Feeling so lonely I may attend an MLM zoom event tonight.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I hear you. My DH isn't even mad at me but I always feel like I don't have any friends. I don't know why adult friendships are so hard. I feel like I know a million women and we like each other, but I can't think of one who I could hop on the phone with for a little while or invite out for a socially distanced walk. And I even miss the forced socializing from my old office because at least I could trick myself into feeling like I had a social life. So I definitely get going to an MLM event for the company!

I'm not going to deal with the husband thing. But I highly encourage you to text a couple of people you'd like to get to know better and ask them to have a socially distanced walk or drink on your stoop or porch with you. I have made myself do this and rarely does somebody turn me down. Because lots of other women out there are looking for connections. It's great if you have a dog and so do they -- it's a conversation starter/something to do. But I like the drinks as well, if you drink. I know it is difficult, but just do it.

Skip the MLM. You are better than that. Better yet, call me and ask me to come over for a drink. I'll be flattered and say yes. Because I'm usually the one doing the asking.

[Anonymous]

I would try this before an MLM!
https://www.qtinebuddy.com/

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
OP, would you be open to taking a Zoom (or Google meetings or whatever) class?

You won't make best buddies necessarily but could get interaction and engage your mind. It's a great distraction from the pandemic, and could give you new things to thing about. Plus, having something for which you have to do some prep work during the week--reading, writing, etc. -- is another added distraction and engagement.

I'm taking a six-week class -- once a week for 2 and a half hours -- through one of the DC theaters, because in normal times we're big on theater. (Not an acting class, more of a literature/culture class, and the instructor makes it as interactive as possible!)

Think about what interests you and start searching for classes, perhaps? Bear in mind I'm not talking about enrolling at some local college for online courses that last a semester or whatever; just look for four-, six-, ten-week live classes that interest you. There are more out there than ever.

Just a thought, in case you're interested. It's not free, of course, if that's an issue, but it is probably a better use of money than feeling you must spend on some unneeded item to support an MLM.

Thank you. I will look into this!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would try this before an MLM!
https://www.qtinebuddy.com/

Do you have to talk to someone in person, or can you just chat online? I don't like phone conversations.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
OP, would you be open to taking a Zoom (or Google meetings or whatever) class?

You won't make best buddies necessarily but could get interaction and engage your mind. It's a great distraction from the pandemic, and could give you new things to thing about. Plus, having something for which you have to do some prep work during the week--reading, writing, etc. -- is another added distraction and engagement.

I'm taking a six-week class -- once a week for 2 and a half hours -- through one of the DC theaters, because in normal times we're big on theater. (Not an acting class, more of a literature/culture class, and the instructor makes it as interactive as possible!)

Think about what interests you and start searching for classes, perhaps? Bear in mind I'm not talking about enrolling at some local college for online courses that last a semester or whatever; just look for four-, six-, ten-week live classes that interest you. There are more out there than ever.

Just a thought, in case you're interested. It's not free, of course, if that's an issue, but it is probably a better use of money than feeling you must spend on some unneeded item to support an MLM.

Thank you. I will look into this!

I'm that PP, OP. Go for it! If one class is kind of a dud, finish it and try another. You'll at least get distracted by it! The class I"m in has a really fun instructor and it's nice just to listen to her, and some of the other people are fun to listen to as well when we have discussions. I really hope you give it a try, and OP, contact some acquaintances for distanced walks etc. too as folks are saying here. I wish you the best and hope you get some great interaction soon!

[Anonymous]

I joined a book club pre-pandemic and they have continued to meet via Zoom. I haven't joined because my job is non-stop Zoom meetings and the last thing I want to do is get back on Zoom. But you could probably find a book club. Try meetup.

I also joined a bicycle club. They do group rides (people wear masks and social distance). You could look for a club related to your hobbies that meets via zoom or meets but social distances.