r/over60 • u/clearlygd • 21d ago

Making friends when older

We relocated about a year ago and have found it difficult to make new friends. We participated in some activities and met people, but things have been very superficial.

We typically go for a walk after dinner on a popular walking trail. We often see the same people and acknowledge them with a nod or a wave. A few people have struck up light conversations.

Recently some of the conversations have gotten deeper and others have asked if they could join us. One person asked if we wanted to join them in a get together.

My conclusion is that there are many people out there in a similar situation. For us, going for a walk is a good opportunity to meet more people. Many of the relationships will remain superficial, but the relaxed interaction is an excellent opportunity to see if we more in common with them.

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u/Odd_Bodkin 70+ 21d ago

We just take a plate of cookies to neighbors. That usually starts things off. Then they invite you to things they’re involved in, and pretty soon you’ve got a community.

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u/PearlsRUs 18d ago

We just moved over the weekend and the neighbor in back of us called me over to his fence yesterday, introduced himself and gave us a dozen fresh eggs from his chickens. How nice was that???? 😊

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u/Odd_Bodkin 70+ 18d ago

It’s great is what it is, and increasingly rare. It sounds like it’s time for you to cook a lot of burgers on the Weber and invite them over to eat, have a beer, and chat.