When we were immersed in our careers and/or raising families, finding friends and meaningful activities were seldom issues. Once into retirement (and possibly moving to a new locale), however, we may discover that finding kindred spirits, activities and areas of interest can be a real challenge.
For many of us, loneliness can be a result of making limiting lifestyle choices, hanging onto negative beliefs regarding our social attractiveness, or suffering a turn of bad luck.
Often, simply reaching out to people with a suggestion of an activity or attending an event can yield positive results that help break the stigma of loneliness and open you up to new experiences. And it might even be exactly what the other person or group was looking for, too!
Here, women over the age of 50 weigh in on fifty simple, effective, and fun ways to reach out and connect with others.
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