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Had a friend who invited me to bowling last night. I agreed (and went). I noticed she invited about 2 dozen people and only 1 other person other than her boyfriend said they were going. I invited about a dozen more people that I felt most likely to join in. None of them showed up.
It seems like I can rarely get people to do anything I invite them to. I can imagine the only exception is if I offered to go out drinking, I'd probably have several people up for that. But I'm a teetotaler and have no interest in that. In my opinion it's boring anyway. I used to think it was just me, but this girl is a social butterfly. Charismatic and pretty. I'd think lots of people would be happy to join her.
Anyone else have trouble getting friends to do anything fun or at least getting out of the house?
Only one that I know of. I purposely avoid these people.
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Originally Posted by TerraDown
Find some friends with a deeper perspective. That's the hard part.
Why don't you ask me not to breathe anymore! Haha, I actually realized that is something I have an issue with. I still have friends from low places. Well, moderately low. I'm starting to get a few connections with people that have a lot more going on in their world and it's a breath of fresh air.
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Originally Posted by Heath V
Social media, Internet and video games my friend. Seems people are going out less and less.
Well, I'd be happy to find someone that is into video games since I'm into them myself. But I agree. I keep wanting to talk to people in hallways and the like, but everyone has their necks craned down and eyes locked on their phones.
I have multiple circles. Some people get dinner invites. Some people get game nigh invites. Some get only cheap or free activities. Some get cultural events. Some get movies.
It helps. This way I have someone to go to all types of events. Some cross over into multiple buckets.
Meetup is good for this as well.
These days it is harder for me to go to a same day invite, due to prior obligations.
I've turned down many a bowling night because the bowling allies are far and not easy to get to. But if there is air hockey I am there.
Anyone else have trouble getting friends to do anything fun or at least getting out of the house?
You need to find another set of friends. Try meet-ups.
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