In a previous post, some people mentioned their goal was to make new friends. How do you go about making friends as adult? I feel like it’s easier when active in some sort of organization or going out to local events. What do you think?

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You just get out of your comfort zone, try new things and be nice to everyone! Then you will attract more people.

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Definitely find common ground, whether it's volunteer work on a charity you both care deeply about, participating in a sport or hobby you both love, etc. It's so much easier to strike up a friendship when you know right out of the gate that you both already have at least one thing in common.

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It is so difficult. Everyone is busy with work, kids.... I've tried joining some meetup groups in my area and fitness classes. I also want to do some volunteer work

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I joined a couple groups on facebook and networked through there. I honestly am not into the bar scene anymore and it really is hard to find friends as an adult.

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Throw yourself out there. It's definitely a lot easier when you have a network to go off on but it's still possible to do without it if you bust out of your comfort zone. Go out more. You'll find interesting people arouund parks, libraries, restaurant, cafes, even hiking trails.

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