do you think it's 'shameful' or 'embarrassing' to contact a befriending service

i got in touch with a mental health charity recently over my circumstances of having psychological problems, living alone and having no support network besides my elderly parents who live far away and they gave me the number of a befriending service a service that can assign people to go places with you, if you're alone like me.

but i have my pride and i thought would society see me as a charity case if i used a befriending service and would it be embarrassing for me?

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Heartlander · 80-89, M

No.

I'm 84 years old and practically all my old friends and family are deceased. Thankfully I'm in pretty good shape and I still have a few close family that are alive and well.

But I can easily see a need for a befriending service if and when I run out of my remaining friends.

Would I feel embarrassed or shameful if I did so? No.

Pride is a terrible reason for doing or not doing something that you my need to do.

Coralmist · 41-45, F

No not at all embarrassing..I think many would admit they'd enjoy a service like that. To find friends is so hard these days and I've read many people saying they have no one in their life. I think I'd sign up myself for a friend.

Wiseacre · F

You mean a friendship club? No shame in that…good way to find friends!

Poppies · 61-69, F

Is there any law that says you have to tell the whole world that you're using the service? I don't think so. I say go ahead and take advantage of it!

Zeusdelight · 61-69, M

Society can bugger off.

What we think Society thinks is usually a projection of our own insecurities.

Will it help you - if "Yes" - then do it.

Shybutwilling2bfriends · 61-69

Ive never heard of such but i wouldnt find it embarrassing or shameful

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