How to meet new people

[Strongest123]

Hello everyone on here. Lately I’ve been trying to increase my socializing network, but I find it difficult. A lot of my friends are always too busy with their own schedules. I myself am retired so I do have plenty of free time to meet new people. SAMSON

[CicaDa]

Do you remember what you used to like to do a few years ago?What is walking on a trail or a beach? Maybe you could join a city walking group?

What is fixing things, or furniture? What about joining a group of non professional carpenters?

At Christmas, a friend showed me the coasters he made himself. There are groups of DIY that you could join.

Tried to start just one thing.

Watching sports (basketball, soccer etc..) while drinking moderately (you don't want to fall into alcocholism.

Best of luck

[Strongest123 in reply to CicaDa]

Thank you very much

[1947treble]

I am currently trying to expand myself socially as well. I spend most of my time at home and I have good family support but very few friends. I got on this site for support and to connect with other people. I joined two other communities that are for addiction recovery, but I've found this to be the most helpful and least superficial. All make me feel a little more connected even though I do more observing than posting.

[Strongest123 in reply to 1947treble]

This site is amazing. It’s gotten me out of my darkest thoughts. It’s incredible how an online site can do so much. SAMSON

[Dream11]

I’m not sure what’s going on with Covid restrictions where you live but here it’s opened up. So I’ve been able to volunteer at various organizations again. I have found that to be a great way to be more social and meet more people who are like-minded and mostly kind!

[Blueruth]

Honest question… are you asking for ideas or introducing yourself or both? Assuming both… welcome! There is a lot of repeat interactions so it is one of the better places to see familiar profiles.

I suggest groups too. Each location has their schtick. Whatever that is is where you will find the most welcoming to “newbies “ groups. In my area it is outdoors and movies so I belong to a hiking group and a couple cinema groups. Someone told me bumble app has a bumble friends where you meet people online… like online dating except for meeting people who just want to meet friends.