I must first say- I love this site, whoever thought of it is great!!

I have slowly sheltered myself. It's hard to explain- but I will do my best. I used to have it all- I was a competitive figure skater and was good at it. In fact, that was all that I devoted my time to- because I didn't have anything else. At school, I was picked on- so I stopped talking to people there. I focused everything into my sport/hobby.

It's been three years since I quit. I took it better than I thought- also when I left the sport, I left behind my friends as well. I also worked with them- and once I quit my job there too- they stopped talking to me.

I've had a couple of dates, and one real serious relationship since then. No girl friends though. To think about it, I really only have one friend, and she lives many states away. I want to meet new people and enjoy my life, and do things that I haven't done- that I now have the time for. I have also been in two abusive relationships, that I finally broke free of. Where would I start meeting people? I am not good at this.. And pushed people away for the longest time.. That I don't know where to start. My father said college would be a great place to meet new people... However, there's going to be some time go by before I can afford to go there as of yet. I'm 26. This shouldn't be so difficult!! Any suggestions- I love truely appericate them!

Thanks!

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