How do you meet friends?

Former Member

Hello, Mac here.

I'm wondering how you guys and girls make new friends? Hopefully this doesn't sound as silly as it seems.

I've finished Uni, and decided to stay in Brum as I have a great job here and there's nothing for me at home (think small village). Sadly my Uni friends have all moved away now they've finished.

Through work most people are much older than me (like 15 years older). The few that are around my age simply aren't interested in having another friend (perhaps I smell or something!).

So, how else can I go about meeting new people for friendship?

Former Member

I've just made a new group of friends by starting college. We went out for a drink and I met all their friends from school whilst out. It was that simple!

I know this sounds corny, but how about a society or club? Or start a new hobby or start an evening course in something you're interested in? Basically, get out as much as you can wherever you can.

Former Member

the gym is a good place to meet people and make new friends :yes:

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Mac doesn't do exercise. Mac is too skinny and unfit.

But I think a society or club or some sort may be the answer, just need to find something now!

Former Member

Well there's a great reason to go to the gym.

Former Member

just get out there. go to ur local and get chatting.

Former Member

i doubt referring to yourself in the third person is exactly appealing to any potential new mates?!

Former Member

From existing friends introducing ne to other people, going to pubs and clubs, uni.

Former Member

Being introduced to other people by friends.

Former Member

im going to a new college next year for the reason of meeting new friends, which i hope i do all i'll really regret moving...
i think you should just join a club or you could go to local gigs and just chat to people in the crowd as that normally helps as you have music in common already so its not hard to make convo.