Anyone have no friends at 50?

I have one friend but we hardly stay in ouch because of her boyfriend.

I have no close friends. Ever since I lost my son, everyone just disappeared.

I am at that point in my life, I went through some tough times with my husband and adult daughter. I became so stressed that I isolated myself for several years and now trying to come out of my shell… now looking to build those friendships.

I will be 47 in 2 weeks and have realized that I literally have one friend. I miss the days of being able to have girls trips, or meet to go out for dinner. I truly don’t know how I got here!

That's me. 🥲

Yes me too

I get like a little turtle 🐢 slowly pop my head out but any sign of crazy or drama …. Back In my shell. Lol I was never like this but hormones have me feeling all kind of emotions.

Same

No friends it's better that way to have no one so when you go into a care home you won't miss anyone

I guess if you look at it that way it is better I wouldn’t want anyone to see me like that.

I moved away to be near my grandson. Although I had friends back in Toronto and in Ottawa,I don’t have any here . I’m finding it very difficult and lonely. I get to see my grandson and daughter daily, lucky I can but I miss going out with gf’s .

I have my husband that's it , it's awful

I’m going to 50 and same, no friends. I tell myself it’s because I’ve became responsible when my other friends are not.

Yes! It is eye opening! I am almost an empty nester (a couple more years) and am thinking what will I do when I don't have the kids to occupy my time. It is so hard to make friends at this age

My family cut me out their life, we Trigger each other , so now I only have a husband it's so stressful and hurtful

I'm 52 and trying to live a stress free life as possible and with that I have not talked with some family members in months. At this time I don't have any friends and I'm looking to make a change in my life a my identity from the life I use to live. I'm looking to meet new people.

Making friends at our age is a pretty difficult thing but yet not impossible. You have to chose to put yourself out there & then do it. Where in your towns do people congregate the most? Those are the places you'll meet people who can become your friends. However, the very best way to make friends is by volunteering. You become friends because you're doing the same work & believing in the same thing.
This is a great way to meet friends as well, it's just difficult for those who want to physically get together for a girls night out or a girls weekend away.

At 45 I 💯% understand

Hi, I'm 53 and most of my friends and family moved out of state. It's hard meeting new people when you are older and your spouse is somewhat of a hermit 🤷‍♀️

I'm 56 and still trying to have a friend. 🙃

Yes this is me I am disabled with mobility issues and friends have just disappeared!!

Everyone just seems to fall off the radar At between 45, and 50 plus…why is that ?. I think a lot of women become involved with looking after grandchildren, and have little time for friends ( and don’t try to find time). Years ago, my sister was like “if I ever get grandchildren, I’ll keep working, keep my own interests”… the reality?… she now spends all her time with grandchildren….

I agree, I have one bestie and few other friends I see maybe once every few years. Friendships need to be nurtured just like any other relationship, I also think we aren't as trusting anymore so we don't put ourselves out there.

sorry to hear that about your family cutting you out. Sometimes I feel like the black sheep of the family even though my older brother has me beat. I was adopted by my step-father and my mother passed when I was 17(she was 39). My dad remarried very soon after her death and this family hasn’t been the same since. I miss my mom.

My son is sometimes there if I message first , but that's it... I pray every day for healing for my daughter, hoping she will get in contact, but the world talking about Bullying and my god when it's in the family home , what chance do you have , my life is peaceful without secrets, lies, abuse, but I'm also torment myself with I just want my family back ... Luckily I'm strong and I'm getting on with my life the best I can , I lost my mam , my rock, thank you for sharing your story , xx