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Reach out to Tony P, he will help you build long lasting relationships in dc
Honestly though, I would reach out to him. I can’t imagine he wouldn’t try to help
I know it’s weird but what do you have to lose?
Had a leg up on you maybe because I did have a couple friends in this city already but #1 is hobbies. I play golf - went out with a bunch of randoms and found golf buddies. I do theatre - I auditioned and got cast in a show with a bunch of people. I joined a men’s rec league softball team.
And then once you have a couple dozen friends you start meeting their friends and it’s off to the races. I already know more people in this city than I did in the last one just because I was intentional (I moved last summer).
Go and socialise with folks at the white house
I moved to DC for a job a few years ago without knowing anyone here. I met people through work but I also joined groups like girls who walk, Volvo sports, etc to meet people.
what has your experience been with girls who walk? never heard of it but just checked out their insta🙂
I struggled to make friends in DC. I just moved to NYC and huge difference. I already have made good friends here and I just recently moved. More friends here than my entire time in DC
After writing that, I realized I gave my experience with no context. I was going through mental health struggles when I first moved and wasn’t outgoing enough at the time. Make sure you do intramurals or pickup and sign up for volunteering and sports like others mentioned. You can also make friends at work or any social group you could pertain to like a church or frequented cafe.
If you’re the athletic type, join a sports league! you know you’ll have at least one social obligation a week! Volunteering is another great one! Finally find folk at your job with similar interests and ask if they would like to do that together!
I was an athlete and still like to play sports! Appreciate the advice :) my job is wfh so there are many days I don’t talk to a single person irl 😩
Come to navy yard
What are those?
When I moved to London I didn’t know anybody. First step for me was to ask my friends whether they knew anyone around. Turns out everyone knows somebody/has a relative everywhere.