Raise your hand if you think it is hard to make new friends as an adult. If all of my readers were gathered in a room together, I'm sure you'd look around and see that you're not the only one raising your hand. Let's face it: making new friends after college is hard.
Well, my friends (because I consider my readers to be my friends), you're in luck. Today, I am going to share with you some of my tips for making friends as an adult. I'm not an expert, but I can certainly share with you the experiences I have had and pass on a little bit of what I've learned in the (ahem) 7 years since I have left college.
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| I met these girls via tip #2. Somehow, I convinced them wearing wigs for incognito karaoke was the best idea ever. |
- Take up a hobby. Preferably a hobby that includes some kind of group activity. This is not a guaranteed way to make the kind of friends you go to happy hour with, but it is a nice way to spend time doing something you like with like-minded people. I've been taking belly dance classes for 6 years, and while I don't hang out with my belly dance friends outside of class or shows, it's nice to know I will see the same women once a week, and that we all share a love of dance.
- Take a class at a local college. This is another one that isn't foolproof, but if you're someone who loves learning, this is a good route to go. If there is a community college in your town, you are likely to meet people of all ages and all walks of life, especially if you take a night class. Want to learn photography? Always wanted to learn how to speak Spanish? Interested in learning about law? Take a class, and while you learn something new, you just might meet a new friend!
- Join a Meetup group. Or two. Or ten. I joined Meetup several years ago, and have met some really awesome women my age through different Meetups. My first ever Meetup was a book club, and it started out pretty awkward. But then we all realized we were there for the same reason- we were in need of friends. My most successful Meetups have been the ones I've organized myself- a walking group and a Meetup at Yoga Rocks the Park. By setting up a walking group in a neighborhood I like, I have met women my age who also love going for walks and enjoying the neighborhood. With the yoga group, despite our varying levels of yoginess, the women I met shared an interest in trying new activities. Outside of college, I honestly think this is the best way to make new friends. And no, Meetup is not paying me to say this. But given how much I talk about Meetup, maybe they should? ;)
There you have it- my tips for making new friends as an adult. Do you have any tips you would like to share? I would love to hear from you in the comments below!
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