How can I truly be happy?

[Anonymous]

Ever since my ex and I broke up (2 years now) I've been doing a lot in life. Lost 90 pounds, going on hikes, camping, gym, I go out with my family, paying off my debt, etc a lot of things I didn't do when I was in a relationship yet I feel like my life is at pause. After all the work I've put on myself I still don't feel like I love myself. Every day I wish I could be in a relationship because I am sad and alone. Anybody else dealt with this? Tips? Advices? Thank you!

[Guy13]

Stay busy snd social.. out there in the world. I do meetup which started for sports reasons.-outdoor/indoor pick-up soccer. It took year of twice a week to make really good friends and get the “I’ve got single friend etc”. These are mixed ages from young kids to 55 year old guys.
They have lots of hiking etc clubs that actually travel and do things. Even I joined that during COVID…. outdoor spaces you know.

www.meetup.com

[Asker]

I'll try it out but I did try to make friends but it felt overwhelming. Having to keep in touch with my friends and family. At one point everyone was hitting me up to do something and got overwhelmed 😂 that's why I dropped my friends and decided to give my free time to my family.

[Guy13]

Outdoor and indoor soccer friends is how I met single women. “ I know this girl…”. Those are from meetup connections🤷🏻‍♂️ You obviously are more proficient at meeting and making friends than I am.

[Asker]

I'll def check out the website. I'd like to have someone to go hiking with. It gets boring after a while going with the same people lol

[Guy13]

There are at least 3 there and large hiking products stores sometimes have groups and contacts posted by register or on cork board in area.

[Midgetmcwidget]

Congrats on the lifestyle change, you have done an amazing job. Not entirely sure what loving yourself is but accepting and being comfortable in yourself and your own space is important.