To a number of people being single is the worst thing imaginable, to others it can be a whole new venture. To be part of the singles group is quite common.

People can become singles in a number of ways; the loneliness can happen because perhaps a person has gone through a separation or sadly lost a partner earlier in their lives. They do not always wish to re-open the wounds by letting someone into their life again. They decide on being singles simply due to not wishing to find a person.

There are seniors who have possibly never married throughout their lives and are just single through the passing time , so they have remained single all the time and are now deemed as a member of the senior singles group.

Then there are people that are genuinely lonely and have searched for love but have never discovered it and so are classed also as single.

So, is it really that bad to belong to the singles group? This depends wholly on your personality, if you are sociable and are not afraid to meet with new people then you will deal with your being alone status well. If on the other hand you are shy , and find it difficult to meet new people you might find it hard to accept the single label that you seem to of been presented with.

There are plenty of occasions open to a single to get together with others , and you do not have to be the most extroverted person going either. You could attend a local coffee morning held in a library or club; these are generally open to everyone. They are the ideal chance to meet new friends and you may find out many more singles present along with yourself.

If you are a single lady then what about considering a new hobby ? You could try knitting, sewing, assisting in a small shop or helping in a local library. There are many opportunities available and it is always satisfying to learn something new.

The same if you are a senior gentleman , there are many hobbies for you too, how about golf? Or you could take up Nordic walking if you are able , or again you could assist in a local store.

Becoming a senior singles need not be as frightening as you might first think; it can open up new roads for you that you probably would not considered taking if you had a partner.

There are some beautiful coach tours on hand that visit some delightful locations; many of the people on the tours are seniors that find out the beauty of getting away from the area for the day. Just escaping from daily life and being in the company of others in a similar situation is like a breath of fresh air to most senior singles .

If you are feeling extra adventurous why not take a coaching holiday? There are many travel companies specialising in holidays especially catered for senior singles, just simple sightseeing holidays nothing too exhilarating. They give you the opportunity to break away on your own though , and can offer a welcomed confidence boost for the senior singles .