Janmarie1965

[Janmarie1965]

Hi...I've been a Christian since 2006. Recently I moved out of my daughter's home. I'm not almost 60 and living by myself for the first time in my life. It was exciting at first, but now I'm very lonely. Any advice on living alone in your empty nest years?

 

[Magenta]

Hello Jan... do you have a church family?

 

[Lynx]

Hi...I've been a Christian since 2006. Recently I moved out of my daughter's home. I'm not almost 60 and living by myself for the first time in my life. It was exciting at first, but now I'm very lonely. Any advice on living alone in your empty nest years?

Howdy and welcome to the Forum.

Loneliness and boredom are commonly mistaken for each other. Maybe you are bored.

Try finding something to do, something that you get enthusiastic about. See if that solves the problem.

 

[Subhumanoidal]

Hi...I've been a Christian since 2006. Recently I moved out of my daughter's home. I'm not almost 60 and living by myself for the first time in my life. It was exciting at first, but now I'm very lonely. Any advice on living alone in your empty nest years?

I'm not an empty nester but I am almost 50 and recently found myself living alone. Fortunately for me I don't mind being alone too much. I tended to self isolate to begin with.
But I still get moments of loneliness and boredom. I am unable to get out and make friends, nor would I be good at it if I were able to 😂
If you're able to get out more then that can be a way to help. Especially anyplace that may have people with similar interests or just an opportunity to meet people.
Using the forums to chat and meet new people is another way.
Personally I like to keep myself distracted with my own interests.
Another thing is try to step outside your own interests and comfort zone and look for other things. Sometimes you come across something that you end up liking things that you thought you wouldn't.
Right off the top those are my suggestions. I'm sure others can provide more ideas as well.