Can someone please tell me how to make friends as an adult?
It feels a lot more challenging than it should be.
Interesting! Yeah, I've met some friends thru dating websites too, but they're typically the people I get along with, but can't see dating. At this point I'm intentionally single and planning to be for a while. Are there really ppl on those dating websites just interested in friends?
I like that. I'm hoping to host casual game nights from my apartment soon, but it's a second floor so accessibility could be an issue. I like the diner idea and may incorporate that too.
*Nods* That sounds like the sort of thing I'd like to start looking for in 6 months or so. At some point I want to try out a "solo poly" situation and that might be a good time to try a dating website, for friends and otherwise.
What is more mental energy than game night? Just talking about friend-finding strategies?
Oh yeah, totally. Which is why I kinda figure if I do end up looking for friends that way, I'll do it when I'm also actively dating.
In the meantime, game nights and other activity groups seem like they'll be a little easier.
@Sparrow throw quiet parties at your place and monitor the local underground scene. when you meet people in a calm environment, it's easier to talk and hang out.
@Sparrow There are a bunch of options for that, and none of them are easy- all of them take a lot of work. My method is meeting friends in community spaces (like this one!!) and then getting coffee or something with them to see if we click. The rest is just keeping in touch and making plans in advance so you keep doing stuff together and strengthening that bond. ^^