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Making new friends

  • 01-12-2006 08:58PM
    #1
    Summerjones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭


    I've come to the conclusion that I need to get out there and meet new people....preferrably other girls my own age (mid twenties)...I moved away from home for a job. Until now it was okay, I had a couple of housemates that I got on very well with but they left for Australia a few weeks ago and I've been lost ever since.

    I live in Maynooth but I think meeting people here is almost impossible, if you're not a local or not in college it's hard just to go up to talk to people and there isn't really any societies outside of the college. So maybe I should turn my attentions towards Dublin.

    So basically I'm looking for advice...how to make new friends in a place where you don't know anyone?


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  • #2
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 36,733 CMod ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Join a group in Dub that does things you like to do. Even though you are no longer a student, go to The Big Tree on student night, and like places. Do Boards Beers, which should be coming up in December.


  • #3
    comad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 105 ✭✭comad


    I was kinda in the same situation as you. Just join a club. Its making the effort that counts more than anything else. It'll stop you getting into a rut


  • #4
    comer_97
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭comer_97


    i took up running, you will meet loads of people in a running club.

    or boards beers, lots of friends to be made there!


  • #5
    Summerjones
    Closed Accounts Posts: 132 ✭✭Summerjones


    :)

    Ha ha...I'd collapse after half a mile! :D


  • #6
    comer_97
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭comer_97


    my first run i collapsed after 100 metres, i'm serious. did 2 marathons since!

    the best thing about the running is you get a rush of endorphines which makes you feel confident, which helps you make friends...

    have you any interests?


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  • #7
    comer_97
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭comer_97


    i thought of another idea, i did a language course a few years back, and i met a load of cool people and we would go out after and it's been a few years and we are still in touch!


  • #8
    Overheal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 86,683 ✭✭✭✭Overheal


    If youre not the athletic type (points to me... YAY :D) There are big hobby communities like Games Workshop, and you'd be surprised that its not just for younglins': Many people get into it for lifetimes, and a lot of them are Married couples and whatnot...cray-zee.

    Alternatives are everywhere friend ;)


  • #9
    tensecyclist
    Closed Accounts Posts: 67 ✭✭tensecyclist


    do the first move. a smile and some few words would help. one gained friend will bring you much as days go. it's easy to make friends.;)


  • #10
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Find people with the same interests as yourself. Apart from the boards beerage, boards also has a soccer team. Maybe get involved with a kick around with some of the delightful chaps involved there, forum under Sports->Soccer->Boards Team. Good luck. :)


  • #11
    murrayeel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 38 ✭murrayeel


    Ruu wrote:
    Find people with the same interests as yourself. Apart from the boards beerage, boards also has a soccer team. Maybe get involved with a kick around with some of the delightful chaps involved there, forum under Sports->Soccer->Boards Team. Good luck. :)

    Right. Having one common denominator helps you sort what type of friend you like. It also makes the 'finding' easier.:cool:


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  • #12
    upthere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 185 ✭✭upthere


    Join a stamp collecting club. You don't need any interest to even be there. It's where all the pickups go on :p


  • #13
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    @ upthere: Your posts tonight have not been particularly helpful.

    Please take the time to read the charter and only post in a helpful fashion. Please consider this your final warning.

    dudara


  • #14
    upthere
    Closed Accounts Posts: 185 ✭✭upthere


    I'm just giving my honest opinion in a lighthearted way in this thread. Will I get banned for posting this?


  • #15
    dudara
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,518 ✭✭✭✭dudara


    When you consistently do it across a couple of threads, then it is a problem. If you want further clarification, please PM and I will be happy to discuss it with you. Please don't reply on this matter as I don't want to clutter the thread anymore. Take it up with me, or any mod, via PM

    dudara


  • #16
    alimel
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭alimel


    what is boards beers? and where do i find it?


  • #17
    Beruthiel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 42,361 ✭✭✭✭Beruthiel


    alimel wrote:
    what is boards beers? and where do i find it?

    We had one last saturday night, I have to say, it was fantastic craic and I had a ball. Am only recovering today.
    There is an Events forum under the System menu at the top right of your screen. We probably won't be having another one for a little while though.


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