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In reply to the discussion: Anybody else having trouble with being alone? [View all]rubbersole
(6,835 posts)56. I was going to suggest getting a dog.
My 7yo Havanese is incredible company. We walk twice a day and he has dog friends that come over to "play" (sleep on the couch). It is a commitment but I won't be without a dog as long as I'm able to care for one.
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I watched a Social Security tax guy say how when saving for a house, his family moved in with elder.
TheBlackAdder
Jan 2023
#79
Agree. Very important to stay connected and join social clubs, volunteer, or hobby clubs. Also get
onetexan
Jan 2023
#13
Guessing we will all need extra support during the dark months of qpuke controlled House!
SheltieLover
Jan 2023
#18
During bad weather I go to my nearest park rec center and walk around the track inside.
MLAA
Jan 2023
#60
I'm not alone, but I hope you don't mind if I share a very rewarding passtime I discovered
70sEraVet
Jan 2023
#58
Learn an instrument, if you don't have one. or start playing again if you do
msfiddlestix
Jan 2023
#67