It looks like there a few of us in the same boat here.

I have been saying to my husband for the longest time, I wish I had more friends, I get lonely at times and just want some girl time. Years ago, I was one of those woman who was full of friends, phone ringing all the time, doing things offen toghter. My X-husband got to the point that he wanted to put up "office hours" so we could have our time, No phone calls before 10am or after 10pm. lol

Then I moved to the country, got a divorce, re-married and now work from the home, so I don't get a chance to get out and meet new people. Before work was my way of meeting new people, thats gone now. I can't meet people now. When my office is a putter in the back room. Also my husband and I have a HUGE age difference so his friends are a little taken back by us and that's made things strange in the friends part too.

This isn't really helping you any is it? Just to let you know there are alot of others out there just like you. It's hard at times, I know. Some days I would give almost anything just to go see a chick flick with the girls, do some shopping (where home depot is not involved) and have a dinner out, gal time.

Getting involved in something sounds like a good idea everyone giving you. I'd give it a try, if you can, what do you have to lose. I know if I had the chance, I would. My problem is I live in a town so small, there is nothing to get involved with, that I'd be interested in. But if you have places where you can, volunteer or join, do it.

It might be odd the first time you go by yourself, I know I hate going places alone like that, but you have to remember that if you don't like it, you can always leave.

We all need a little time away from the husband, now and again. It can get boreing sometimes, talking about cars, bikes, tools, sports, or his work, etc etc.