Meeting new people flizmo_kid: Alright, It's been a while since my wife moved out. The friends I have made are either through work (all of whom have famlies), or were mutual friends while we were married. The thought of meeting new people (not for relationships), seems daunting. Iam ready to meet new people, but do not want to go through the club scene (it's not me), or go to bars, and hang out. How do you do it? It seems like it would be a simple thing to do, but OMG, I am having trouble on where to start. I think it would be a great thing to strike new friendships with people who were not a part of the "inner circle" when I was married. I am miles away from where I grew up, or from "real friends" that I have made over the years. I am ready to step out, and have new experiences, yet I do not know where to begin... Any suggestions you all may have will be welcomed!
Re: Meeting new people flyaway: Try www.meetup.com
I've made some great friends there....you can find whatever you want...whether it be a wicca gathering or a pug lovers group. lol.
Re: Meeting new people airtree: Hey,
Try and look at meeting people naturally. Allow people to come into your life as apposed to looking. It sounds like you don't want to look but you might have a little anxiety with the whole process. The process of meeting quality relationships will take time wether you go the hard way or the easy way. The hard way is just as you mentioned, bars, clubs, etc. The easy route is to just live your life to the fullest. Do things YOU like to do and do things you've never dreamed of doing and the meetings will come. Deep friendships and deep romantic situations will blossom.
When people say, "Take it slow with that relationship", it is difficult to understand just how important those words are. For myself I've learned that it takes a long time to really know someone. You have to sift through someone being on their 'best behavior' and really going through the chaose. It is during this time you will learn if a relationship, romantic or not, will be lasting.
Hope this is not too deep.
Much peace!
Re: Meeting new people blkarazu: Meeting new people is always hard. I force myself to go to anything I am invited to. Even if I don't really feel like going or have interest in it. I then make a point of trying to talk to people there. It is really hard the first few times, but then you start branching out. I've found good friends that knew someone, who knew someone, who I knew. The people in between will probably never be good friends, but they make a pleasant conduit. I know I make it sound awful easy, and it definitely isn't. I hate the "bar" or "club" scene and try to avoid it like the plague, but I have met friends that way when going with other friends. Anyhow, I guess my suggestion is just to never turn down an invite to hang out with people even if they are work friends or friends from the marriage, because you don't know who they might lead to. Good luck. And if you find a better way, please let me know!!! ;D
Re: Meeting new people thelovelybones: take a class at the local community center.
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