I was widowed 2008 and since then have been on my own. I do have family - a son, three grandchildren & I have 2 sisters & 2 brothers but they all have their own lives to lead. I am now retired surviving on state pension living in rented accommodation. I do volunteering on a local city farm as my passion is my love for animals. Most of my time I suppose I feel ‘contented’ enough with life but at times I look around and see so many couples within my age group and I start to feel quite lonely. I start to compare my own life with others and end up questioning myself as to why I am still on my own! Friends & some members of family have all somehow managed to find a second love. I had this conversation with a friend and she seems to believe it depends on your social life for example ‘the pub’ or a ‘nightclub’ or ‘online dating’ or even get interested in ‘football’ - none of which I have any interest at all. My sort of interest would be attending art classes or even pluck up courage and join some sort of walking or bowling club. Sometimes at my lowest I believe I must be really boring so hence a loner ? but then some of my friends are no more dynamic interesting than myself ?. My only mate presently is my cat Shadow who has been my buddy companion for the last 12 years. Have I turned into a typical ‘cat lady’ ?.
How do I bring this issue up with our neighbours?
Labour Brings in excellent Renter's Rights - long overdue.
this week’s unaccountable ear worm
