the same thing. It can get very lonely, but I keep trying. Don't give up hope OP there are lots of nice people in the world looking for friends.

I tried volunteering for the local age concern around my hours (full time) no joy unfortunately. I think I will try your suggestions - thank you xx

Play groups marmalady75 - same with me playgroups are great just all seem to have their own cliques. Feel very on the outside lol xx