15 Ways to Beat Loneliness as You Enter Your 50s {Make New Friends}

[@JEANNEHUNTER-q5t]

Never get complacent; as you enter your sixties, friends may move away or, sadly, pass away. Keep making friends and connections!

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Love it!!

[@ralphsmith8350]

I know more dead people than live people.

[@jenniferfrotton3191]

I volunteer every week at a retirement home meeting with the residents for an hour long coffee and chat. I love the friendships I have formed with these residents - I learn so much for them and thoroughly enjoy their company. My favorite part of the week!

[@LaManteca76]

You just made my day! My sister & I would visit our mother at the nursing home at least 3x a week & it seemed like only a handful received visitors. It seemed like such a sad place! Thank you for volunteering. I'm sure the residents appreciate it.

[@bamboojenkins8]

I'm a functioning introvert. Most of these would be mentally exhausting for me.

[@debkincaid2891]

I get that, too. 😅 Good ideas, tho. I'd keep my book club limited to 3 people, maaaybe 5. Fellow serious introvert here. 😉

[@TJ-yv3kp]

I totally understand your comment. I already knew I was a functioning introvert but Covid really proved it. While some around me were falling apart...I was living my best life...my small business skyrocketed, books got read, DVR emptied and house/meals better. These ideas are great though or helpful reminders to get off phones and talk to people again for some people 😊

[@loriloristuff]

I'm not, but my husband was, and one of my daughters is an introvert. It is exhausting for introverts to do extroverted stuff!!! Extroverts need to remember that the contact and events and activities with people, all the INTERACTION, wears introverts out.

[@janetstraw191]

Me too!!! 👍

[@SueKearney-n4q]

Here here…. She said, hiding behind her phone on her single chair….

[@MsDoglover02]

I was so proud of my sister when she moved to KY. She joined a Bunko group with her sister in law, found a hiking group, joined a book club and took classes on anything and everything including cooking and plants. When she got cancer, she continued as she could and it brought her join until the end. I have so many photos of things she took on with no regrets. :)

[@unamary57]

I belong to a 50 plus senior centre. They offer all kinds of exercise classes, card games, craft groups etc. I have met lots of new people and some past coworkers. I also joined my church choir and met a great group of singers.

[@RangeGleasry]

00:00 intro 1:18 community service projects 2:04 Facebook groups 3:31 volunteering 3:59 local events 4:22 local church (or other religious group 😅) 4:54 fun part time job! 5:48 hobby group 6:18 know your neighbours 6:49 exercise class/walking group 7:14 join the ymca 7:41 take a class 8:26 book club 9:14 community garden 10:07 go to the library 10:31 workshops, conferences

[@RangeGleasry]

Bonus 11:18 local sports leagues 12:37 visit cafes 13:04 attend networking events

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Coffee shops church you tube frugual videos walking thinking of volunteering at local hospital if they will have me crichette small vegie pot garden

[@marycarlson2230]

I joined a wine and cheese class and it was fabulous!!!

[@loriloristuff]

What was the old chant from Camp Fire and Scouts? "Make new friends, but keep the old, one is silver but the other gold." So sure, make new friends. But single ladies, whether never married, divorced or widowed, need to be careful of Facebook groups. Lots of creepy people on Facebook! COVID cut into people's abilities to make and nuture friendships. Their ability to do that kind of atrophied. So this video is quite helpful as a reminder on how to do that.

[@LydiaQ17]

I met a lot of people over the years at my hobby, but they are my acquaintances, not my friends. Friendship is lot more than just acquaintance. For my perspective and where I came from. But, if sociolazing is needed, just go for it.

[@debkincaid2891]

Practical, inspiring, doable advice as we've come to count on from you. What a breath of fresh air you are ~ 🤗

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Wow, thank you! I appreeciate your kind words!

[@UmAkkeri20]

Love your channel. I recommend checking out local independent bookstores for community events too. One of my favorites out here in LA hosts regular book clubs. It’s a really good time. You meet new people and get to snack while doing it

[@guitarsz]

really love this!!

[@antonette7801]

Thank you for the great suggestions but I still feel they may be for a more extroverted person. Most of these can be a nightmare for lonely introverts.

[@lynzimoore4010]

I really enjoy your channel and just had to comment. Being a bit older than you, I have tried every single one of the things you suggested (and probably a few more not mentioned). I did meet great people but developing deep friendships was more challenging. I find that the best friends I have/had I met organically living my life and you really can't plan that. It seems to happen when you are NOT looking. Just my two cents

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@lisabergsten7562]

My experience about bestfriends is the same as yours. Life changes, ebbs and flows. Some times you have friends and some times you don't due to various reasons. I have never had any luck making a friend by putting myself out there. It's especially disappointing now a days. Seems to me what people think is socially acceptable is making friend making really tough. Use to be it was friendly to chat with someone if you were out and about. Now people really don't want you to speak to them. You know they have their own family and friends group so they're good. That really rubs me the wrong way. I was brought up to be kind and loving to all people I meet. Not any more. If they are set they just aren't interested.

[@adriaba790]

Totally agree...these many activities bring many acquaintances,not many if any real friends ...I mean seeing people personally ONCE a year is not a friendship to me!

[@kimberlyjordan5086]

Wonderful video. Came at just the right time. Thanks!

[@cindyb.2951]

Our local library offers meeting rooms to several groups throughout the week. There are things such as ASL for the deaf community. There are groups that play cards and board games. And by the way you can check out board games also. Most towns have a senior citizen center. The seniors can play cards, play games, go to informational meetings, exercise, or learn computer skills.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Love this!!! My mother in law gets picked up by a bus for the day where they give her breakfat and lunch!

[@michellemartin8390]

I just found your channel and I love it. There are a lot of great ideas on your channel that give me great ideas for things to do. I am a woman in my 60’s who is not very mobile. One of my favorite ideas was streaming older musicians whom I really enjoy. Thank you.

[@redbird4]

Doing this is hard, especially if you can't drive and use a rollator for walking.

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

My mother in law is starting a program next weel where they come pick her up on a bus and take her to a center for the day. She will get breakfast AND lunch and meet new people PLUS, she will get some PT for her shoulder that bothers her. You might want to check with your county offices if you're interested in getting out more.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Library is nice place hellow to neighbour

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Love to try an art or floral class

[@shehnazahmad5213]

I must I know a lot of people. But, thru charity events etc. However, really friends I have 2. But, they have very busy life and she just don't go out. I am ok have my husband as friend. He is my husband, my bestie, my companion. When I was previously married I met so many people build up. I thought I build friendship to realise they were not really friends. We just met at charity events etc. I got divorce I was all by myself. They all desappeared. Now I decided no thanks I don't want to waste my time.

[@muzerhythm2242]

Sadly feel the same....but in a different situation. I've done many of the things she's mentioned, but when I do find good people and ask "Let's get together sometime." They always says "I can't I'm busy with my husband, kids." I even ask them to bring their kids on get together, to places that are cheap or free....get same response.😔

[@kellydeese8859]

@@muzerhythm2242 I completely understand. I reach out to various people to do things because I really desire that connection. A lot of times it just doesn't happen for one reason or another. I usuallyask again, but after a while I feel like I might come across as too clingy or needy.....I also don't want people to hang out with me because they feel they "have to" or "should". I think having aquaintances is great, but I desire strong friendships....ones where maybe we even take a few little trips together. My husband has this with his friends - I don't know whey I can't seem to make it happen.

[@julieemig432]

Good ideas

[@kriscampbell2327]

These ideas are good but like other commentators, I, too, am an introvert. I remember 40 years ago trying out a bowling league. That so totally was not my thing. Pretending to be gregarious and happy drinking a bottle of beer and throwing the ball in the gutter was so NOT my personality. I will say attending workshops and lectures on subjects that interest me has worked for meeting friends.

[@KerryJames-l6z]

Our local community centre

[@hoosierpioneer]

"Strike up a conversation". I fell like the other person will think I am coming on to them! Female to female is way more awkward for me than talking to males. Any videos for this?

[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Not yet 😊

[@victoriacortina7715]

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[@claudettekennedy7842]

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[@KerryJames-l6z]

I like frugual groups local stay cations

[@MohibbullahMahi-kq1hq]

Hello mam

[@wandahall4435]

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[@fionagrant2023]

l have no decent friends. l have outgrown most relationships because they were one sided meaning - their way or the highway. l was always being flexible, caring and considerate. Since 2020 l was uninvited, cancelled, unfriended because l didnt want to take the 💉💉💉

[@KerryJames-l6z]

I am 56 in October widow adult children it's my twins and I here everyone is in city three children gone back to city three children don't talk to me I do ask

[@TravelinRosy2025]

There's no life In usa life sucks

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[@saraconklinfrozenpennies]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!!