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For real though. I moved across the country for a job in February that is incredible in an booming industry. Today I realized aside from family I haven’t gotten a text or phone call from anyone not work related in months. How do grown-ups meet people? Everyone always suggests a bar but i don’t really drink so bars aren’t fun. I just needed to get this off my chest and fully expect to end up buried deep in usersub.
bruce6666
Tip #1 : drink
stumblingaroundinthedark
Find somewhere to volunteer. You’ll meet like minded people with similar values to you.
Lordduzzy
Coffee shops and book stores also have a lot of regulars that you can meet. Just know that you are also looking for friends-of-friends also.
holycrap37
Do some volunteer work in your spare time.
TheManWithTheVan
D&D
neverthoughttoquestionwhy
Say 'sup' and whoever responds with something more than the ssme back...find something you hate together
NCPBullet
So I got lucky and there was cigar shop in the town I first started working in after I left the army. Every one was super nice
shirttalker360
Craigslist, duh.
MeAnd2Bs
Don't know where you are but: https://www.meetup.com/
Aarghzombies
gyrzzl
Hahaha i relate to this movie all too well.
Foffett
Climbing/Bouldering
rubberbuscuit2018
U in Minnesota? Because Minnesotans are not friendly to “transplants.” Make friends with other transplants. Also follow your passion!
gyrzzl
Not in Minnesota and thankfully the people are more or less friendly here! Not friendly like they want to be friends but nicer than Philly.
rubberbuscuit2018
Build your tribe around your passions. Could be a sport, an art. A craft, cars, camping. Get out there and do it.
GatmastaSplat
I hear ya, op. I never wanted relationships. Ppl and feelings in the way, drama, loved my independence. Turned 30, realized I no
GatmastaSplat
longer wanted to be alone, but I hadn't learned any relationship skills since I spent adulthood avoiding them.
MashPWNtaters
Don’t be lonely! I’ll be your friend!
gyrzzl
Yay a friend!! Thanks!!
redzombie
play video games and meet up with the people you play with.
gyrzzl
Unfortunately, like my life, I only play single player games haha
phallicies
Social platforms: reddit, imgur, video games. IRL platforms: Work, school, neighbors.
Maniachasrepliedwithascornfulremark
Telling people you meet you're new in town and don't know anyone is an excellent ice breaker.
DirtyDeuce
I like outdoors stuff, so I found an outdoors club that organizes outings with whomever wants to go. Find something you like doing, and /1
DirtyDeuce
Somewhere likeminded people do it together. Isn’t there an app called meetup or something?
Justanotherbaffledking
Get a hobby and find a group with like minded people. It doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming, it just has to be fun.
ChanceVLuck
this
JackOfA11
Use work to meet people. Start with lunch with the gang. Expand it to sports games or concerts. Find connections. Takes time though. GL
gyrzzl
My role and the industry I’m in doesn’t really allow for lunches together during the week and on weekends I end up working from home anyway
sharkgiggle
Join a gym or club of some sort that you actually have an interest in. The key to meeting people is actually leaving your living space.
gyrzzl
Good advice! Though I feel like I forgot what interests me aside from work! I’m not great at the work/life balance thing clearly haha.
sharkgiggle
Me neither. I feel you! Good luck!