What is a good way to meet a person who could be a companion, not necessarily for marriage, for a healty, active, 60s widow?
2006-08-23 17:09:12 · 4 answers · asked by gedanini3@yahoo.com 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
A lot of communities have senior centers where they have scheduled activities where you can meet people.
I would really suggest becoming one of those "mall walkers" that go walking in the malls before the stores open. Wow! There are a TON of older, but not old, people that do that and they really seem to have their own thing. It is the same crowd practically every morning and after a time they all seem to get to know each other and pack the food court like crazy after their walks to have a cup of coffee and just chat. What a great way to start the day - and healthy, too.
2006-08-23 17:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by Road Warrior 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a stroll in the park, go for a movie, visit the local zoo or museum or the art gallery, chit-chat and have lunch or dinner in a quiet corner of a coffee house or a cafe.....these can be some good ways to meet and spend time with a companion. Until and unless the companionship matures into a more serious kind of relationship it is better to avoid private places to meet, such as your own home or in a hotel room.
2006-08-24 00:18:47 · answer #2 · answered by yuvan53 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could join a group -- anything that you like to do: hike, bike, go to museums, play cards whatever. It might be easier in large communities and cities where there are more people out there doing things, but think of something that remotely interests you (even if it's something like "how to restore a claw-foot tub," or NASCAR racing).
Or, take a class (and not some sedentary knitting class, go out there and learn how to rock climb, speak Japanese, two-step...). What about a volunteer thing? I know that the SPCA could use help with walking dogs and whatnot at the shelters. Whatever you do, don't stay cooped up in your house -- I think that you will increase your chances of meeting pals if you are out and about. In my town there is this great volunteer organization One Brick... I know for a fact that people make lasting friendships working with them.
Take a trip -- with a tour group. Not just any tour group but how about with Habitat for Humanity? Build a house in a crazy third world country! Go see the Galapagos Islands. Go eat enchiladas in Ixtapa!
I know that if you start an activity like one of these you will meet many pals with whom you can spend time. I guess I'm telling you to get out there and live it up and you'll meet like-minded folks who are wondering where you've been all of this time!
2006-08-24 00:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by Shibi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Give up Granny
2006-08-24 00:10:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋