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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Just curious as to how people make friends as an adult? Especially when you move to a new city? I know there’s groups for hobbies etc but they can be so expensive. Asking for a friend   |
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By *etcplCouple
over a year ago
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The same way you make friends as a child.
Work (school), clubs, hobbies etc.
With the rise in social media and apps you can try and connect with people on them. But there is a lot of ghosting! |
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It's extremely difficult. As you say clubs etc can be costly and people tend to stay in their friendship group anyway.
I've made friends well acquaintances really, friendship is a way off yet, by going to free events that I wouldn't normally attend.
Social media is a fairly good place to look out for these things. You could also start up a group, suggesting coffee somewhere, all welcome. I think you'd be surprised how many are in the same position. |
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By *aui.Man
over a year ago
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I think it's one of the most difficult things you can do in life. I rarely see the people I consider to be my actual friends anymore. We still get together for Christmas, birthdays etc but that's it. We are all just at different stages of our lives.
Haven't really ever filled the gap so do a lot of activities solo. Thankfully I enjoy my own company. |
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"Just curious as to how people make friends as an adult? Especially when you move to a new city? I know there’s groups for hobbies etc but they can be so expensive. Asking for a friend "
After a long term relationship ended years ago, I found myself quite isolated with not many friends around me.
I joined local online forums and got chatting to some of the regulars. Became quite familiar with a group of them after a while.
Started have meet ups at pubs and nights out. Great times. 
Mrs x |
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Meetup app is a great way to meet new people with similar interests. There are groups all over the country or you can host one of your own.
A wide range of interests from book clubs to social nights, hillwalking, music etc etc. |
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"Meetup app is a great way to meet new people with similar interests. There are groups all over the country or you can host one of your own.
A wide range of interests from book clubs to social nights, hillwalking, music etc etc. "
Most are only £10 a year or a couple of quid every time you turn up. |
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"Volunteer to support a charity that does something you’re interested in x"
This was what I was going to say
I made some friends from volunteering or have a look at meetup ,there's loads of groups and interests covered on there. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Honestly as much as it sucks that so many of us feel the same it is nice to know I’m not alone haha. Urgh wait I mean my friend ahaha.
And there’s been some great ideas here thank you everyone! If anyone needs a friend drop me a message   |
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Social media is a fairly good place to look out for these things. You could also start up a group, suggesting coffee somewhere, all welcome. I think you'd be surprised how many are in the same position
This i would say, one good thing social media i.e. FB is good for local groups to ask abaout, join, meet etc with like minded people (non fab obvs haha)
For those brave enough, seek and yee shall find (thats NOT a holy reference) |
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As an adult a lot of the fiends I have made have been through my children, other parents at the school gates. I also joined a book group which was good. When I first moved away from home it was before I had kids so the only way i made friends then was through work.
More recently I am lucky enough to have made some true friendships through fab
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