Ask Amy: Best friend tires of new mom's complaining
Online dating seems so scary to me. I am only interested in companionship and honestly have no interest in having a sexual relationship.
I am out and about all the time, volunteer, go to the gym, go to work, go to church ... and still no male interest. What's wrong with me? Can you give any advice about how to either be the best alone (and lonely) older woman, or try again? How do I do that?
-- Lonely
Dear Lonely: You should consider cohabiting with another woman. Would your good friend consider giving this a try?
Otherwise, you should try to build up your friendship pool, with both men and women. In terms of meeting new people, Meetup.com is a great place to start. You will find local meetup groups ranging from square dancing to "over 50" game nights.
Dear Amy: Wow, the question from "Concerned Mother" sure brought back memories! This mom wondered if she should let her son join the daughter's theater group.
I resisted my younger sister's interest in the theater. The reason was -- I knew she would upstage me! Guess what, she did.
In retrospect, I realize that this was quite simply an experience I needed to have.
-- Grown-up
Dear Grown-up: I was the obnoxious little upstaging sister.
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