Can someone please tell me how to make friends as an adult?

It feels a lot more challenging than it should be.

@mikeburns

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.

@mikeburns

*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?

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@mikeburns

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.

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