Introduction
Moving to a new city involves a lot of new challenges to face. There’s learning new roads, finding new restaurants, trying to remember where the grocery store is, and even having to find new friends.
It doesn’t mean that you’re going to let go of the old friends, it just means that you need to find people that you connect with. Finding new friends can be daunting. However, there are several ways that you can make new friends when you move to a new city.
Local Clubs
This one can be taken in two ways. Some cities are going to have a vibrant club life and that may be a place that you enjoy. If that’s the case, have fun and join the local nightlife!
The other way clubs can be taken, is groups around the city that you are in. These can be hobby clubs, hiking clubs, discussion groups, etc. Clubs are not as prevalent as they used to be, however they do exist. You can find them on meetup, Craigslist, and even Facebook.
Dog Parks
Whether or not you have dogs, visiting a dog park is a great way to lift your spirits. If you are an avid dog lover, or if you have one yourself, visiting dog parks is a great way to help your dogs make friends in a new city as well as help you make new friends too!
Find a dog park that you can go to regularly: you will likely meet the same dogs and the same people over and over again. This will allow you to build a relationship and allow your dog to build friendships too.
Hiking Groups
For most states that have four seasons, hiking groups are going to be very common. Hiking is a great way to become familiar with the land that surrounds you, the flora and the fauna, as well as the temperatures and how your body reacts to the environment. You may love it!
Hiking is a great way to get to know people, because you get to see them both while they are talking as well as in their silent moments. Being able to see the majesty of nature often brings out a sense of awe in people.
Coffee Clubs
If you are a coffee lover, then joining a coffee club may be a good idea. You can also try different coffee shops around the city. This is going to give you a sense of what kind of coffee shops are around, and how to get around the city.
Many coffee shops will support local artists as well as help local musicians get on their way. If this is something that you would enjoy, then visiting coffeehouses and local coffee breweries would be a great way for you to make friends.
Book Clubs
If books are more your speed, then finding local book clubs is going to be the best bet. Usually the library will have some sort of book club that meets monthly. There are some that meet weekly, but usually those are organized by people who all go to the library regularly.
Finding Places You Like
One of the most underrated ways of making new friends is going to places that you enjoy going to. The more often you are out doing what you love the happier you are going to be.
The happier you are, the easier it will be to make friends. You’ll be able to share stories, and you’ll be able to see people who seem like they want to connect.
Discovering new Hobbies
If you don’t have enough hobbies, then maybe trying a new one is a great way for you to get out there and make new friends. When you try a new hobby, you’re putting yourself out there and asking for help. This helps others learn how you communicate and provides a great connection!
Exploring the Town
Walking around a town or a city on a regular basis is a great way to get to know people. Depending upon where you live, there may be a local grocer or there may be a neighborhood park, or something along those lines.
If you make a point of it to be there during the times that people are already there it gives you the opportunity to meet those people that live in the same area that you do.
Conclusion
No matter what city you move to, there’s always going to be the difficulty of finding new friends. It’s kind of unavoidable. For more tips and tricks on how to make friends when you have to move around, visit Travelers Haven.
Just remember, don’t give up, and get out there and make some friends!
