How do I meet someone?

I met my second husband via the internet and I'm so glad I did. I was very lucky as he was my first and last internet date. These days people seem to meet for coffee initially before a formal date, which I think is a great idea. You do have to be aware of your safety when meeting someone for the first time and be prepared for a few 'frogs' to come along, but even if you don't meet 'the one', I'm sure you'll make friends. Good Luck.

I started going on group walking holidays three years ago and I have now met three couples who got together after being on the same holiday. Its a lovely way to easily chat to people whilst tramping along and you dont have to choose a holiday where you walk miles, some of the lower graded ones are little more than the type of pottering you would do on a sightseeing holiday.

I was divorced aged 46 and it was painful how all the couple's we knew suddenly didn't want to know a single woman. It's not easy making new friends especially potential partners.

This may, or may not, be a cautionary tale or perhaps a fairy tale with a happy ever after ending!
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Oh MibsXX - are you with Dave Coaches? x

Three people I know have met new partners via Guardian Soulmates and are very happy and in two cases, happily married. If your views line up more with e.g. The Times or the Telegraph, better to try them. Also Saga has something for introducing older people. Good luck!

Teetime has absolutely nailed it - get out and DO things! It could be voluntary work, U3A, WI, or salsa dancing. Anything you enjoy and where you meet people. And don't rule out "women only" groups. Other women have sons, brothers, friends.... In my experience love can turn up when you're busy making other plans. Good luck!

I have just met a wonderful man via the internet (dating site). MeetUp is also a good way to get out and meet people...google it. You put in your post code and the type of things you are interested in and they send you information about groups in your area.

I know exactly what your saying Colabottle.
I am in the sam position as you and it’s much different to date nowadays as we all have a past and so as the other person
So Ill follow this post with interest.
Have been online to date but not for me.

I went on the next village along's annual coach trip to Barry Island... and came home with the coach driver, after years and years of being alone and never meeting anyone, just get out there, go do something different, you'll be surprised I am sure! :-)

I have been on my own for 30 years, and have just met the perfect gentleman at a table tennis club!

I am in a similar position, newly retired and been on my own for 20 years although was engaged during part of that time. I have found the internet is a minefield! I do voluntary work and have friends but never seem to meet new people. This last few months has been dire being stuck in the house because of the weather!

I met my 2nd husband via the Internet and we had 10 very happy years together until he died very suddenly 6 months ago.As long as you take the necessary precautions to keep yourself safe, it is a really good place to meet someone new.
There are a few good men in amongst a lot of "frogs" so take your time. I sifted through a lot of undesirables until I found my "prince" and believe me, he was worth the wait!
Good luck

I met my second husband at a singles social club. Great way to get to know people as he was just my friend for a year or so. Google singles social club and see what. Is in your area.

colabottle you have got to be what Americans call 'out there' if you don't go to places, try new things including social and sporting groups you are closing yourself off to opportunity. Internet dating works for some but people used to meet each other before then. Have you got a girlfriend you could go out and about with? Courage mon brave!! Good Luck. .
PS Do I live near you if so I'll come with you.

I met my second husband via a newspaper ad. We have been happily married for 13 years.
Good luck.

The internet might be a thought. I know lots of people who met that way. Good luck.

When I look back over a near life long involvement with the SNP, I see dozens of relationships/marriages which developed because of this shared interest. I'm not suggesting for one moment that you join the SNP just pointing out that there are many widowed/divorced/single people of both sexes involved in special interest groups, where there is the opportunity to get to know someone gradually while pursuing a shared interest.

Try ClassicFM website - they have a meeting people scheme - and many listeners are of a similar age to you. dating.classicfm.co.uk/s/