ok so i am 26yrs old have lived in the area for about 3 years - havent done anything but work to prevent myself from returning to the same enviornment i came from - problem is where do i go at 26 to make friends? i have one female in my life right now, my ex boyfriends friends girlfriends ( yeah i know ) are ok but i want and need friends outside of that circle - any ideas - i am in a rural area and all the hangouts are teens - im recently seperated so i think i need to get out and enjoy myself - i know i dont need friends - and i can enjoy time by myself - but i also enjoy time out with the ladies occasionaly, i have a lot of male friends but again i dont want to be around every one elses friends - this sounds pitiful i know- where i moved from i have friends - but here i dont so any suggestions would be appreciated -
2006-10-17 09:11:10 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
fyi - i am in the atlanta area -
2006-10-17 09:43:24 · update #1
Think about what you do (or would like to do) in your spare time and use that to your advantage. What are your hobbies. For instance, take a dance class, art class, cooking class, go bike riding, to the library or bookstore, a coffee shop, whatever. Go to places and do things that you like to do on your own. That way if you meet someone there, you'll already have something in common with them.
Hopefully you don't have any problems starting a conversation... doing that with another female should be hard though... we love to talk.
Good luck!
2006-10-17 09:24:34 · answer #1 · answered by chocolate-drop 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a religous person and want religous friends then church is the place for you. Friends at work is not always a great idea, you have to see them everyday and we all know that you get mad at friends from time to time when you spend too much time together.
If your interested in reading then join a book club. Some movie theatres have movie clubs that you can join. If you have kids it is easier because your kids chose your friends for you ( going to games and events ).
If you have pets, especially a dog, go to petsmart and take an obedience class. You have to put yourself out there in order to make friends.
2006-10-17 09:21:18 · answer #2 · answered by UT FAN 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you should make friends at work. thats the only place i see one can make direct friends with no middleman. or neighbors. and 26 is still not too old to go out to clubs or bars. but acting drunk and stupid is. so whatever you do be mature about it. or if you're up to it then involve your self in community services or church. you would meet nice people there also who do things on the side.
2006-10-17 09:15:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find a good church. We've met plenty of adult friends there, and they're true friends. They bring you food when you're sick. Many of ours were even present at the birth of our child. My own brothers got tired of hanging around, but our friends were still there.
It's not pitiful.
2006-10-17 09:14:34 · answer #4 · answered by luvwinz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join a church, civic group, or even an exercise class.
2006-10-17 09:19:50 · answer #5 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you should join a church or temple or someother like minded civic groups that share your specific ideas about life....alot of churches and temples have singles groups and outings..good luck
2006-10-17 09:14:33 · answer #6 · answered by kimbersweet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are there any clubs or hobbies you could join to meet people?
2006-10-17 09:14:55 · answer #7 · answered by IC 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may wanna say where you are new to... what area
2006-10-17 09:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by jimmy h 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋