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Thanks @Sophia1

No magic wand? Oh no, I would love one of those (if there was such a thing)...

I do like board games (& cards).

Although I've not played any in over 10 years, so I'm very out of practice.

The reason is not having anyone to play boardgames or cards with (as you alluded to).

I'm not sure if my neighbour likes boardgames or cards, I've never thought of asking her....

Yes, I've never done this taking it in turns to invite each other over (reciprocal thing) before - so it does seem special, unfamiliar.

I am going to go to a MH Support group this Saturday (19th of May) for the first time, & see how it goes. The group just meets once a month.

I found out about it over 18 months ago, & intended to go then.

My psychologist did not seem to support the idea, & the group meeting times conflicted with an on-going appointment. So I stopped, & dropped the idea (intention).

She has now changed her tune, & seems to like the idea.

Unfortunately I'm one of those people who finds it very hard to go ahead with something - without the endorsement or encouragement of people (eg psychologist).

I'm also looking at reconsidering going to a meetup group - psych keeps suggesting meetup groups like book clubs & philosophy groups, if I can find one.

I went to a shyness (social anxiety) meetup group for several year, but it did not work out. There are groups for many different things eg a philsophy group.

I'm thinking of you Sophia1

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