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Making new friends

  • 27-02-2012 5:36pm
    #1
    CherDub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭


    Hey everyone. Im new to this so basically Im originally from Dublin living in Meath for the past number of years. Im 29, have two kids who are now in school so I have mornings free.

    Im looking to meet new people, socialize, to meet up for tea/coffee, for a chat, etc.

    I have been looking online but I cant seem to come across anything!

    Any recommendations would be gr8:)


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  • #2
    amacca
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,204 ✭✭✭amacca


    CherDub wrote: »
    Hey everyone. Im new to this so basically Im originally from Dublin living in Meath for the past number of years. Im 29, have two kids who are now in school so I have mornings free.

    Im looking to meet new people, socialize, to meet up for tea/coffee, for a chat, etc.

    I have been looking online but I cant seem to come across anything!

    Any recommendations would be gr8:)

    you could take the bull by the horns and set up a group on meetup.com for your area

    or maybe something on there (like a bookclub or something might be suitable)

    I'm in a similar boat re: looking to meet new people...and joining a couple of things + thinking of testing the waters to see if there would be an interest in a casual keep fit running meetup in my area

    anyway my two cents


  • #3
    CherDub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭CherDub


    Thanks Amacca :)


  • #4
    dday
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭dday


    i have tried all that but its s no go ..most people have settled friends in this area and they are all in their own little groups ....:D


  • #5
    neozues
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15 ✭neozues


    Well I am a guy in the west and have a problem with getting out there so to speak.
    I made a list of things I like doing (like tennis) and inquired where the local club was.
    To be honest I envy women as ye have a natural way of interacting.
    Men are nervous creatures at heart I think when not in control of there enviorment.
    Ladies have an ability to adapt and find friends easily.


    n


  • #6
    Ickle Magoo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 17,485 ✭✭✭✭Ickle Magoo


    There is the North East forums which would have more geographically precise events/beers...

    There is also a whole raft of events, groups, meets and clubs advertised in newsagents windows, advertised in the local paper, on the local super-market message/ad board - and of course, google always throws up a heap of stuff...then it's just a case of getting yourself signed up and out there!

    All the best.


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  • #7
    el Bastardo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 573 ✭✭✭el Bastardo


    Put a positive bent on everything. Be a listener as well as a talker. Have something to say. Ignore the setbacks: There are plenty of people out there looking for a social outlet.


  • #8
    CherDub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4 ✭CherDub


    Thanks guys for the comments


  • #9
    PureCosmic
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16 ✭PureCosmic


    Hi CherDub,

    I have been in a similar situation since I moved to the midlands and started working from home to avoid the long commute, it can be difficult to meet new people.

    I have made 3 REALLY good friends over the last 3 years plus many lovely acquaintances and now I have to decline invitations! ;) Anyway, this is how it happened for me:

    1. Join a class or club, for me it was salsa, running and spinning, but try something you enjoy. It doesn't stop there though, once you are there, get talking to the girls and if you like someone ask them to meet for a coffee and explain you are trying to meeting people in the area. First I was a bit nervous about doing this (I thought they would think I was being 'weird') but I actually got a really positive response! A lot of people are on the same boat.

    2. Volunteer with a local group, I have met some really wonderful people through volunteering. Although I work full time, giving this a go has been amazing! A very solid network of wonderful women who invite me to events and lunches out now.

    And finally, you only need to know a couple of ladies, and they will introduce you to their friends and their friends' friends....

    Good luck!


  • #10
    PammyD
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 93 ✭✭PammyD


    I agree with Pure Cosmic.. Its hard making friends at times, i moved to a different town to all my friends so dont see them as much as id like, iv joined a local Kickboxing club and am slowly making new friends, we chat more an more every week and its all good :)


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