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You had friends everywhere–at school
on your sports team
at church
in the neighborhood… In fact
up until you reached emerging adulthood
making friends was almost done for you. You were surrounded by same-aged peers who were at a similar life-stage as you
so you naturally had a lot in common. But now that you’ve become settled
you may realize you haven’t made a new friend in a while.

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Your life path has started to veer off from the lives of people from your childhood and you’ve now ended up in different places with different priorities. Some are working full-time jobs
others are settling down into serious relationships
and you may even know a few people who are starting to have children. Or
maybe you’re new to your city and your career is thriving…but your social life…is not. It takes work to make friends as an adult. However
fostering new friendships is worth the effort
as loneliness is the biggest threat to public health
and its cost is expected to worsen. In fact
research shows that social isolation can significantly increase one’s risk for premature mortality resulting from chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease
cancer
and depression. While it may be hard to make friends because we all have our own daily routines
putting yourself out there by meeting new people and developing relationships is necessary for your emotional and physical wellbeing as an adult. So in this article
we will look at 25 social hobbies that you can engage in that will help you meet people and make new connections. After all
studies show that the more you socialize
the more satisfied you will be with your life. Let’s take a look. Table of Contents. 25 Social Hobbies to Meet People and Make Connections. 1. Join a Running Club. This is a popular hobby to meet new people because most people want to stay fit–and joining a running club is a way to stay physically healthy while also meeting new friends. Running by yourself can get old quickly–even with the world’s best playlist. Plus
maintaining the motivation to increase your speed or distance is difficult when there isn’t anyone cheering you on. If you’re nervous people will be judging you
you will soon find out that everyone felt like that at some point
so members are likely to go out of their way to not make you feel like that. 2. Volunteer. I met one of my closest friends about six years ago while I was volunteering. In fact
she ended up being one of the people who wrote a letter of recommendation for me when I was applying to graduate school! Volunteering will let you make constructive use of your free time while giving back to your community
so find a place that interests you that could use some extra manpower. In the process
you will meet like-minded people that you already have something in common with. What’s more
volunteering has several benefits to offer. In addition to making new friends
you can learn new skills
add a variety of experiences to your resume to enhance your career
and help protect both your mental and physical health by combating stress
fighting depression
and offering you a sense of purpose. But coming back to meeting new people
one of the best ways to foster new relationships is to engage in a shared activity. Volunteering will help strengthen your ties to your community and grow your support network as you do fulfilling work with other locals who want to give back. 3. Go to the Dog Park. If you have a canine buddy
find a local dog park or an organized dog-walk meetup group. People are so passionate about their animals
so while your four-legged friend is socializing with others
you can do the same. You already have something to talk about–your dogs! If you continue to go to the same park or walk with the same meetup group
it won’t be long before you start recognizing faces (both human and non) and learning more about the people and their lives outside of their furry friend. Resource: Here is a link where you can find the dog walk meetups in your area. 4. Join a Book Club. …or start one! Think about how frequently you finish a book and are bursting to talk about it with someone! Being in a book club will give you that chance to discuss the books
share your personal insight
your likes/dislikes
and hear what other people’s perspectives are. This is an obvious choice for those of you who love to read
and a beneficial choice for everyone. Look around on Facebook for local book groups or ask a colleague or friend if you can join theirs. If no one has suggestions
invite some people to your own club and tell them to invite other people they know to come along too. Having a conversation already planned out for you takes some of the edge off when it comes to finding socializing. You will already have one thing in common with everyone in the group–leaving no room for awkward silences. Resource : Don’t know where to find a group? Check out this site for some options. 5. Talk to Your Neighbors. Are you among the 61% of Americans who are cordial with their neighbors? If not
chances are you have some neighbors who fall into this category and would be happy to strike up a conversation with you. Take a bit of time to wander around your area to uncover any communal places near your home. And
while walking is a beneficial hobby in itself
it can also give you the chance to cross paths with some unfamiliar faces. Take this opportunity to ask about local hangout spots
any organized groups in the community
and upcoming events. Your neighborhood may house a wide variety of people who have different backgrounds
but you’ve all ended up in the same place
which gives you something in common. Socializing with different types of people can be an eye-opening experience
and doing so with those who live in your immediate area will make you feel more involved in your community. Being friends with your neighbors is also practical
especially in times of need. Knowing someone near you when you’ve locked yourself out
need someone to watch your house while you’re away
or just need to borrow a few last-minute eggs is very convenient. Resource: Check out this blog post to learn how to become friends with your neighbors
and read these tips on how to be amore outgoing person. 6. Attend Community Events. It’s easy to get caught up in your own routine and neglect the fact that there’s a lot more the world–and your community–has to offer than your typical day-to-day schedule. Attending a community event will give you a chance to meet other people while also exposing you to new ideas that you could incorporate into your own life. Look for events you’re interested in such as art gallery openings
comedy nights
intellectual lectures
dance recitals
concerts or other events in your area where you can cross paths with people who have similar interests. However
don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and attend an event that is completely new to you. You will definitely find it interesting to talk to people who have completely different backgrounds than you do–and you may find you have more in common than you initially think! Resource : There are a lot of websites that can help you find events to attend. Eventbrite will help you find all types of events near your zip code–many of which are free or inexpensive. They offer everything from family-friendly events to networking nights and exercise classes. Nextdoor is another website that is a good resource. Nextdoor is designed by locals to help other people find local events and activities. Just search for your city and you’ll see upcoming events
many of which are hosted by people in the community
making it an easy way to meet new people. 7. Join an Online Forum.













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