Ideas on How to Get REAL-LIFE Friends
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My husband and I are going through the SAME thing.
And we always just end up hanging out by ourselves or with my sister and her husband.
We've hung out with co-workers outside of work here and there but nothing like a "Real" friend.
Mine have all moved away or are still REALLY into the bar scene (they are quite a few years younger and it's just not my thing anymore)
I have no advice for you, but just wanted to let you know you aren't alone! lol
Exact same issue.0 -
Yeah, the bar would be GREAT ...if there were some around! That would entail going to one by myself, though. Does anyone do that? Lol
<-- this girl does0 -
The hubby says I am anti-social, but I prefer to think of myself as socially selective. Joking aside, I really do have a hard time making friends, but I may try meetup.com and see what happens.0
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Would suggest taking up a new hobby. Golf perhaps.... I met my best friend on a driving range many years ago and we still talk almost every day.
And swinging a club is good exercise.0 -
I usually walk up to them and slap the....
I kid I kid...
This is how I meet people:
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My husband and I are going through the SAME thing.
And we always just end up hanging out by ourselves or with my sister and her husband.
We've hung out with co-workers outside of work here and there but nothing like a "Real" friend.
Mine have all moved away or are still REALLY into the bar scene (they are quite a few years younger and it's just not my thing anymore)
I have no advice for you, but just wanted to let you know you aren't alone! lol
100% agree. Parenting often times isolate us to not having much friends. Best to enjoy the hubby and I for our date times. I find it very difficult to have close friends due to my healthy lifestyle.0 -
I took a few classes at the local craft store (for things like jewelry making and sewing) and I met some great people.0
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Wish I had advice for you, I am going through the same thing. All my friends whom I used to hang out with kind of don't mesh with my lifestyle anymore.
You're not alone! If I had the opportunity I would join a gym and become a "regular" at the classes, those women all seem to be friends with common interests.
good luck0 -
And a swinging club is good exercise.
If you're into that sort of thing...
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there is only one answer, get the *kitten* out and start having fun...its the only way...friends follow every time...0
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Dog parks are great ways to meet people. Cuz you start talking about your pets, and bam instant friends. Least that is what i am TRYING to do:)0
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At your gym maybe? or if there are running or hiking clubs? Go out with your colleagues and meet their friends and steal them0
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Meetups are a great idea. You can find them for all kinds of interests. Also, how about a fitness class like zumba or taking a class of some kind like art lessons or dance lessons or whatever. You will probably have to reach out to someone first but in each of these ideas you will have a starting place....something in common.0
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Meetup.com
Local running or bike groups if you are into either of those.
Local book clubs or wine clubs.0 -
I usually walk up to them and slap the....
I kid I kid...
This is how I meet people:
LMAO! I wonder if that would work for me...maybe they wouldn't notice.0 -
I am so glad I am not alone on this topic!
I literally feel like I have 0 friends.
I have two that are cool, but I am a mom and I need some mommy friends.
Problem is that I hate leaving my kids to do anything personal, I feel guilty.0 -
I really have no advice, but I'm in the same boat as you! So I'm "bumping" this thread for new ideas of how to meet new people!!!0
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If your town has a chamber of commerce, hook up with them. They usually sponsor "meet ups" or networking events. It's a great way to meet new people right in your area and they even have events to teach you how to network with people. I was recently required to go to one of these events for school (I'm an adult student) and met a few really nice people. The good thing about this type of environment is that mostly everyone is in the same boat as you...the came alone, and are open to meeting and/or networking with new people. Check it out - see if its an option. I hate people, LOL, and I would go again!0
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post on MFP where you are from city and state. if someone replies that they are in the same city then maybe you could start working out together and have a new friend!0
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My 21 year old son is struggling with that right now. His high school friends have girlfriends, full time jobs, etc...and he works almost full time (30-34 hrs wk) and goes to school. He doesn't hang out with them very often anymore, and is frequently home by himself. I can tell he is lonely, and would probably enjoy some company his own age. He is shy, doesn't like going to places alone, and will not initiate conversation with anyone. It's just so hard to get real-life friends nowadays.0
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