Desperately seeking Friendship!
Oct 6th 2011, 1:37 pm
#1
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Desperately seeking Friendship!
I am currently living in Cockle Bay and due to the recent loss of my best friend, (she returned to the UK) I am at a complete loss without her 
I have been trying to find a job since January and despite a number of interviews, I am still without work. All my other friends are working full-time, hence they are unable to catch up during the daytime. The days are just endless and I fear loneliness is taking its grip. I am in my mid-forties with fairly grown up children (and I use that word loosely!) Please if there's anybody out there that feels in a similar situation or is just seeking a little friendship, to meet up for a natter and pass the time over coffee, Please get in touch, my sanity is in your hands!
I have been trying to find a job since January and despite a number of interviews, I am still without work. All my other friends are working full-time, hence they are unable to catch up during the daytime. The days are just endless and I fear loneliness is taking its grip. I am in my mid-forties with fairly grown up children (and I use that word loosely!) Please if there's anybody out there that feels in a similar situation or is just seeking a little friendship, to meet up for a natter and pass the time over coffee, Please get in touch, my sanity is in your hands!
Oct 9th 2011, 12:37 am
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Re: Desperately seeking Friendship!
Sorry to hear about your friend going back to the UK, its hard enough to make friends in a new country, so extra hard I guess when the ones you make leave 
I work full time so cant really help with your lonely days... but just a thought, have you looked to see if there are any local coffee/book groups etc? Or a fitness group? Different ways of meeting people who also are free in the day and keep you occupied?
All the best
I work full time so cant really help with your lonely days... but just a thought, have you looked to see if there are any local coffee/book groups etc? Or a fitness group? Different ways of meeting people who also are free in the day and keep you occupied?
All the best
Oct 9th 2011, 1:19 am
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Re: Desperately seeking Friendship!
Sorry to hear your friends gone back to the UK, its hard to make friendships here so losing an established one is a big loss.
I work full time but do 12hr shifts so I'm often free during the week. I do live over in Mt Eden though but I'm sure we could work out a half way point if you fancy it.
I've also started using the Meet Up groups, you can find them pretty easily with a Google search. There's a huge variety of groups and meets all over Auckland, people of all age groups and circumstances use the groups and so far I've found it to be a really good way of getting out and socialising.
I work full time but do 12hr shifts so I'm often free during the week. I do live over in Mt Eden though but I'm sure we could work out a half way point if you fancy it.
I've also started using the Meet Up groups, you can find them pretty easily with a Google search. There's a huge variety of groups and meets all over Auckland, people of all age groups and circumstances use the groups and so far I've found it to be a really good way of getting out and socialising.
Oct 13th 2011, 6:32 am
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Re: Desperately seeking Friendship!
Hi
Im arranging a meet up in November if anyone would like a night out...im in Whitford so im sure I could drop u home in Cockle Bay.
Melloney
Im arranging a meet up in November if anyone would like a night out...im in Whitford so im sure I could drop u home in Cockle Bay.
Melloney
Sorry to hear your friends gone back to the UK, its hard to make friendships here so losing an established one is a big loss.
I work full time but do 12hr shifts so I'm often free during the week. I do live over in Mt Eden though but I'm sure we could work out a half way point if you fancy it.
I've also started using the Meet Up groups, you can find them pretty easily with a Google search. There's a huge variety of groups and meets all over Auckland, people of all age groups and circumstances use the groups and so far I've found it to be a really good way of getting out and socialising.
I work full time but do 12hr shifts so I'm often free during the week. I do live over in Mt Eden though but I'm sure we could work out a half way point if you fancy it.
I've also started using the Meet Up groups, you can find them pretty easily with a Google search. There's a huge variety of groups and meets all over Auckland, people of all age groups and circumstances use the groups and so far I've found it to be a really good way of getting out and socialising.
Oct 15th 2011, 12:04 am
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Re: Desperately seeking Friendship!
Not sure if you will pick this up in time but a bunch of us who have met via this site are heading into Auckland Viaduct etc today to grab a late lunch and then settle in somewhere to watch the game and contribute towards the govt's alcohol tax targets. Both boys and girls!
Drop us a Private Message if you pick this up in time and I'll let you know specifics.
Happy Trails!
Craig
Drop us a Private Message if you pick this up in time and I'll let you know specifics.
Happy Trails!
Craig
Oct 15th 2011, 3:38 am
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Re: Desperately seeking Friendship!
Thanks for your replies and advise, I sent a couple of PM's to you and thanks for your invite Craig but I unfortunately didn't catch it in time, hope you have an enjoyable evening. Is there anybody else out there in the local area, if there is, I would love to hear from you
