I'm having a pity party!!

[goofywife]

We are home bodies too. We always get take out and bring it home. All of my family is either Northeast or in Texas. I have some friends from work and I do get to go places because of work. Other wise I would be like you, home with my dog.

[Janet]

It would be fun if we lived closer Diana. I just usually run the route and come home. Stay home till I go for the afternoon route. Then I'm usually home of an evening. I go to town about twice a week. Monday's to go to the bank and Thurdays to WW. I really need to get out more...LOL

[katcarasella]

Yes, you girls should get out more like me, I'm quite the social butterfly!

I'm thinking of getting a lap top so I can take you all with me when and if I ever go out again.
FYI Babysitting does not count as going out

[Janet]

I'm a real homebody myself, but then there are times when I just need to get out. But I'm only out for a short period and then right back home. I think alot of it is there is just really nothing that exciting to do around here and then there are ...the doggies.

[Marilyn]

Janet, I do understand how you feel to some extent. I have very little family, none I really get together with. I think I've spoken about them before. My children are now 2 hours away. That's why I run to where they are so often. Thankfully, they ask me to come, so it's not like I'm imposing on their time without them wanting me there. Hopefully this relationship will continue.

I have a couple of friends I can run around with besides my hubby. One of them does not work outside the home, so whenever I have time, she's ready to go!! My other 2 other close friends work like I do, so we don't see each other often outside of church. Once in a while we will do something on the weekend, but one of them has one son still at home who is involved in school and sport activities, so her time is rather limited.

It's tough making good close friends. I think that is why we all enjoy it on here so much. Women are designed to be social creatures, and I think we need to find ways to connect with others and develop these friendships.

We're here for you though when you are feeling lonely. You can always count on us!!

[Janet]

Thank you Marilyn, I know I can always count on the ladies here and I value these friendships so much, but it sure would be nice to have a friend right here close to go do something with once in awhile.

We use to get together with other couples when we were younger, but most of them are divorced now and we or they didn't continue on with the friendships. Strange that at least one of us didn't value the friendship enough to keep it going.

Oh well...I'm sure I will feel much better when I can spend a little more time at least outside. It was up near 80 for a few days and it was wonderful and beautiful and all the furbabies loved being outside. Now, it's back in the 50's and feels soooo cold and at night down to the low 30's. I'm trying to be patient, but it sure is hard...lol

[deb22]

Maybe we should all get dinner. And have it together on here. We could have a dinner date. I always eat at the puter anyway!

[Chandra Amaya]

I have my kids, my husband, my mom and my siblings. i have recently made a friend who is a mother with no family other than her son, but yes I wish quite often that i had friends to go out shopping or to lunch with. I do not have the money to do either so I guess not having friends to ask is a blessing.

[katcarasella]

People have finally stopped asking me to go out, I always say no. I just like staying home with Mag and Bay. I like to do what I want, when I want to, and I figure at this point in my life I should do just that. I'm with you Judy, I love my own space, half the time I don't even answer the phone if I don't feel like chatting. Maybe that'll change later, we'll see.

[Janet]

I feel the same as Judy and Kat. I love my own space. There are just times that I would like some company, and not just any company. I don't get asked out often, but a lot of the time I don't want to go. More often than not, I'm glad I went and had a great time, but the idea of going, just isn't something I want to think about.