So, reading through all of the posts on this discussion, it seems that everyone has strayed from (to me...) the fact that inital part of the title of this topic..."How does ANYONE meet people here...?" is desperately needing answered, especially for those of us who are sincerely seeking to meet new friends and perhaps that special friend to enjoy life together.

I'm new out here in the world on online sites like this. As a matter of fact, this is the first and only site I've tried as yet. I know I feel I don't really know how this process works, or even the whole "meeting" and "dating" aspect because I haven't been on any market for 30+ years. I've tried what seems to be the process, identifying compatible profiles and either clicking "let's meet" or accepting "let's meet" requests, and also sending messages to a few lovely ladies inviting them to meet and getting a couple of positive replies...but then, nothing. No mas communicado! Do any of you have any ideas on this? If I'm so new that I'm missing a step in the process...please let me know, because I would really love to find some friends to help me adjust to the "living alone" stage start living and loving the joys of life again.

Thanks gang!

PS: And, in line with the opening few posts in this topic, my username "BigPapa_59" does not contain ANY sexual inuendo in any sense. It's simply been a nick name I've had for years....

Thanks Rick. Hopefully some of those who've had that luck will respond and maybe let us know what we need to be doing? It seems there's many of us out here really seeking to find and make friends... so there's got to be some way that these sincere "seekers " can get together. Not ready to lose faith and give up hope just yet.

Hello Bigpapa, some that have meet people and it worked out was because they came to events and made friends that way then some of the friends became couples. I suggest go to some of the events and also try other dating sites this one I think is not as good. I wish you luck too.

Wow! Thanks everybody for the advice and great words of encouragement. My new friend, itself, messaged with me about these forums and attending events. I'm excited about doing this and participating in everything I can. "Older-wiser"...I've already got the "don't give a damn" get together on my calendar! I'll be there.
Is there a place I can go to see what's on the event calendar coming up? Or do I need to monitor all these different threads in the group to try and catch them?
If any of you can fill me in on what other things are upcoming soon, I'd greatly appreciate it. I'm anxious to get involved. Again, Thanks everybody!