How do you meet new friends as an adult?

I am done school, I work all day everday, and have very few friends. How do I meet new people? This may sounds rediculous, but... I only have friends that I have met in college or in high school!





Help!

How do you meet new friends as an adult?
the 'net.


at the mall.


poetry readings.


the library.





Pretty much some the same places you've met people at as a teen.
Reply:umm stop asking yahoo answers how to make friends?
Reply:Join a sport team, find a hobby... my man has so many friends because he's into import cars and for his join he sells parts for a company and he's constanty traveling and meeting new people so he has all these friends and I work full time and go to school full time, thank God that it's winter break, lol... so it's like ah. I make friends at work and I dance also so I make friends in dance class and I play soccer so there's lots of different things to do... go to parties, go to places where there'll be a lot of socializing. my bf also plays guitar and skateboards.. and is into photography but mostly imports and he has good friends from high school that he still is really good friends with that he always hangs out with.
Reply:Work hard to maintain the friendships that you have left from high school and college. You already have a history with them, and even though your lives will undoubtedly take different paths, the bonds you make with them now can last a lifetime. I have made a couple of friends in my neighborhood by being friendly and introducing myself, which led to small talk, which eventually led to good friends (who happen to live close by). If you don't have a hobby or sport or special interest, now is the time to develop one. You can take classes join a group and meet people that enjoy the same things you do. I know you're done with school, but I took night classes and met some really wonderful people to hang out with. They made the homework and the cost of the classes worth it.
Reply:Find something that you really enjoy doing. Take a night class or find a group that participates in these activities.You will be with other people who also find these activities interesting and enjoyable so you will have a lot in common. Religious groups are good too but if you are not a religious person this may not be an option.
Reply:try going to a church ... lot's of people willing to socialize
Reply:Go to a bar, or well known resturant. Go play pool.. Got to a few clubs, go to parties... Just relax and have fun!!! Dont be too shy, but at the same time, dont look desperate. xoxo
Reply:go to church.... lots of college/Careers type "clubs" and if the church is big enough they may do extracurricular activities.





The other thing is to join a social club -- baseball in the summer -- or co-ed volleyball; a car club. Find some type of activity that interests you and you'll find what you're looking for.
Reply:No one has suggested the grocery market.





I'm told that can be a pick up spot :)





Talking to someone about the quality of the fruit?





I watched this happen a few times
Reply:TRY THROUGH WORK HAV FREINDS HOOK U UP WIT DATES...OR TRY GOIN TO DINNER WI FRIENDS OR TRY GOIN TO CLUBS
Reply:you just go up to someone you feel comfortable with and ask them what there name is and then tell them your name then ask the person where there from and then tell them where your from then talk to the person about different things you want to and do this for a few days then you can call the person your friend
Reply:Based on your personal interests:


photography club


bicicle club


orchid-grower club


professional organizations (meetings)


conferences


vegetarian club


book club


writer's club


church (find one you like)


metaphysical club


art festival


dance lessons


wine tasting club


volunteer at a food bank


volunteer for candidates you like


concerts


sustanable living organizations


habitat for humanity


model train club


art club


blues club


meditation group


bowling league


ice skating lessons


martial arts lessons


take a class at night


go fishing or camping with a group


sierra club





but basically you have to do something that is along your personal interests which makes it more likely you will meet people who like what you like
Reply:I posted a similar question not too long ago, and someone suggested meetup.com. You find people in your area who have interests similar to yours, and you meet up with them in person.





http://www.meetup.com
Reply:i dont have an answer but im wondering the same thing. plus the friends i do have already have a family or something... so im gonna come back to this question later and read some answers.
Reply:LOL I am trying to figure this one out myself. you will eventually meet people from a job and then from there. People say go out, but me personally I am not going out alone so yeah meeting new people is hard especially when you don't know where to go...
Reply:You have to be open to meet new people. When you go out with the friends now, make small talk with other people at that time. One thing will lead to another.
Reply:Try to go out with your college friends also..try go to the gym, bar, attend some parties and occasions in your workplace or friends parties!!! you'll be meeting friends by then and may find a lover also..try also to go out and be confident to introduce yourself to anybody
Reply:Well,..


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...there's always the net...being as you're here anyway. It might be a place to start
Reply:hi how about a e mail friendship? go to my profile and e mail me from there.Its a brave thing asking for help. I dont get out much as on heavy meds at the minute. I will look 4ward to hearing from you
Reply:It's all about confidence. With a positive attitude smile and introduce yourself in a respectful and courteous way. Check out Cary Grant movies on TMC,he's the king of suave!
Reply:Could you try joining some clubs? Try them all out and see where you would like to be. Church groups. Special interest groups.


Take up a sport or dancing, writing clubs. Whatever is your fancy. Cheers
Reply:Why can't you can make friends at work? Surely you speak to your colleagues. Find out what's their interests, invite them for a drink or go somewhere together. There's no difference between making friends now and making friends at college or high school. Good luck
Reply:Find people who have similar interests and who are motivated. If they are super nice that helps too!!!
Reply:join a club... there are lots of social organizations out there that are the best way meet people you share interest with... :D
Reply:Haha you will soon discover that as you get older, your friends seem to fade unfortunally..... It wont be like how we used to hang out while in school anymore.


How to find friends though huh? Maybe try going to bars or maybe you will befriend someone at work? I wouldn't suggest chat room only beacause its full of 13 year olds. This is a question that I would like an answer on haha.
Reply:Take more classes. Join groups. I was in that spot. It is really hard to meet new people and make friends. Some people meet others at the gym or the YMCA. I didn't have much luck with it at the gym. I took a clay class and met a few nice people and I am joining the Red Hat Society to meet ladies my age. I also took a spanish class through the Department of Parks and Recreation. The local newspaper here publishes a list of meetings and groups, maybe your local paper does that also. You could join a chuch or take up a volunteer activity to meet like minded people. Good luck.
Reply:Maybe somebody you work with might make a good friend.





Otherwise join a club or something.





Go to Church, there's bound to be people there in your age group.
Reply:i a mum to 5 children, i have just started goin out with a mate around the town to the pubs and night clubs and have started meetin people
Reply:Same way you do now and always have done. anywhere, usually wal-mart, lol, the gym, library, taking a walk, the movies, A BAR%26lt; NITECLUB
Reply:I'm right there with you. This is especially hard for me, since I have two small children. It seems like, unless they have kids, people tend to run in the other direction.
Reply:Go out. bars, clubs, out to dinner, whatever. I went out for breakfast the other day and saw someone else sitting alone. I asked to sit with him and now he's one of my good friends. Shyness is NOT allowed!