Where do I find a new partner at my age?

[Grandadwasthatyou]

Approaching 58, overweight and feeling very jaded. Have ended a very long term relationship and although I don't mind my own company I really miss physical contact, I don't necessarily mean sex, just a hug or holding hands. Somebody to share stories of my day with or have a good laugh.

I am self employed, work from home and have no contact with males. I hate pubs and just don't know where people meet new partners these days. I certainly can't be bothered with OLD, my friends tell me it's full of men who just want one thing and are usually after women much younger than themselves.

I feel really sad and down. I always thought I would be with this man until the end of my days but it wasn't to be.
I have a lot to offer, a good sense of humour and am generally a nice kind person ( so friends tell me).
I really don't want to spend the rest of my life on my own. Where will all the men be who are in the same boat as me?

have you tried 'meet up'?

Have you tried joining a club, night school ? spice ?

You sound lovely OP. What hobbies do you have? What interests you?
do you have a network of friends?

Also, this will sound really Really lame but during lockdown i've re-discovered The Golden Girls and it still makes me laugh, love watching their dating journeys. Suggesting it here because it's very lighthearted and may get you in the right frame of mind for when lockdown is over? I know its a sitcom but those women are out there socializing (and are a lot older than you)

Think about volunteering in an area where men also work. I see that you are still working, but if you have a free day, volunteering is worth a try.

Charity shops often attract male volunteers - my sister met her man there . I volunteer at our local museum as a "meet and greeter" , and we always work with one other person. I often work with men, and we have a good old chat while sitting at the front desk . Things like this can be very satisfying , you meet nice people, and if you meet a man , it's a bonus. Good luck !

Yeah national trust helper/volunteer people seem to be a mix of both men and women.as well.

What about a walking club, esp if you'd like to get fitter/lose weight?

A fifth something lady I know met her dp through a female relative of his at Ceili dancing lessons. (She asked her if she'd like to go on a sort of blind date with him and she did).
(She had been sailing for years but hadn't met anyone through it).

He had unfortunately passed away now but my 95 yr old grandmother met a male friend/bf through art classes I think.

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Agree with volunteer groups and community groups. You meet nice friendly people through these.

I think you should try OLD for yourself. You might like it.