I need new friends

Whoopsy daisy

Lately I've adopted a healthier lifestyle I'm trying to make positive changes but my friends aren't interested in doing anything except going out at weekends
I suggest the gym or walks or even starting new fun classes but nope they don't want to
I get it, just because I'm changing doesn't mean they should have to
I live in a small town there's not many ppl my age around..
What's the best way to make new friends who are maybe into healthier lifestyles
I'm single too, I'm on a dating site but all anyone wants to do is go out partying
I know there is sites in larger cities for ppl to meet up but nothing where I am

groovyg

Are there are any clubs in your town or nearby that you could join e.g hiking, running, triathlon or even team sports that you might be interested in joining? It really depends on what your interests are.
Going out drinking every weekend gets a bit repetitive after a while especially if you end up hungover and your weekend is over before you know it.

zoobizoo

Are you near the coast or rivers?

Surfing or kayaking weekends away - you don't have to be close to a city or a club as they always travel anyway.

theniamh

If your female there is a website called girlcew its basically a place to meet like minded women who want to make friends. I am based in galway and there is always meet ups, like walks or runs or book club. Its very varied. And its in all parts you just might have to travel to the nearest city? Could be an option.

Airyfairy12

If your friends are just drinking buddies theyre not real friends, they just want people to go out with so they can get drunk, friendships like that lack substance and rarely last past your 20's. Is there a volunteer agency in your town? or an animal shelter you could work with? maybe try get involved with local community events, festivals, drama, sports and exercise clubs, does anywhere in your town do aerial classes?. Theyre a great way to meet new people.

freshpopcorn

Are their any classes in your are that do dancing, yoga. Pilates, etc. You've just to go by yourself and meet new people. However I know people who goes to some of these classes and they wouldn't lead overly healthy lifestyles.

Whoopsy daisy

groovyg wrote: »

Are there are any clubs in your town or nearby that you could join e.g hiking, running, triathlon or even team sports that you might be interested in joining? It really depends on what your interests are.
Going out drinking every weekend gets a bit repetitive after a while especially if you end up hungover and your weekend is over before you know it.

Hi thanks for reply
There is a running club I tried it last year but I don't really think it's for me I might give it another go

Whoopsy daisy

Thanks for all the replies guys
I've been going to classes but notice friends always come together
I get involved in conversations and I'm quite outgoing and friendly but the woman are older than me and even when I'm engaging in conversations it's not really much more than small talk
Girl crew isn't in my town unfortunately

freshpopcorn

Whoopsy daisy wrote: »

Thanks for all the replies guys
I've been going to classes but notice friends always come together
I get involved in conversations and I'm quite outgoing and friendly but the woman are older than me and even when I'm engaging in conversations it's not really much more than small talk
Girl crew isn't in my town unfortunately

I understand you situation. It's hard to make the type of friends your looking for now and sometimes you end up with friendly chats more than anything.
The only was I've seen your people like your original group of friends get interested in exercise is if theirs a wedding or something coming up.

Have you tried tennis and badminton?

Whoopsy daisy

freshpopcorn wrote: »

I understand you situation. It's hard to make the type of friends your looking for now and sometimes you end up with friendly chats more than anything.
The only was I've seen your people like your original group of friends get interested in exercise is if theirs a wedding or something coming up.

Have you tried tennis and badminton?

I'm really loving sports right now I haven't tried them but I'm willing to give them a go
Who knows maybe I'll find a man and he can come with me lol

zoobizoo

What about cycling?

There seem to be a lot of lone cyclists out there but surely within the area there's a group going on long road cycles at weekends. Join them somewhere along the route if they're not in your town....