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Originally Posted by Dichro
I enjoy video games, reading, painting, and my dogs. I'm pretty laid back and relaxed.
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I would suggest pursuing any of these interests. Even if it means suffering through a meetup, or some other painful experience just use it to meet some like minded people. Once you meet a few, then things can expand at whatever pace you like from there.
For instance, if you like hanging with your dog, maybe find a group who walks their dogs in Umstead, and see if you can meet one or two decent people. (For what it's worth, my GF is a dog trainer, and she always tells me about how people in her classes form friendships and continue to meet at dogparks or whatever, long after the weeks of class end.)
or even though you may not be into bars, go to that new game-bar (forgot the name) near the Pit in DT Raleigh. Of course you'd probably want to find one friend to go with, but these ideas are a start.
It may have already been mentioned, but join a book club in the genre that you like.
The point is that I realize sometimes these contrived social groups are beyond painful, but just use them to get your feet wet. To meet a few people. From there, you can take things on your own.
I've got a girlfriend, a daughter, a job and a couple hobbies that keep me beyond busy. If I didn't, you sound like someone I'd probably want to hang out with (I don't know your gender, don't really care).
Good luck. I know it's tough to break the ice, but I sense things will take on their own direction once you get past the initial phase.
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