Well, heading says it all really. I’m 47, in Australia, sole full-time carer for my blind and disabled (plus other health issues) mother. No friends, online or off, have never had a relationship. Have asked women out, but none have ever been interested. Before becoming a carer, I worked in IT. Have also done volunteering with aged and mental health care, plus at various charities. I like art, photography, history, reading, writing, movies and shows, listening to podcasts. Go for walks when I can, but caring duties mean I don’t have much opportunities to get out and meet people, especially people around my own age. I’ve tried joining groups about my hobbies, but never find any connections in them. Even offline, local groups have become a dead-end. Have been told that it is assumed I am happy enough on my own. Have been down the whole just think positive path so many times, and find it ends up being another thing that just leads to more loneliness for me (told I seem to happy alone). I don’t think that I will ever really find someone one day when I least expect it any more, nor by just putting myself out there. It doesn’t matter when nobody sees you in a possible romantic, intimate, or even friendly way. Have tried the dating apps for years and get nothing but scammers and bots.

Would just like to start with some online chat and friends, with the chance for something more. But need to find somewhere where someone will be genuine and honestly interested. Have no time for games any more.