How do you make friends as middle aged adults who do not have connections through children anylonger?

Question

Connections were easy through school activities, kids friends, kids sports. Without children in common, how do middle aged adults find connections with other people?

Answer 1

I am sans children, although I've worked w/ children in foster care and some having physical and developmental challenges, as well as, my families kids, so I have much experience. I took care of 6 children via foster care, (not alone) all except 1 was under the age of 3 years. I learned their wakeup calls fast.
I have met women and men in your position, including a brother. My best suggestion is to get into a sport, hobby or night class and let conversations be about the things you are doing or studying. It helps to have common interests to connect.
The newspapers and possibly your city or town has visitor center with hundreds of volunteer opportunities, hobbies, etc.
One thing to try to remember, is dating is different as an adult, yet some things about dating are the same as they were 20 or so years ago.
If you want a good friend then be a good friend, whether male or female. Read the newspaper so your mind will get into a different way of thinking. In other words, a lot goes on in the world, your state, neighborhood beyond the nuclear family, so get into what's happening out there. Even if you just skim headlines and read just enough of interesting articles it's so good to open ones mind.

Remind yourself an adult is with you. Adults will not accept guilt tripping. Treat other adults the way you want to be treated.
Do not make promises. Be honest about your intentions when you want to date someone new. Think about how you would like to be treated as a friend, then apply those attributes to the people you want to be friends in your life.
Keep it simple. Think first (what do you really want, mean, be clear), Breathe. Most important keep it light. Have some fun.
Just do it.

Answer 2

A couple of things to think about. Churches are a good place to find fellowship. If there is a children's home or shelter in the area, volunteer to work there and you'll find interesting folks.

Answer 3

church, neighbors. my hubby and I like being to gether so much, we have decided we dont need other friends, however, maybe if either of you work you can go on dates with either of your co workers and spouses.

Answer 4

you develop friendships with your coworkers, neighbors, family friend's, and homeless people =]