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I’m not sure if it’s just me
but it seems like the older you get
the harder it is to make quality new friends. And I’m talking about good friends – ones that you can call on at anytime. It’s exciting to be in a new city
but it can also feel isolating
especially if you don’t know anyone.

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For me
there have been other circumstances that make it even more challenging to make friends in my new city. I live by myself
so I’m probably not going to be joining groups specifically for couples. I don’t have any kids
so I’m not going to be in groups with other parents either. And I work remotely from home
so I don’t have any co-workers. So what do you do to make friends in a new city? Where do you even start? The first place I’d start is to think about what you’re interested in. What are your hobbies? What do you like to do in your spare time? Once you do that
there are actually lots of ways to make friends in a new city. Here are 14 of my favorites. Table of Contents. 14 Ways to Make Friends in a New City. 1. Meetup.com. Meetup.com is a great place to start when you’re trying to make new friends in a new city. Meetup is a service used to organize online groups that host in-person events for people with similar interests. It’s a great place to meet new people
find support
learn new things
or even get out of your comfort zone. You’ll find every type of group on there from fitness to business
to parenting
to social and many more. So just go to Meeup’s website
put in your city and start browsing groups by whatever interests you. 2. Sports Leagues. If you’re interested in playing sports
your city probably has various rec leagues. These sports clubs were created to provide recreational sports leagues and social events for adults over 21. Just Google the name of your city and Sports and Social Club to find what your city offers. You can sign up as a group or sign up by yourself and be put in a group. Sports include volleyball
bowling
kickball
flag football
and softball. It’s a great way to have some friendly competition and meet new people. 3. Hiking Groups. If you live in a city that has hiking trails
you’re sure to find a few hiking groups. The first place you can find hiking groups is on Meetup.com which we already talked about. But you can also Google your city and hiking club. While you’re at it
you can probably search for other clubs that may interest you such as mountain biking groups
kayaking groups
rock climbing groups
etc. 4. Volunteering. All cities and towns have spots for volunteers to donate their time. Not only is it a nice thing to do
you can meet new friends on a more deeper level
and connect with them over a shared bond of kindness and giving back. You can search for all kinds of volunteer opportunities online – everything from location
to type of volunteering
to a specific organization you want to work with
to the times you’re available
or even the distance from you. Whether you want to work with kids
seniors or animals
there’s something for everyone. 5. Church. Churches are all over the place. Heck in some cities they seem to be as common as Starbucks! However it can be a little overwhelming to choose one. Nowadays
churches all have social media accounts and websites so you can check them out with no strings attached before you go to one. They usually have videos of previous sermons that you can listen to
which will help you decide if it’s the right fit for you. Once you pick a church
most of them have small groups that meet weekly or every other week. So you could join a small group and make friends that way. 6. Gym. If you’re into health and fitness
a gym is a great way to make friends in a new city. Now I’m not talking about hitting on someone that’s trying to get a workout in. Instead
take group fitness classes. When I lived in Denver
I joined a small private gym owned by a husband and wife that specializes in small group workouts and I made several friends here by going to the same workouts on a consistent basis. In Knoxville
I recently joined F3
which is a national network of free
peer led workouts for men. There’s a smaller
but growing
network for women as well
called FiA (Females In Action). Other types of gyms that offer group workouts are places like CycleBar and Orange Theory. 7. Social Groups. Your city may have a social group specifically for people that are new to the city. If yours has one
definitely take advantage of this! In Knoxville
there is a group called New2Knox
and their purpose is to bring people together to experience all that Knoxville has to offer. They know that making friends as an adult is hard
so they help you make friends by putting together events on a regular basis. Denver has a similar group called Strangers to Friends. So do a search
and see if there is one in your city. If not
you can take the lead and start a club. I’ve actually done that through Meetup – I started a group called Knoxville Outdoor Fun and Fitness
and Meetup does a great job promoting my group to its members. So if you have an idea for a group
and your city doesn’t already have it
start one through Meetup. 8. Book Club. We’ve talked about the power of book clubs in the past. In a book club
you are usually assigned a new book to read each month. The clubs organize monthly meetings where you discuss that month’s book and talk about their favorite parts. Showing up at a book club meeting is not only a good way to learn about a specific book
but also to expand your social circle and befriend a large number of people. 9. Yoga. Similar to the gym
a yoga class is a great way to meet people. It takes going to the same class on a consistent basis so you can begin to be familiar with the same faces. Yoga classes aren’t usually a place where you’re going to do much talking during the class. But before and after class are good times to get to know the other people that share the common interest of mindfulness. 10. Co-Working Spaces. If you’re an entrepreneur
like me
or have a remote job that allows you to work from anywhere
check out co-working spaces. Co-working is an arrangement in which several workers from different companies share an office space
allowing cost savings and convenience through the use of common infrastructure. This can be a great place to meet new people and make friends. 11. Running Groups. Most cities and towns have organized running groups. Most of these are fun runs
and you can usually find a different one every day of the week. Many of these start and end at a brewery
and at the end of the run
you get a free or discounted beer! There’s usually at least 10 people running
and you’re all in it together
making for a great place to get connected! 12. Trivia Nights. During the week
when it seems like there may not be much to do
you can usually find a trivia night at a bar. What a fun way to meet other people! 13. Bars. Speaking of bars
it’s an old tried and true way to meet other people. Bars are a pretty obvious place to meet people
no matter what city you’re in. I’m not that into drinking
or big crowds myself
but you can always try going at an off peak time
so if you do meet a new friend
you can actually hear them and carry on a conversation. I’ll sometimes take my laptop in
belly up at the bar for a couple of hours and chat with new people while I work. 14. Dog Parks. I saved the best for last. This might be possibly THE easiest way to make new friends in a new city. The dog park! Anyone that has ever moved to a new city (or anyone that is single and is looking for a partner) knows that a furry friend is your best wingman. Dogs are the easiest conversation starters
and they instantly make you the most popular person in the area. Take your pup to a dog park or just downtown and you’ll be a hit. In fact
I can almost guarantee that you’ll talk to at least one new person. You’ll have to try hard not to. Now there’s only one problem – what if you’re like me and you don’t have a dog? No problem! You can volunteer at the local humane society. In Knoxville
The Humane Society of East Tennessee has a Hiking Hounds program. You can take a pup out for a walk on the weekend to help them get some exercise! See if your local humane society offers something similar! Final Thoughts on Making Friends in a New City.













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