We have just relocated. My husband is a manager at work so friends there aren't an option, and I'm a stay at home mom. Please don't say mothers groups. lol
2006-07-23 15:39:08 · 6 answers · asked by sarah 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
We've met our friends through either me meeting another woman during some activity I liked and then we wind up getting together with her and husband or through my husband meeting the man. Another option are mixers or balls that communities often hold. There are charity dinners, or fund raisers which is also an excellent way to meet other couples.
Best of luck in your new home!
2006-07-23 16:15:27 · answer #1 · answered by ididntdoitthedogdid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why aren't friends an option at your husband's job? If he's got the kind of job where you might socialize with his co-workers, there's some friends right there! If not, then here are some other options: you've got new neighbors, the supermarket, the cleaners, the police department, the mailman, church groups, the library, fast food restaurants, lots of people go to those places. You could just walk up to a friendly looking person, introduce yourself, and start a conversation from there. If you're shy, you could start a conversation with someone at the supermarket by asking a taller person to reach up for an item that you can't reach. It takes practice, but it works.
2006-07-23 23:04:56 · answer #2 · answered by kellygirlaj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure if church is your sort of thing but they have fun get togethers sometimes and that way you meet "nice" people from your community. I am a stay at home mom and military wife so I have to make new friends every couple of years and I have found that the groups on MY SPACE are a very easy way to make new friends. Alot of the people are in the same " boat" as you so they know what is like to be a stay at home mom and if you find the right group, some have play dates! Hope this helps. Best of luck to you and your family in your new community
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2006-07-23 22:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by lauren_martin01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a walk through the neighborhood. If you see people outside, compliment them on a garden or a decoration in their yard. This will spark up a conversation.
Check out the newspapers for bingo games. (I know....kinda lame, but it works) Most people at bingo halls are pretty friendly.
Also look into your husband joining the Lions Club, or the Knights of Columbus. Most of the time, the wives get to be pretty good friends...
2006-07-24 14:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by trgger23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of social events and dance classes etc can help you make friends. Church functions you meet all kinds of people
Good Luck to you and God Bless!!
2006-07-24 17:31:19 · answer #5 · answered by msqtech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
church
community center
neighborhood association
school
gym
2006-07-24 09:50:07 · answer #6 · answered by chipmunk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋