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You could try taking a class at a community college (something that really interests you) and meeting people there.

Do you have any hobbies?

This is a website you might want to check out sometime: www.meetup.com

I have a similar problem, except that I am not married - so I feel like I have no one. My two closest friends both live two hours away - one is married with a child, and the other is in a realtionship and is very busy with work. I feel so alone, and even though I interact with people all day at work, i don’t know how to do it socially. I think doing a class or workshop or something that interests you is a potential way to make friends. But, I too, am shy, and I know how hard it feels to just try to say hi to someone you don’t know. I’m not sure how to overcome it, but, just wanted you to know I understand where you are coming from.

Hope has good ideas. I would add:

- Look for beginners classes in art or something like that at your local community center or arts counsel

- Choose two women you have met and ask them to meet for coffee. If things go well say “Hey, would you like to get together once a month and just chat?”

- try craigslist for listings of groups that meet in your area. Pick two you think you would like

-see if your local public library has bookclubs or other bookreading groups you might join

Then at these places, start by using the conversation technique I suggested in your other post.

Good luck!