Amazingly I'm almost 40 years old happily married with a great family, however, my wife and I don't have any friends. We've lived in the same address for years, but find it hard to build friendships. Is this normal, are there people out there with no friendships specially close ones, sometimes I think we are the only ones. Is this normal? Thanks.
2006-08-25 01:57:56 · 28 answers · asked by amig 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
You are happily married, so you have the best friends you could ever have or need ~ a loving family. You're doing great, so don't worry about it. Most people would love to be in your shoes.
2006-08-25 02:01:33 · answer #1 · answered by :Phil 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I wouldn't say that you have no friends. I am sure that you might have someone out there that u consider a friend, but maybe not close...and I am sure at the very least your wife is probably your best friend (I would imagine). A lot of couples find it hard to find other couples to hang with and have fun with. In this day and age, a lot of people think that married friends are also ways of swinging or hooking up and if your not into that then it can cause a big problem in life. The question is are you and your wife happy with life? If you have a gr8 foundation and wonderful family and are happy then what do u need? It is always nice to have someone to talk to and be around to share things with. I have only a handful of people that I would even consider a "true" friend. They are not easy to come by in life and when u find a good one don't let go
2006-08-25 09:02:32 · answer #2 · answered by Eastcoast beachgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something a wise man said to have 1 good friend you are truly blessed, to have more than one you are rich. But to have the Lord is to gain all the wisdom in the world.
I do not have any and am free from peoples opinions and gossip. I am deeply relieved from others torture and love those who come into my life even for a moment. I hope to make and impression for a life time. True friendship is gained by those whom we love and admire. Next to the creator I have my husband and my cat. It takes a lot to be a true friend and there is nothing wrong with not having friends as long as you socialize.
2006-08-25 09:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by really???? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO it's not okay, get out there and MAKE friends, sporting events, school events, community stuff... I'm sure you'd make lots of friends, just give it a shot! If you're a friendly type of person it shouldn't be hard to make a new friend or two... or more!
Sometimes it is hard to make a new friend, but i've found that I've made a lot of new friends on the internet, sometimes I even get to meet the people in person, and it's super! If anything, I'll be your friend, and your wife's friend as well.
Good luck in finding some hometown friends though... ya never know unless ya get out there and try!
2006-08-25 09:02:45 · answer #4 · answered by jasminelyn_2005 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm 32, I don't really have any friends either, just acquaintances. I haven't had a best friend since high school. At this age when everyone has families of their own and working, we don't really have time to get out and socialize. I think it's common. I'm content with the way my life is too, I wouldn't want to go out with friends on a Fri night now anyway. I'd rather be at home with my family.
2006-08-25 09:03:28 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you always can hang out with your family, i dont know how normal it is, but my mother and step father have a ton of friends that they do things with all the time, but then again my mom had known there people since she was younger.
My dad on the other hand only has two or three friends.
you guys should consider joining a clob or something, trying to meet new people to hang out with, cause i think like would be boring other wise.
2006-08-25 09:23:29 · answer #6 · answered by liss843 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wife and I have been married for five years, no kids, nad we don't have any friends. We just spent a year in Charlotte and left with no friends. We've been in Charleston now for 6 months and still have no friends. We try to get out and meet people, but it just doesn't seem to work out. It's weird, but I guess that's how it goes for some people.
2006-08-25 09:01:59 · answer #7 · answered by abizzell4hire 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These in some cases is not normal but you are not the only one it is common, it also simple to make friends just start from going to the park and get someone to chat with around or even try presenting your neighbors with gift or organise a get together party you will get friends possibly.
2006-08-25 09:11:17 · answer #8 · answered by T-Babakashi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say most married couples don't have any friends. Certainly, in my experience, married people in your age group don't tend to go out regularly or do things with other people anyway.
Its only a bad thing if this worries you and makes you unhappy. If the only friend you need is your wife, why worry about having friends.
2006-08-25 09:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by Sean R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No you're not the only ones. My husband and I don't have many friends, I can't remember the last time we went out with another couple. I don't feel like we are missing anything, we have each other and our families.
We have people we chat with at work, of course, and we are pleasant to our neighbors. We're just perfectly content to spend our free time with each other!
2006-08-25 09:02:42 · answer #10 · answered by chrbarley 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋