Making friends

[Christy]

I don't know how to. It seems the only way to meet people in my age group here is to go to the pub on weekends, which I'm not interested in doing. There aren't any groups or other activities around for young people here.

So how do you make friends? I've lived in the same town all of my life, I've never had to move and force myself to meet new people. I don't have any close friends nearby at the moment. I have a bit of social anxiety which makes things quite difficult.

[GuitarGirl]

Have you tried the internet? Not so much the Myspaces and Facebook's but you can try Craigslist, Backpage, there are probably other sites specific to Australia. It's pretty simple there are lot's of other people like you basically just an ad or a post that others in your community read suggesting doing something. I know several people that have done this and made real life friends.

[ryan is lost]

not that i can really offer you any personal help...

but i will let you know i can relate to you. im sitting here wide awake right now because of the same thing. its too bad youre on the wrong side of the planet :P

[Christy]

Thanks for the replies, it's good to know even though I'm a loner I'm not alone

I'm on Facebook but I haven't really had any luck meeting people in the area. I'd feel weird trying to make male friends in my area seeing as I'm in a relationship.I've met a few people in my area off the internet but they all end up realising the town we live in is boring and move away, haha. I guess having friends that live far away will still be good, as long as they can put up with me :P

[ryan is lost]

well the few friends i do have, i used to hang out with them selectively. i'd ignore text messages sometimes and just do poor things like that. i've realized i dont have enough friends and i care too much now to lose them for stupid shit like that.

i guess my point is even if your friends are far away....theyre still your friends. dont give up on em

[Christy]

Thank ya!
Sometimes it is overwhelming going out and seeing friends all the time, I'm sure you had your reasons.
Hopefully I make some friends on here

[Glen]

Hey christy what part of Australia are you from? I am in WA

[mybodymyself]

Also, have the same problem as you and the others whom have already responded to this. At the same time I don't drive or don't intend unless if I have to. Found that driving is way overrated unless its a place with no public transport or not a very good system as well. Live in a place where it has good public transport system in place. So, I can go into the city (NY) or etc close by.

[Glen]

I have never driven a car and can never get one.

[mybodymyself]

I have never driven a car and can never get one.

Glen,

Okay. Is it okay to ask you why you can't? As for me I'm capable doing it, but choose to not do it.

[Glen]

I have a eye disease which is not curable, my eye specialist said you will never drive.

[mybodymyself]

I have a eye disease which is not curable, my eye specialist said you will never drive.

Glen,

Okay and that makes sense. Sorry, to read about not being able to drive. Hopefully where you have has good public transport system?

[Glen]

Nope barely anything here. I rely on my parents to get me around or work colleagues. It sucks because my brother has a car and he can just get in it and drive when i wants something i have to ask and half the time i get told i can't be bothered to go into town etc the usual excuses- That only infuriates me more. But you can't have everything you want.

[mybodymyself]

Nope barely anything here. I rely on my parents to get me around or work colleagues. It sucks because my brother has a car and he can just get in it and drive when i wants something i have to ask and half the time i get told i can't be bothered to go into town etc the usual excuses- That only infuriates me more. But you can't have everything you want.

Glen,

Sorry and especially, your brother. Thats my situation as well and even where I live public transport is good. My sister is good about giving me rides and etc. For volunteering I don't rely on co-workers because I live so close to it. If its bad out I get ride from my parents. If not I just stayed home for the day. Which I hate of course to do.

[Glen]

I find my co workers are reluctant to drive me anyway at times. I mean there is a company car. If i ask to go someone it's normally the standard responces are no Glen or no glen ta ta etc. So i don't bother any more Sorry to have hijacked the thread

[mybodymyself]

I find my co workers are reluctant to drive me anyway at times. I mean there is a company car. If i ask to go someone it's normally the standard responces are no Glen or no glen ta ta etc. So i don't bother any more Sorry to have hijacked the thread

Glen,

Okay and its perfect alright to hijacked the thread.

[Christy]

Hi Glen, I'm from NSW, on the coast.
Can I ask what type of eye disease you have? My mother has one, she hasn't been able to drive since she was young. Do you get taxi vouchers from the government to help you get around? There are a few places that have volunteers that can give you lifts as well.

[Glen]

Um the eye problem is retinitis pigmentosa and no i don't have taxi vouchers i have to be declared legally blind first.

[Christy]

I'm not exactly sure of what my Mother's eye disease is called, but it's something to do with the retina and it's similar to Macular Degeneration. That's shitty if you can't drive or be declared legally blind.

[mybodymyself]

I'm not exactly sure of what my Mother's eye disease is called, but it's something to do with the retina and it's similar to Macular Degeneration. That's shitty if you can't drive or be declared legally blind.

Christy,

Sorry, to read about your eye problems. Have you guys or family member of ever thought getting a 2nd opinion or more opinion/s after. Basically, you have right to get this and no matter what is. To me driving is way overrated unless if you live some place that doesn't have public transport at all or isn't good.