Having such a hard time finding friends

Carla - posted on 12/10/2012

Okay, Angela, I am going to close this one out because you have your new thread up. Thank you to everyone who responded.



God bless, all!

Angela - posted on 12/09/2012

Thank You Mary for your input. I had posted on a new thread because I found this sight on my phone and couldn't figure out how to post a new one. I have it now though. Thank you for your advice. It's greatly appreciated!!

Mary - posted on 12/05/2012

Sorry, it was listed as new threat.I didnt look at the date.

Angela - posted on 12/05/2012

The original post on this thread from Michelle Horns was nearly 3 years ago!

Mary - posted on 12/04/2012

I also have that type of problem.I am 49 and my friends are of simular age However,their children are leaving home or gone and I have a 4 year old.I have met some very nice people thru my homeschool group and have been included in a couple of things.So I am not friendless.But I do understand how you feel.I started with a library group geared for my daughters age as I wanted her to socialize with kids her own age.And I met another mom who homeschools all of her children.And I have branched out from there.Focas on your family and GOD will send the right people to you.I know it is lonely right now.I spent the first 2 years of Jo's life lonely for female conversation.I know that my old friends are just moving on as we all do.I hope this helps.

Angela - posted on 12/04/2012

I have just started my walk with the Lord and have the need to make friends with christian values but not sure where to start

Emailed the leader of the church I attend but thought I should try as well. Can't figure out how to post on here my own so decided to reply. I'm in Granada Hills Ca and would like friends from anywhere. God will see I find some people to talk to as he sees fit. Email or friends I can meet up with would be nice as well. The Bible says to be among believers and on an everyday basis I am not. So if you'd like a friend please email me aconger143@Hotmail.con. Thank you and I hope you enjoy this day God has blessed us with!!

Erica - posted on 09/16/2012

Ok so my husband got a job in Michigan in april so we moved here.... I have lived in Georgia my hole life, and have no clue how to make new friends ugh.... I have 2 kids a boy that is 6, and a baby girl that is 4 months.... I go to church, but it is a big church and it is hard starting a conversation with my baby's right there .... Anyway if there are any mom's in Trenton Michigan that want to get together let me know please.....

Michelle - posted on 08/04/2010

Rebekah: I moved away from Michigan about 6 years ago. You must be close to Grand Rapids. I never had friends that were from that state when I lived there all of them were some other states. I am not sure why! Anyways I can at least help you maybe if you are close to GR I still have family and friends there that are christians and are moms!

Thank you everyone else for your support. I know you all are friends on here but I really need one or two friends that would like to hang that lives here too! Is that asking too much?

Rebekah - posted on 08/04/2010

I completely understand, I moved to Michigan over 9 years ago and still don't have friends my age. I've tried in so many ways, from the college I went to, to the church I attend, to different clubs, even volunteered in the community, and tried Meetup as well. Still have had no luck making friends, but I've noticed the area I live in, most of the people have grown up together, which makes it hard for them to accept someone new. It sucks! :P All I can tell you is PRAY! It's what I've been doing more and more since my son came along... I really want a Christian lady friend, that is a mom, around my age, has young kid(S), and is married. I believe God will provide this, and I believe He will do it for you too.

CJ - posted on 08/04/2010

This will sound strange but thankfully God works that way :) I needed extra income and He lead me to a company that was started and is maintain on christian biblical beliefs. It puts me in front of women A LOT! I've made tons of friends and I've made the extra cash I was looking for. I only work a couple hours a month but I'm having a GREAT time!

Amy - posted on 08/03/2010

I have the same trouble. It is not that I can not start a conversation it is people are so busy. I have friends but to get together and do something is hard. With kids too it is hard to call people to make plans cause the kids always want something. I live in West Reading PA. Jesus is the best friend of all. Jesus loves you and so do I.

Stephanie Jo - posted on 08/03/2010

I agree with Carla and Jill. I have 2 maybe 3 at the most.Busy lives. I am like you I have a hard time starting conversations,even when someone else does,I turn shy,dont really know what to say. I am really loud and love to laugh with people I really know. I have made so many friends here.They are wonderful.So count us as your friends and you have so many.

Carla - posted on 08/03/2010

PS: You always have us:)

Carla - posted on 08/03/2010

Jill is right, people are so busy nowadays. I have seen it with my own children, raising kids, working, groceries, laundry, dentist appts, people are barely keeping their heads above the water of life.

We will pray God send someone along, of good Christian values, to be your friend.

God bless, honey

Jill - posted on 08/03/2010

i feel your pain.... i have alot of friends so to speak in my neighborhood.... christians ... non christians.. but everyone is sooo busy with there lives ... there is no time to get together ...myself included... i don;t have alot of time ..my kids are young and need all my time....

i agree with Vicki.... pray...God is faithful and will bring you new friends...in His time.....

Heather - posted on 08/03/2010

I have been there! Does your church have a moms or womens Bible study? That is what has helped me the most! I have made wonderful friends there and it has just been great! It finally gave the women that I went to church with for months but never bonded with and myself something that connected us. Then those connections connected me and my family with others in the church, it really was a blessing, and to top it off, once a week I get to study God's word with a fabulous group of ladies!!!

Vicki - posted on 08/02/2010

Keep on trying, and asking God to help you sister! I am socially challenged, myself. I have a difficult time making the first move with new friends. Thank God, he did it for me. He gave me a socially extroverted son who finds a friend wherever we go, and he put several kind-hearted women in my life who made the first move, and didn't give up on me, even when I made things difficult. When God blesses you with your new friends, it will be that much sweeter because you had to wait for them.

I met many of my friends 9 years ago in ECFE and we are still friends today. (early childhood family education). The year-rounder was a great class to make great friends, because the class lasted for 8 months.