I hope you find more ways to interact with people every day.

I hope you have a great weekend and a happy Valentine's day too!

Good that you're stepping up here! This is pretty safe, and there are so many kindred spirits here that perhaps you won't feel as isolated after awhile.

Glad you posted this! And Happy Valentine's Day back atcha!

I never really explored the different groups of DU3. I'm really glad that I am now. It's been five years since I posted. I need some training wheels!

in your area and would want to get together for a coffee or something.

I live in one of the most rural counties in Arkansas. You actually made me smile to think about bringing a whole bus load of liberals to the local diner!

You pick topics you're interested in & it will show you groups that have similar interests as yours. I met two of my best hiking pals on Meetup - one in a women programmer's group & the other in a writer's group. I'll bet you can find some like minded folks on Meetup. Then, rent that bus!

I'll look into it CrispyQ. Thanks!

Just to see us roll off the bus in our liberal finery would be such fun! 😉🙂🙂🙂. Welcome back dear backtoblue.

Though someone might have to save me andtake me away after!

I sent you a heart. No one should feel alone. You have DU friends!

Thank you, not just for the heart, but because I can feel that you mean it.

Stay here with us. We're a lot nicer. 😀

I think I'm moving in. Hope the other loners can make some room.

that is very brave of you to open up to us. Thank you for trusting us.
Happy early Valentines day to you.

I wish you good fortune in finding people to interact with in your life.

Don't get me wrong, I do socialize with family, friends, and neighbors. But I usually end up hanging out with other people only 2 or 3 times a month. Four times at most, like during the holidays when family always ends up on my doorstep.

"Loner" doesn't have to mean "lonely". Being alone is a state of being. Being lonely is a state of mind.

And as much as I do enjoy the company of others, as a counterpoint to the title of this post, some of my most miserable days where those days spend with others I didn't really want to be with.

My phone kept autocorrecting your name to bonnie. I gotta get this thing figured out lol
Your family being dropped on your doorstop made me laugh. Thank you

Before that I was living with my family, then college roommates, then a long-term boyfriend. I cherish my time now, but I understand that my situation (I made the choice to leave and live alone) is not yours.

Thank you SO MUCH for speaking up and putting yourself out there/here. This is a community, the same as a "physical" one. I look forward to interacting with you.

You're obviously welcome here!

As soon as the ads started following me, I deleted it. Glad that I did!

Post as much (or as little) as you wish. The group is not that active but we can always use fresh blood, so to speak.

Glad you're here.

in your life.

I hope you find some great companionship soon

You name is refreshing! Lol. I'm already making some wonderful new friends here. It's a step toward coming back to life, so to speak

So understandable. Just wanted to say hello.

2000 miles away, but I can log on and watch my sister's husband coaching his high school swim team. My sister always looks for the camera and stands near it to wave. The things that technology lets us do!

And I *do* have a cool sister. She doesn't mind looking silly in front of strangers to wave maniacally across a swimming pool at the camera.

Her husband's team broke the top ten in their state for the first time ever. A good day was had by all.

Netflix is awesome.

We have a good group of people here, we also have fun. Hope you enjoy

Happy Valentines day, to you, too.

Hope you enjoy a great welcome from the best people on the internet!

I disable veteran living in rural Texas... I am 66 yes old, I don't have many friends here, I know all these repugs that live around me , I was raised here. I do have a couple of friends that are liberals. I don't want to be around religious biogts and racists . THAT about all that down here. And I can take this time to become more in tune with myself.. that's just one way to look at it.. I thank carma , higher power or whatever that I have a couple of liberal friends

I've lived in a very red, rural area my whole life. I love living in the countryside, but I'm surrounded by hate in many, many forms. There are some good, kind folks that I've met throughout my career though. I don't much talk to anyone besides a few family members and neighbors. Thank you for your response, your kindness, and thank you even more for your service.

Good to be back

It's difficult to talk about my work experiences. I do know for certain though if I helped lessen just one person's pain then it was worth it.

I am about to spend my second valentines day alone. My wife of 56 years died in 2016.

I cannot imagine the depth of your loss. Hope your Valentine's Day comes with peace, love, and companionship. I wish I could give you a real hug

My parents were together for 63 years. My dad died in 2011. My mom often still speaks in the plural of "we."

Please take good care of yourself.

Most of us, are very nice and kind..I know you have met many of us already...

Good Luck and

Since I've started posting again I'm finding hope in humanity. Everyone has been so welcoming and I'm absolutely amazed at the greetings ive received. Thank you Stuart! I feel like I'm coming out of my shell. The past two years have taken a toll on my spirit. It's nice to come back. DUers have made me laugh when I thought my humor had broken. I just hope I can contribute in some small way.

We are friends without demands or expectations.

Read our stuff and/or jump right in with your own thoughts.

This may be the safest place on DU. Your sanctuary.

N_H

I crawled into this little hole and found a whole lot of love! I think I'm moving in lol

I understand what you are saying. I'm quite shy myself.

Most of us have found ourselves feeling alone or underappreciated at some point. My best marriage (out of two) did not happen until about 40, so you never know what the future will bring.
We are all friends here. Sending you some love in the form of a heart, and in Aloha.

...and tried to send the heart and couldn't, but did when I got home. I hope things look brighter with the Valentine love that is flowing around this place.

Thank you for the heart! I hope the love being shared grows into a movement! It's been a very very cold winter. We need each other. I just didn't realise how much!