I do not know where or how to meet quality singles or widows.
I am a male senior citizen living in suburban Maryland with no family. With personal ads a thing of the past and online dating very costly, I was never a bar hopper, and it would be nice just to have a companion.
I am from New York where my friends live, and I notice people do not even want to get to know another person. Any specific or general advice?As a big fan of rom-coms, I believe wholeheartedly in the enduring power of kismet. No matter how many apps, ads or websites we create to help us reach each other, it all comes down to two people being in the right place in life at the right time.
Try taking a class or picking up a hobby, volunteering or going on a group trip. Consider joining or getting more heavily involved in an organization – rotary, garden club, biker gang, whatever suits your fancy. Sometimes the easiest way to get to know someone, romantically or platonically, is by sharing a common interest, as in the letter above.
Near you, there’s a place called the Bykota Center with a robust slate of programs every day for adults over 60, from ballroom dancing to a monthly lecture series. See if a place like that is a good match for you. I’m also going to throw this question to the wider readership. Readers who are seniors: Have you found friendship or companionship at a later stage of life? I’d love for you to write in with your short tales of kismet. I’ll share some of them in a few weeks to inspire this letter writer and anyone else who is looking for connection.If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.
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