dating and friends?
I have been in unhealthy relationships since I was a teenager. Mostly because of my low self esteem. I have a 'friend' now, which is a great guy. Previoius men I have been with, including my exhusband, has either not had much ambition(meaning no job), been unfaithful or have been abusive. My friend now is very sweet and has a great job. But can't "settle" down. In otherwords,I don't think he is just with me. I'm more confident in myself now, but not the most outgoing person until I get to know someone. I do work alot, and work in a public setting, but not really where I can meet people in a unwork related kind of way. So my question is, how and where do you meet people? I have looked into groups, with no luck. And this questions is not only what is a good way to meet and start dating someone, but also just friends. I not only am a poor judge of dating material, but friends as well. I know you guys always have good advice, so that's why I'm coming to you 
I am ready to get out there and start having fun and doing things, just want some companionship to share it with.
I am ready to get out there and start having fun and doing things, just want some companionship to share it with. 
All I can say is get a pekingese. Thats right a pekingese. The day after my first husband moved out, (about a week before my divorce was final) I was walking my pekingese, Wolfman, and this absolutely gorgeous hunk of man was out washing his car. Now this man was so good looking I would have never, I mean never, approached him. But little Wolf just trotted right over, and this man bent right down and started petting him and talking to him. Before you know it he is talking to me, after all I am at the other end of the leash!! I invited him over for a cup of tea and well -- that was almost 19 years ago. We moved in together 4 months later, and married 8 months after that. He is a wonder, kind, smart, supportive man, who loves me-- no matter what. So -- GET A PEKINGESE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They know how to pick 'um.
Becky 
There is a Singles Hiking Club in Jax that I found recently when I was looking for one in Orlando. They seem to be very active and do so much more than just hiking. I was impressed with all the activities they do ~ beach weekends, roadtrips, etc. I found them by googling under " Florida Singles and Hiking", maybe that is something to consider. I wish Orlando had something like that because I would join in a heartbeat.
I also take my dog, Kylie to the dog park every weekend, she is a great judge of character and is a real cutie so people always talk to me about her. I've met some great people at the dog parks, no love connections, but nice people regardless and you never know...they might know someone.
You could also do a search under Meetup.com and see if you can find some local groups with similar interests. On there, I belong to a local political group, a local singles group and one for the breed of dog I have. I get reminders of their meetings and if I want to go, I can go without too much pressure because we've got something in common already. Most meet at a coffeehouse or local restaurant so it's pretty open and if you arent comfortable, you can make an excuse to leave without feeling guilty. I've gone to two meetings so far, everyone was very nice and warm to newbies.
Finally, I also would recommend attending the Jax Meet and Greets that Erika coordinates on the board, those are another way to meet new people in your area.
Putting yourself out there and breaking thru your comfort zone is half the battle, keep making the effort and you will meet new people and hopefully a few friends in the process.
Good luck!
Amy
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