Recent content by NinePatch

Speaking as someone in her early 60s and now widowed, I can say that I am always interested in making new friends. It’s often older people who are out there joining all kinds of clubs and groups but sadly these groups can often comprise all older people which can put off younger people from...

We have a constant dialogue going on in our head so I see nothing wrong in saying things out loud from time to time. I spent a lot of time on my own and sometimes the next time I have to speak I find my voice has gone weak and croaky for lack of use. I remember one time, having a heavy cold and...

I’m assuming you met via a dating app. It’s the way things work when people make contact in this way. They can become very attached before they even meet and may try to capture/keep that going on the first date even though there is no real attraction. The thing about menstrual pain may or may...

Sun shining here too but a real bite in the air. I went for a walk in the park and to browse in the second hand bookshop that's situated there. Yes. A second hand bookshop in a park. It's because the park contains what was once a very grand house which fell into ruin. The park was the private...

Thank you Agent Cooper. My friend died late October 2014 so it's the third anniversary. She was my closest friend from our very first day at senior school. We were friends for 48 years til her death and I was by her side in her last few days and with her when she died. We were so alike. She used...

London, just outside. You? As you are a jackass I'm guessing somewhere far west of that. Brits don't uses that expression. It's going on 4.00 am and I guess I should try to get some sleep. Thank you for chatting to me. It has helped a lot. Goodnight.

It's from Hubble - A cloud collapses to form a star and disk. My former man friend is an astronomer so some kind of ironic you chose that quotation. Give me time.

Qualified? To give advice? Yes. It takes another person to give some perspective. I get caught up in my own problems and forget others have their own struggles. I see we both have zero reputation. I don't know why that makes me laugh. See? You've cheered me up already.

Not really. I do have friends but no-one that close I'd confide all this stuff too. I don't people to know what a wreck I really am. I think I'll be OK. I'll go for a walk tomorrow or rather later today - it's 3am here - and try to get my head straight. It's tough being alone in the sense of...

Anniversary of the death of my closest friend. I miss her more than I can say. Two weeks ago, a man I loved, still love, came back into my life after two years of silence and hurt me all over again. My only kin is my brother who has been missing for ten years. I spent the evening trying again to...

Oh, just an accumulation of sad things happening last couple of weeks. Trying not to let it all beat me but tonight it seems to be. Thank you for replying. It means a lot.

Ah, OK. It's quiet and no-one around. I'll try to get some sleep and hope for better things in the morning.

I'm having a bad evening and feeling very low. I can't remember when I have ever felt so alone. Anyone want to talk? I don't want to burden anyone with my problems. It would just be nice to hear from someone.