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I agree with the dog suggestion. Pretty much everyone I know that has gotten a dog says that it helps them in the socializing department. It's a really easy conversation starter and dogs put (most) people in a good mood.
Gosh, I actually find it rather easy to meet people. I'm in my 40's and I swear I make new friends every week, but, I still only have a very tiny circle of really special friends. I'm comfortable with that as I just love my SO and my dogs and cat.
I am 49 years old. I meet new people all the time. Many of those people end up as friends and some of those end up as close friends.
You want friends? Then be freindly to others. If you get someone new on your street make cookies and take it over to them. Do something for them. Help them out. Do the things that you wish people would have done for you. That is how you make friends.
My brother has a list of friends that includes TV personalities and a few very wealthy families. One time I asked him how he was able to acquire so many known people as friends. He told me because he never ask's them for anything. He does not say, can I have your autograph? He does not ask them to take a picture with him. He just treats them as friends.
When making friends don't go in with the idea of what you can get out of it but what you can bring to the table. Listen, be there for others, help them out. Chances are in return they will do the same for you.
That is really great advice! Also don't forget to wear and bring your smile when meeting new people as you tend to get those smiles back
Perhaps fake friends, but a true honest to goodness bona fide friend will never suck in their relationship to you. Albeit, they are rare and come a dime a dozen but I had such a friend. unfortunately, she passed away a few years ago.
"The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many."
Proverbs 14:20 NASB
I've found this to be true.
If you can get a little bit of money together, I would strongly suggest getting good at something. People naturally want to be around those that are good at things. If you are into sports, there is racquetball, golf, tennis, softball, darts, pool. I'd really suggest racquetball, it's great exercise and a lot of fun. But figure a good year of playing 4x a week and studying the game before you get good.
If you are totally broke, join a running club. But again, figure a good year before you get good at it. That's if you work your butt off.
Church groups if you are a believer sometimes produce friends. I recently made 2 fantastic friends from my bible study group. Just great men. Great leaders, great friends, awesome guys.
I meet all my friends at work...that's so bad. I am extremely introverted and antisocial so it is very hard for me to freely speak to people without being forced.
I also do not have very many "friends"...it seems like most of my friends already have a circle of friends by now but maybe I am just not assertive enough? *shrugs shoulders*
volunteer at a womens abuse shelter- a nice guy can make a lot of friends
volunteer at a women's abuse shelter? what for? to meet abused women who are always going back to their abusers? Women who are forever trapped in that cycle? who needs that scheit. maybe someone who likes drama or needy people would like friends like that. And I wouldn't want the workers as friends either because they have to deal with all that drama. what is wrong with you... - and take a chance that one of those abusing boyfriends/husbands is going to go after me because he thinks his woman is "messing around?" don't you people actually think before posting this rubbish?
and while you're at it, why don't you go make some friends at the homeless shelter and don't forget to volunteer at the local jail/prison and drug rehab clinic. I'm sure you'll make friends with lots of great people at all those places.
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