How do you actually make new friends as an adult?

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After college it seems like making new, genuine friends becomes harder.
Curious how guys here meet people outside of work or old circles.

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  2. Not_Sure__Camacho Avatar

    Touch them on the shoulder and scream, “TAG YOU’RE IT!” and then run off.

  3. Ikeset Avatar

    Taking more classes

  4. Ratakoa Avatar

    Work has been my best possibility to.

  5. bakwards_legs00765 Avatar

    I made a lot of my friends in adult life through gaming.

  6. morewalklesstalk Avatar

    Times have changed dramatically friends aplenty
    Girlfriends aplenty
    Loneliness
    Where to now

  7. SnackBaby Avatar

    In my experience: never underestimate the power of activities. Activities are great because the interaction relies more on competence and teamwork than it does charisma.

    Try something new like country or Latin dance classes. Rock climbing. Open mics if you’re into playing music (that’s a little high pressure though tbh). Do a tour of your city. Join a book club, running club, rec sports, or a pool (billiards) league.

    And when people ask “how long have you been doing X.” Be forward. Tell them you got into it to start meeting people, a lot of people will relate!

  8. Decent_Two_6456 Avatar

    Prison works for me.

  9. arghalot Avatar

    Gym classes

  10. ttchabz Avatar

    meetup group for hobbies like board games, volleyball, tennis , pickle ball

  11. CheeeseBurgerAu Avatar

    You go up to a girl and ask her out and she goes “I see you more as a friend” and BAM! You have yourself a friend.

  12. I_AM_JIM_CARREY Avatar

    Idk your age but from out of college to a few years ago when i turned 36 all i ever had was my wife and my kids. When my kids started sports and you’re forced to be around other adults with kids you start to make friends again. I wouldn’t say I have like the best friends in the world but I’ve met some really great guys that way. It’s all timing imo