My shrinking world

[jah27]

I’m an old (71), gay man who is feeling increasingly lonely, isolated and unconnected. In some ways my situation has been of my own making. I had a reasonably full and satisfying social life when I was working ( I am a retired university teacher) and after retirement I over-relied on a small group of very good, reliable and stimulating friends. In recent years, deaths and illnesses have depleted my social group and I find myself relatively isolated. I keep myself busy trying to write two novels but there are times when my loneliness kind of cripples my creativity and I just long for some kind of interaction with others. Unfortunately most internet groups for gay men seem to be solely concerned with sexual hook-ups and that’s not what I’m about ( most of the time!!). I found this web site today and hopefully will get involved in its discussions, meet some new people and find a way of expanding my social horizons.

 

[boodika]

Hi Jah, hope you find some inspiration and conversation from this forum

 

[spaghettigirl]

Re: My shrinking world
Welcom Jah27, welcome, and i hope you'll make some nice friends here!

 

[Minus]

Welcome jah, i am glad you decided to join us. Look around and make yourself at home.

 

[Poguesy]

G'day

 

[Badjedidude]

Welcome to the site.

 

[floffyschneeman]

Welcome Jah, I think this forum will get a lot of inspiration from you as you seem to be a very interesting man. But much more, I wish you will find the companionship and friendship you are looking for to propel your creativity and inspire you more in life

lots of hugs, sir

 

[Callie]

Welcome

 

[Drama]

hey welcome to ALL

 

[I'm Fine]

Hi

 

[RyanEhf]

Hi and welcome.

 

[linda]

Hello! Writing can be a great way to express those feelings...when I get down, it helps me, and funny enough, my chosen subject matter happens to be gay men. ..I think that I am attracted to the topic because of the loneliness many gay people feel. Although I am a straight woman, I can definitely relate to those feelings of isolation and alienation...