AIBU to ask if you want to be my friend

[way2serious]

Feeling lonely. No friends and I don’t go out unless it is to work or to the gym. My best friend died 3 years ago and has left a huge hole in my life. Is there anyone who would be my friend?

Hi @way2serious I'm happy to have a chat if you like?

I'm so sorry for the loss of your friend

I’m so sorry for the loss of your friend OP that must have been so difficult for you. I’m absolutely happy to chat. I hope you’re okay.

@Panterusblackish thank you. I still miss her every day. It doesn’t help that I lost my mum the year after as well

@MumCanIHaveASnackPlease @Faranth Thank you both. I am fine. I just miss a friend. It would be great to find someone I can be open and honest with about all aspects of my life.

I'm happy to talk with you, I lost my mother a year ago so I know how you feel x

Am heading off to bed now but will respond tomorrow to any messages. Thank you

@spanktastic so sorry to hear that. Hope you have some support in your life.

I’m sorry about your friend. My beloved friend died very suddenly of aneurism and after two years, I still miss her terribly. It must be really hard but I don’t know if online friend can replace IRL friends. Is there any social groups local to you that you could join? Is there any socialising you could join through your work?

@JadeMember sorry to hear about your friend. I am such an introvert that I find it hard in real life to build friendships.

Hi, I’ve met someone through mn (both had bereavments) and we now chat by text, do pm me if you wanted 🙂

Hi, I’m always open to making new friends. My best friend moved back to America and I don’t have many friends here. I work part time, my daughter is getting older and I do have a lot of free time.

I haven’t used it for a long time but bumble used to have a BFF option - I found an amazing group of girls when relocating on there x

I'm very much an introvert too @way2serious and don't have many friends.

Do you have any pets? I find animals so much easier than people!

Open to making new friends. I'm an introvert and find it hard

Me!!

I'm 46 and live alone. I have lots of friends and acquaintances but no-one to really chat to and confide in. No one to drop random texts to. No-one to nip for a brew with. I'm more than happy to natter! xx

Thanks everyone for your responses. If anyone fancies me as a new friend, please feel free to send me a message. I promise to respond.

Looks like my private messages are disabled! Anyone know why?

So sorry to hear about your friend. My husband died this time last year.

It must be terribly lonely for you. How did you meet your BF and what did you have in common?

Can you have some friendly chat with people at your gym - that could be a start for finding a new closer friend.

As you'll know, it takes time to make a close friend. The spade-work is relentless but the reward is huge.

Mine seem to be disabled too. Is it something to do with the child abuse images that were being posted to MN a few weeks ago?

Mine are too OP, I imagine it's site-wide at the moment for some reason.

What area are you?

I don't know if you're not allowed to give too much detail, but would it help to put your broad age (like 35-40) and the county you live in?

Or is that not too important as you're only looking for online friends?

I run a charity and we get volunteers of all ages, many of whom have become close friends through doing so. It's certainly what I would do in your position.

I lost my dear friend just before Christmas. We were constantly messaging and I could talk to her about anything. Life is so much emptier without her. I'm sorry for your loss. I can't PM right now. I suspect nobody can.

Thanks again everyone. I hadn’t realised about the problems with private messages.

i am early 50s but quite young looking and in my ways.

I am based in the midlands.