Do I want to be alone or do I want to be social?

TinaM said:
I have not been in a dating relationship in almost 15 years. I love living alone but read so much about seniors being socially isolated and how it’s not healthy. I choose to move to a new state after retirement and now I just have two out of state friends I text or call several times a week but no new friends or relatives in my new state. My only son is relocating to South America with his family in the spring. Other than my dogs and cat, I will truly be alone. I do plan to try to find some volunteer opportunities later on this year. Unfortunately, I live in a smaller town and the senior center sucks as far as activities.

I wonder if online communications count as social interaction for mental health? I’ll keep trying to meet people and hoping to get out there more in 2025.
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Online communication counts but noot as much as physical communication.
Just do what you enjoy doing.
 

Who_so_ever said:
I am an introvert. I prefer the company of myself, DH and my furkids. Some weeks I don't leave the house, other than go out in the backyard. I don't think there is anything wrong with that or question if I am weird. lol It's simply who I am.
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you are fine. You are happy. You're not weird, just content. Good
 

BTW, I am an introvert as well. Hard for me to want to go places where personal interaction is required. Often I feel better afterwards, but sometimes worse,lol.
 
Whatever you like is fine. When I first answered this thread I still had my dog but now she's gone. I miss her very much and for many reasons won't get a dog or cat.

I envy those of you who can still care for your pets and are able to afford to take them to Vets. I am very low income now and Vet prices have gone up substantially. So no more cats or dogs for me.

That's wonderful you still have pets and can fully meet their needs. Enjoy your time with them! If you like your life as it is there is no need to change it.

I am adjusting to being totally alone now. I have thought of going to the Senior center. People get on my nerves too easily though which makes me just stay to myself.

I enjoy going shopping and having little chats with people in the stores and I can do a little offline socializing. That is fine with me.

I've thought a little about getting a pet that's not a dog or cat but don't know yet. IMO I'd rather be alone or with a pet.
 

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