How do I get my social life back?
821449
I know getting out there might seem scary right now.....however try doing different things each week....see what your comfortable with......do some things with your kids....go to a park, take them skating, or swimming. For yourself why don't you try getting active...join something where you can meet new friends...Do you like any sports? Go to the gym, or join a yoga class...or something like that.......\n\nI'm sure once you make an effort to do one of these things....you will meet someone that probably you have lots in common with......\n\nGood Luck to you getting out there!!!
887302
Keep your chin up, believe in yourself, and make new friends. Think outside of the box and go to new places where you can meet new people. I moved to a new town and knew no one... I found a couple of charities in the phone book and volunteered... I met lots of great and caring people that have become friends. You could also look into attending a church in your area. They usually welcome you in and have lots of activities regardless of your age. Remember that people who claim to be your friends and then ditch you were never really your friends at all... look for a better group of peers.  Good Luck!
568797
you need to find some new friends and not be so dependent on the old ones- wish I could help more but I'm in the UK!
555606
There is absolutely nothing you can do to get your reputation back. People are going to believe the worse about others - just human nature. All you can do is keep living your life in a respectable manner. Go about your business and be happy. Time alone will take care of that. Just don't share your intimates with anyone.
790884
Get out and make friends, there are people in your same situation that would love for you to join them.  The worst thing you can do is sit and home and get depressed about him being gone all the time.  Create you own life and have fun with it.
493917
Have you tried finding friends in your neighborhood? Find a nice person, and maybe take a walk with them in the afternoon. Get to know them. Go to the mall or a resteraunt, and start a conversation with someone, dont sound desperate though. Later, when you have to leave say, maybe we can talk sometime, you can come over maybe and we can have a barbeque or something! Good Luck!!\n\nP.S. try Yahoo Ansers too.....some ppl give u their e-mails and maybe you can visit them.\n\nGood Luck and hope this helps!
69694
You can't meet people if you don't go out.  Talking on the internet isn't even talking or meeting.  Try phone conversations to get used to someones voice and maybe this will build trust.
430414
No quick fix tips - You have to slowly change your attitude towards social events...  Instead of making these events turn into things that cause you stress, you should look at them as places where you can have fun and enjoy yourself there..  Because most likely you ARE going to have a good time at these events..  \n\nIts tough to do, so dont expect it overnight... You may even want to talk to someone about it..
1017974
I think you can enlarge your social life and activies to get to know more new people. Life is boring if you always be with the same group. \n\nThat's the reason, I sometimes, I like to go to disco or pubs to meet new friends.\n\nJoyce
212737
Sometimes, we all kinda go through that phase. But its nothing that you can't grow out of. Just take a bit of time out for yourself and re-evaluate your goals, your apirations, your associations with the people around you and work towards improving and developing on them. Be nice, be interesting, [Read the newspaper, magazines, editorials..theres a whole lot you can learn] expand your social circle and you'll do A-okay
691231
Frizzle has it - If you want to do well - your social life has to be put on hold.  Give yourself the occasional day off, but don't expect to keep your partying weekends and make sure your friends understand you will be out of circulation for a while!  Sad advice but true!
400257
get involved in things you love, hobbies, work.  realizing how much you love activities, and life.  try not to dwell and talk about it with friends.\nrealize the reasons behind the breakup and that "that is what was" then move on.
412431
Wrestle your life back into your control. Find your purpose and get busy with it. Do not isolate yourself from friends, call them "now" and get some plans in action. Talk to your friends about a new job for you. Probably one of them, could hook you up where they work, or at least, tell you about something you might enjoy doing that you have not thought about. Embrace life and life will reward you for your efforts. GO!!!
537878
finding a new partner, going out and meeting new people. try not to cooped up in the house. it takes time but u will move on! we all do! see it as a blessing in disguise, whatever u do, do not call that person. good luck!!
188313
Don't use the internet.   Go out and do things that you enjoy doing.   It can be anything from Bowling to Church to hanging out at a local club.   Socialize and make friends in the area that you live.   Meeting a girlfriend through a friend or work is the most common way people meet people.  Be yourself and just enjoy making friends.   The rest will fall into place.
238078
go out with some friends. Have fun, don't put yourself in situations where you sit alone and all you think about is the past. \n\nContinue living. Life shouldn't stop. :)
93883
Start posting at a forum first.\n\nYou'll make plenty of friends that way.\n\nBaby steps!\n\nGood luck.