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How Do You All Make New Friends In A New City? (self.Blind)
submitted by chitarralove
I moved a few months ago, and I’m ready to get some new friends. Video chat is fine, but I’d like more in person interactions. Currency I’m working from home so meeting up with my coworkers isn’t an option since we’re all in different states. My only option for transportation is ride sharing and taxi cabs. There is no public transit where live. I’m okay with Uber, but I have a service dog so ride denial is still an obstacle. Yes I do also have a cane, but my service dog is my preference for navigating the world. With the ability to order pretty much anything I found myself going to stores and things less and less. I still do my doctors appointments and general errands, but nothing that really opens the door to meeting new people. I’ve met a few of my neighbors. They all seem nice, but they’re all in their 60s and 70s. I just turned 31 so I’m looking for people a little closer to my own age.
How did you all make some new friends? Any suggestions or advice?
How did you all make some new friends? Any suggestions or advice?
DarkDan3 3 points 1y ago
Do you use Facebook? Go to the events tab and see if there's anything happening nearby that you're interested in. I moved to a new area last year as well. I met my current group of friends at a music festival and now we meet up almost every weekend to jam.
chitarralove [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I haven’t a a few years but I do have an account. I’ll definitely give that a try! It’s so awesome you all get together regularly. That’s exactly the type of thing I’d be looking for.
Central_Control 2 points 1y ago
Meetup.com is a way to meet people in activities in your area. There's usually a few walking groups, which are led by basically a tour guide. Check out your city's calendar for events to go to. You can google "What to do this weekend in *your city*".
Whatever athletics you can do can open up avenues to friendships.
Whatever athletics you can do can open up avenues to friendships.
chitarralove [OP] 2 points 1y ago
Okay! I’ve never heard of that one I’ll definitely need to check that out. It sounds really interesting. The walking group might also give me a chance to explore the city as well.
Central_Control 1 points 1y ago
Good luck. Most people don't think that blind people are walkers, but I know that you can do it.
Blind_Insider 1 points 1y ago
I am in several groups of blind people on Facebook. I have read some posts from people asking about people near their aria to meet. Maybe it's a good option to join a group and search for people in your area or search for more local groups of people who have similar interests to you.
chitarralove [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Can you think of any of the groups you’re in? I’d love to check them out and join some!
Blind_Insider 1 points 1y ago
https://www.facebook.com/groups/727114420983683/?ref=share
Blind_Insider 1 points 1y ago
https://www.facebook.com/groups/259008737631118/?ref=share
chitarralove [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Thanks!!
Blind_Insider 1 points 1y ago
Sure,
https://www.facebook.com/groups/870933756277832/?ref=share
https://www.facebook.com/groups/870933756277832/?ref=share
codeplaysleep 1 points 1y ago
I work remotely, too and most of my friends are in New England or PNW, and I'm in the south.
My local friend group are mostly people I met through get-togethers over shared interests, a couple of college friends, everyone's spouses, etc.
A few weeks ago we attended a trivia night at a local bar and spent some time socializing with the folks at the table next to us. Nothing came of that in the end, but it was a fun night none the less.
I met a couple of people yesterday at our local lake's swimming area and we made plans to get together at a pride festival this weekend.
I used to do a lot of volunteer work and have been thinking about getting back into it.
I have a few close friends here and my. family, so I don't feel lonely, but I do miss having a sense of community and being a part of a bigger community, if that makes sense, so I'm trying to put myself out there more.
My local friend group are mostly people I met through get-togethers over shared interests, a couple of college friends, everyone's spouses, etc.
A few weeks ago we attended a trivia night at a local bar and spent some time socializing with the folks at the table next to us. Nothing came of that in the end, but it was a fun night none the less.
I met a couple of people yesterday at our local lake's swimming area and we made plans to get together at a pride festival this weekend.
I used to do a lot of volunteer work and have been thinking about getting back into it.
I have a few close friends here and my. family, so I don't feel lonely, but I do miss having a sense of community and being a part of a bigger community, if that makes sense, so I'm trying to put myself out there more.
chitarralove [OP] 2 points 1y ago
That makes total sense to me. Up until now my friends came from school / university and a few different groups I used to volunteer for. Before I was remote, I had a few coworkers I’d hang out with about once a month. Now I’m starting from scratch, and it’s like wow, how do you really meet people as an adult.
SiriuslyGranger 1 points 1y ago
Cafes going out to eat maybe? Coffee shops?
Is there a political club or interest club you’d like to go to? The gym?
Are you a christian? I am not saying this is why you go to church but you can meet people there.
Beach or park or something?
Is there a political club or interest club you’d like to go to? The gym?
Are you a christian? I am not saying this is why you go to church but you can meet people there.
Beach or park or something?
chitarralove [OP] 1 points 1y ago
I spend a good amount of time at Starbucks these days. I’ve had some really nice interactions with people for sure. Nothing came of those. I used to go to church as a kid. I hadn’t thought of that. I might need to start seeking out some churches in my new area.
SiriuslyGranger 1 points 1y ago
Yeah, maybe. But also don’t go just for friends or I can hope but yeah. Maybe you’ll find someone.
Also what is wrong with having older friends? Have you thought about befriending some older people even if it’s your neighbor? I’ve had some luck with some older friends.
Also what is wrong with having older friends? Have you thought about befriending some older people even if it’s your neighbor? I’ve had some luck with some older friends.
chitarralove [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Definitely nothing wrong with older friends. My friend Alex is 67. She’s been my friend since I was in middle school. The neighbors I’ve met so far are very nice but they’re in a different stage in life. We’ve hung out a few times this month and last month. We have different interests. We do meet up to crochet which was very nice. I plan to do that fairly often.
SiriuslyGranger 2 points 1y ago
I see.
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