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I've kinda found it difficult to meet people my age (20-30) as well. I am in a couple of organizations such as a car club and a professional organization and it is still difficult. Most of the members are much older.
Seems that most 20 somethings are very involved with their job, relationship or family responsibilities.
I've thought about going to the Unitarian Universalist church just because there seems to be a fairly young crowd there. But I'm not very religious. LOL.
I'm not really sure what of those options sounds boring, but you're not going to meet other people unless you put yourself in situations where you can meet people. Sure, it may be scary, but you're not going to meet people sitting in your living room where it's not scary.
I'm not really sure what of those options sounds boring, but you're not going to meet other people unless you put yourself in situations where you can meet people. Sure, it may be scary, but you're not going to meet people sitting in your living room where it's not scary.
Exactly!
It is harder though. My husband seems to be making friends in his Tae Kwon Do class. I tried to make friends in my jewelry classes, but I wasn't as successful. I have a lot on my plate though, so I'll admit I didn't try as hard as I could have. If we end up having kids and things with my current friends change the way I expect they will I plan to try and meet more people who are parents in my area. Most of my friends are not married and none have kids right now.
It seems difficult. People are already satisfied with their current circle of friends once you're in your 30s.
I literally have zero friends.
Not really. It depends on where you are, but I see people more stuck within the pre-established friends circle starting early 20s. By mid-20s, most people are suspicious already. By late 20s, they bemoan NOT ever meeting anyone good. And I'm assuming, by 30, people won't put up with much and don't meet anyone at all
I'm not really sure what of those options sounds boring, but you're not going to meet other people unless you put yourself in situations where you can meet people. Sure, it may be scary, but you're not going to meet people sitting in your living room where it's not scary.
. If it was impossible to make friends beyond the 20s I wouldn't have friends in each of the states we've moved to over the past 20 years.
A real ice breaker for me was my dog. Get out and walk, and you'll start to see the same people doing the same thing. Volunteer at the shelter, and offer to walk the dogs there if you can't have one.
Agreed. Many people are not cut out for that stuff.
I went to a meetup once and I was very uncomfortable. Everyone (or almost everyone) there was coupled up. That was 5 years ago and I never went again.
I haven't made a new real life friend in 22 years and I highly doubt it will happen again. If you work that may be your best bet but even that won't be easy. If you are an introvert and haven't made friends by the time you hit your 40s I'm afraid you are doomed.
Agreed. Many people are not cut out for that stuff.
I went to a meetup once and I was very uncomfortable. Everyone (or almost everyone) there was coupled up. That was 5 years ago and I never went again.
I haven't made a new real life friend in 22 years and I highly doubt it will happen again. If you work that may be your best bet but even that won't be easy. If you are an introvert and haven't made friends by the time you hit your 40s I'm afraid you are doomed.
I tried meetup and I found it awkward as well. I think an activity that interests you is much easier/better. Then you have some to keep your hands/feet busy and a common interest. For me, at least, that's a lot easier. There's usually at least one person in the group that is talkative and wanting to meet people so then all you really have to do is be receptive.
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. If it was impossible to make friends beyond the 20s I wouldn't have friends in each of the states we've moved to over the past 20 years. 
