Asking Eric: On my own at age 66, I have no idea how, or where, to start making friends

Dear Eric: I am 66 and live by myself. I feel so alone. I took care of my husband for 18 years so there wasn’t much time to make friends. How or where do I start to find friends?

– Wanting Company

Dear Company: Start with what you enjoy. What hobbies or activities pique your interest? You can do a general search or look on sites like Meetup to get started. Or try something new. Explore something you’ve never thought about before. Take a tap dance class or a pottery course; join a book club…

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