question for people not socially active

@savypat (20216)
United States
July 6, 2011 1:43pm CST
I have lost two close friends, they moved away, I realize that they dragged me into many of their social activities. So now I am looking for a way to replace this involvement. I am checking out clubs that ae built around acitvities I enjoy and will most likely join a couple of these groups. But I really hate that first day, it's like starting school in a new school all over again.
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11 responses
@inertia4 (27960)
• United States
7 Jul 11
Replace it with MyLot. No seriously, I know it's hard to get involved in activities when your friends move away. I was always a loner myself and I have no problem entertaining myself. Although my family lives all around the same area. So I always have some one around to do something with.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 Jul 11
Since I already am an active member of mylot, I'd like a few face to face contacts. Thanks
@GardenGerty (160952)
• United States
6 Jul 11
I find that I am less likely to be "out there" in a group anymore. I am not working, and my friends are too busy or live too far away. I can understand how you are feeling. So what kind of club are you interested in?
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 Jul 11
Art or quilting so far.
@bhanusb (5709)
• India
7 Jul 11
Hi pat, nothing will be obstacle for you in your social activities. Your determination will make you reach to your goal.
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
7 Jul 11
I know, that is exactly what joining a new activity feels like the first day at a new school! I hate that feeling and I admit that I have avoided certain activities in the past in order to avoid feeling intimidated and self-conscious. It does take a certain amount of courage but it is a worthwhile thing to do in order to expand and meet new people. Years ago when I was newly single I joined a couple of bushwalking clubs all by myself; I didn't know anyone there but within a day I had new friends! It was tough but worthwhile!
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@TeresaE (19)
• United States
6 Jul 11
Joining clubs is the best way to go about it especially if you aren't in school anymore. I would do that, and also try to form closer bonds with people you have in your life and meet people through them. You could also join an online dating service but say you're only looking for friends.
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@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 Jul 11
Good Ideas but Hubby might object to the on line dating one.
• United States
7 Jul 11
I suggest to join in one of Clubs or Sportsteam, They are good activities
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@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
7 Jul 11
I like to join social groups too but do not like to be the center of attraction when I just joined in. A dozen eyes looking at me make me uncomfortable.
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• United States
6 Jul 11
Yep starting a new activity even as an adult is like the first day of school or a new job. I don't have many activities because they either don't want you to bring your kids (wich unless I'm at work I usually have them) or they are activities for the kids which is fine if I had the funds to even do that.
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@wongchoiyee (7413)
• Malaysia
7 Jul 11
Have fun, friend!
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@bingchen (1119)
• China
7 Jul 11
i can understand this feeling.especially putting new sicuation and feel strange.but i think that honest communication each other can let you find the good friends.maybe this is good idea to join these groups.
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• Philippines
7 Jul 11
It's great to be socially active if you're involved with those that share your interest. Back then I joined this art class thinking it will be about art of any kind. It turned out to be laying down a wide sized paper and painting whatever it is you're thinking of. The first week was great but when you're doing it over and over again, you're gonna want to puke.
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