How can I find a friend?

[ICB]

I've been living in this new town for three weeks now and I realise that I miss good old fashioned company. I simply don't have any friends. It hasn't been so bad when the wife has been here because she usually just nags me and I am grateful to have someone to argue with (oh how I love to exagerate ), but this week she went to her sisters hospital as she has injured her ankle and next week will spend two final weeks finishing up her notice on her office job in the other city. It's Thursday and my weekend has already begun and whilst I could read a book or kill Zombies on the Playstation, I realise that I am starved of human companionship. It wouldn't be so bad if I was in my old city as I could just call someone up or just head out on my own as I know where people go, but I don't know anyone here. I was so bored that I even did the washing up earlier and that is just weird behaviour.

I wouldn't mind going out on my own to a quiet pub looking for conversation, but that's a bit scary considering that this is a small town and I teach young adults. Where do young adults spend their time? That's right, in the pub. It would be awful to have one of my students see me having a beer alone in a pub. I would look like a right sad old git. I could just spend all my time online annoying you lot and entertaining Bilbo, but likewise typing away on the internet is not the same as having a proper conversation with another human being. After all, a lot of you are shapeshifters and it isn't even clear if some of you are actual people.

So, a simple thread. How can I find a friend?

Stop being a loser simple.

I am a loser because I have moved to a completely new city and haven't met any friends in the few weeks that I have been here? Erm....okay....

And people say i don't get sarcasm on here LOL, i didn't even read any of your posts on this thread. I was just joking with you mate because its first funny thing that popped into my head.

You know your cool in my book, but you was an English teacher so you lose brownie points for that one.

[Gandalf]

I've been living in this new town for three weeks now and I realise that I miss good old fashioned company. I simply don't have any friends. It hasn't been so bad when the wife has been here because she usually just nags me and I am grateful to have someone to argue with (oh how I love to exagerate ), but this week she went to her sisters hospital as she has injured her ankle and next week will spend two final weeks finishing up her notice on her office job in the other city. It's Thursday and my weekend has already begun and whilst I could read a book or kill Zombies on the Playstation, I realise that I am starved of human companionship. It wouldn't be so bad if I was in my old city as I could just call someone up or just head out on my own as I know where people go, but I don't know anyone here. I was so bored that I even did the washing up earlier and that is just weird behaviour.

I wouldn't mind going out on my own to a quiet pub looking for conversation, but that's a bit scary considering that this is a small town and I teach young adults. Where do young adults spend their time? That's right, in the pub. It would be awful to have one of my students see me having a beer alone in a pub. I would look like a right sad old git. I could just spend all my time online annoying you lot and entertaining Bilbo, but likewise typing away on the internet is not the same as having a proper conversation with another human being. After all, a lot of you are shapeshifters and it isn't even clear if some of you are actual people.

So, a simple thread. How can I find a friend?

Stop being a loser simple.

I am a loser because I have moved to a completely new city and haven't met any friends in the few weeks that I have been here? Erm....okay....

And people say i don't get sarcasm on here LOL, i didn't even read any of your posts on this thread. I was just joking with you mate because its first funny thing that popped into my head.

You know your cool in my book, but you was an English teacher so you lose brownie points for that one.

Ahh, use the smiley's then dammit!

I am very sensitive about the fact that I am Billy No-mates, but I am not too bad now. I just wanted a drinking buddy, but once you get past friday night and start getting into the familiar routines of the weekend life is quite alright. I have been very productive today.

[ICB]

I've been living in this new town for three weeks now and I realise that I miss good old fashioned company. I simply don't have any friends. It hasn't been so bad when the wife has been here because she usually just nags me and I am grateful to have someone to argue with (oh how I love to exagerate ), but this week she went to her sisters hospital as she has injured her ankle and next week will spend two final weeks finishing up her notice on her office job in the other city. It's Thursday and my weekend has already begun and whilst I could read a book or kill Zombies on the Playstation, I realise that I am starved of human companionship. It wouldn't be so bad if I was in my old city as I could just call someone up or just head out on my own as I know where people go, but I don't know anyone here. I was so bored that I even did the washing up earlier and that is just weird behaviour.

I wouldn't mind going out on my own to a quiet pub looking for conversation, but that's a bit scary considering that this is a small town and I teach young adults. Where do young adults spend their time? That's right, in the pub. It would be awful to have one of my students see me having a beer alone in a pub. I would look like a right sad old git. I could just spend all my time online annoying you lot and entertaining Bilbo, but likewise typing away on the internet is not the same as having a proper conversation with another human being. After all, a lot of you are shapeshifters and it isn't even clear if some of you are actual people.

So, a simple thread. How can I find a friend?

Stop being a loser simple.

I am a loser because I have moved to a completely new city and haven't met any friends in the few weeks that I have been here? Erm....okay....

And people say i don't get sarcasm on here LOL, i didn't even read any of your posts on this thread. I was just joking with you mate because its first funny thing that popped into my head.

You know your cool in my book, but you was an English teacher so you lose brownie points for that one.

Ahh, use the smiley's then dammit!

I am very sensitive about the fact that I am Billy No-mates, but I am not too bad now. I just wanted a drinking buddy, but once you get past friday night and start getting into the familiar routines of the weekend life is quite alright. I have been very productive today.

I was like that when i left school early on, i didn't really have many friends. But i started doing activities i liked. And i met people who obviously had the same interest's as me.

And i made some good friends out of it, i think your best bet is to join a club. Or go do a certain hobby you like to meet people.

That way atleast you both have something to talk about, and you both share the same hobby whichever that maybe.

[Conrad]

My Father In Law moved to a new city when he was younger to shack up with his now wife. He too didn't know anybody so joined his local pub's football team, now he has loads of mates.

To be honest Miles I'd prob be a lot like you in your situation, keep myself to myself. Even so it's probably a good idea to join or partake in some sort of activity you enjoy, great for meeting like-minded friends

[Andre]

My Father In Law moved to a new city when he was younger to shack up with his now wife. He too didn't know anybody so joined his local pub's football team, now he has loads of mates.

To be honest Miles I'd prob be a lot like you in your situation, keep myself to myself. Even so it's probably a good idea to join or partake in some sort of activity you enjoy, great for meeting like-minded friends

Is there loser clubs?

[Andre]

Are.

[Ghost]

Are.