I love living in Miami, but have found it incredibly difficult to make friends. I had a thriving social life/ friend group in Chicago. Anyone else finding it hard to build friendships here?

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I’m 35 and been in Miami most of my and I still have a hard time with finding consistent friendships. Seems like it always goes back to just me and my wife after a few months of meeting new couples.

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Seems we all 35+ folks need to start some type of couples group because it is so hard to find other couples to build friendships with here

Completely agree - have been here 4 years and in the same situation. Kind of a relief to read through this thread and know it’s not just me! That said I have no advice lol

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Yeah thats the place above for weds.. rsvp

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Tbh I have an initial hatred of people who move here because they drive up the cost of living

I also moved from Chicago. Lmk

I feel this in my soul. I have made really good friends here from local facebook groups. I joined a Miami girls group and a couple others and all of my friends have come from those groups. I would highly suggest it.

So glad to see that im not the only one. Been here 6 years with my SO and just havent made any friends. We'd love to have couple to hang with sometimes

It's quite difficult being the new person in town. I've been looking for meet-ups but had no luck. Is there anything happening this week?

I can’t make friends in any city haha

Have you been reading my diary? I have the same issue. Moved from Chicago to Miami and it sucks.

Come out next week to freehold, you will meet amazing people and have free 🍕. Of course not deep dish 🤪

I just moved back after living in Europe for 6 years, but was in Miami for about 10 years before that. I definitely have a love hate relationship with the city, but after year 3, the time flies. My best advice is to not get caught up in the flashy bits (it’s all very vapid and mostly rented).

Hit me up if you want some under the radar recommendations though.

Time to go to UM!

Yes!! I feel like college was the last place where making friends was easy. Now it’s difficult!!

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