Hi to anyone who would like to make new friends.
Im 52, stay at home dad with a measure of education and interests. Photography, Astronomy, Creative writing etc...
I live in a large town and don't have many friends here as I am a stranger in town. Making new friends is difficult as everyone is at work and I get terribly lonely and fed up with daytime TV, its rubbish! lol
Welcome. Could you join a photography club or a writing group ? I have found my hobby.. knitting and spinning to be a good way to meet people. I have found some mom's groups.. I know you are a guy but I think most mom's groups would welcome a stay-at-home dad. My youngest are getting a little old for me to be part of Mom's groups.. age 9. I might try some local walking groups. Check out meetup.com for groups in your area. Facebook also might help.
Are you into any RPG - Role Playing Games ? We have a local game store in town and tons of folks, mostly men, go there and play games.. Magic, D&D... etc.
It can be lonely being a stay at home parent. I must admit the kids give me plenty of work to do.
Do you still have children at home ? Or are they in school already ? If they are in school could you volunteer at their school ?
Have you thought about taking a class or two at the local community college ? Perhaps just for fun.. It would be a great way to meet people and get out of the house. If our community college was closer I would do that.
Sending tons of hugs!
Softwaremom
Hi there. What a lovely range of interests. I find myself at home more recently and know it can be hard. It seems to me to be a case of some money but no time, or as it is now more time but no money!
I completely understand. I’m in the same boat. I don’t have young children but my son who is 23 lives here. I have joined some groups on meetup.com. Yes you can find groups of singles but most anything. Creative writing groups, photography groups, all athletics, comics, matinees, astronomy, men’s book clubs etc. If you can think of it then you can find a group for it. I’ve joined social groups for woman, an easy sports group (tomorrow we play badminton), movies, board games, painting etc. It is the perfect way to meet people with similar interests in your area. The similar interests bring conversation starters. I bet if you looked you could find a stay at home dad’s group. If not you could start one and see what happens. I see new groups starting all the time and within minutes it is full of members. I’m not sure where you live. Meetup.com is all over the US. I just recently joined because I’m trying to make a life. So far I’ve gone to a paint nite, and a bingo. I also have seen a couple things other groups did and gone to one with my son. I’m also reading a book for book club and I have tickets to a movie and a play. I’m signed up for a lot. I just got started. Looking forward to badminton tomorrow. Easy sports plays badminton, corn hole, horse shoes, mini golf etc. We also do small hikes. I haven’t gone yet though. Although it’s giving me hope that I can have a life. When my son left after high school empty nest syndrome was very real! I spent so much time raising him and taking him to activities etc that I forgot to make a life for myself. I hope you can find some fun. There’s always someone here to talk to most times too.
Hi this isn't a pen pal or a dating site you know.! Why not follow the suggestions the others have made. As this site has members from all over the world it is unlikely anyone will live near you anyway.
I presume you are suffering from anxiety and/or depression as you are posting on here. Are you getting any medical help?
I thought it unlikely anyone would stay near me, but there are some, you'd be surprised!
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Saw your post. Always looking to talk, maybe make a new friend.
My kids are grown and live on their own. If you would like to chat with another guy, I’m here
You're right- a lot of TV is rubbish. I commend you for taking the time to be a stay at home dad. You have great interests- if there is not a group related to your wide interests- could you possibly start one? How old are your kids?
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