Submitted by yogurtwaterandsalt t3_108f4x1 in Maine
I can’t imagine any way or places or event to meet new 18-25 years old people in states like Maine. Because those states’ density of people per km/mil fewer than others. So how do you do that? Or don’t you do that :D
A large box? Sounds like you are using affordable housing as the trap too
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This is the way.
You guys have rope?
Bars, social places, join a club or an indoor sports thing if you're into it.
Indoor soccer/volleyball/bowling leagues imo are great. Generally you can find "beer leagues" that are more about social interaction while staying active.
Summer league ultimate frisbee in Portland area, if that’s near ish to you!
Thank you, I’ll note it
I suck at frisbee but joined and it was really fun anyway, tons of young people on your team and they go to a local bar or restaurant every week after the game.
Does it continue until end of summer?
It’s mid June - beginning of August, Tuesday and Thursdays from 6:30-8pm ish!
Thank u mate. 🙏
People looks like older than 25 in bars, but others you are right, thank you
Well yeah of course there will be people older than 25 in bars, but you'll find that in every activity you do? If you go out thursday-saturday and be selective over which bars you're more likely to find a younger crowd though
Ayuh! It would be good practice, I am gonna try, thank u biggest black bear
It's a little funny you assume they're a black bear because we're in the Maine sub! They could be a polar bear, a pooh bear, or even a cocaine bear! 🐼🐻
I really don’t know any thing differences betweeb basketball teams and their mascots :D I am kinda newbie
I am jkwy! 😉
Pub trivia. Church. Meetup.com. Fetlife.com sanctioned munches. Political groups. Advocacy groups. Clubs.
Being in that age group it’s the EASIEST time in adulthood to meet folks your own age. Imo.
I love that you suggested church and FetLife in the same breath. You're not wrong.
Portland
Its hard in Maine. I lived there for like 5 years and have no lasting friendships. I live in florida now and know all my neighbors and have surf friends.
Isn’t there any hope?
I made a bunch of friends through sports in my late 20s/early 30s. It can be done.
Not really I work seasonally in Maine and leave in the off season because it's too lonely (also born and raised here) Maine is beautiful but not the place to meet people. Currently traveling in Colombia and meeting plenty of young like minded individuals!
Agree. Anybody who says otherwise is gaslighting you or trying to get you to go to a puppet show.
The fact that people are recommending you meet young people at church is proof enough, it's a trap.
Thank you, it is so helpful 🙏
If you're asking how to make friends in Maine, don't take advice from people who couldn't figure it out themselves lol
You are definitely right!
Volunteer somewhere, you'll find like-minded people
Volunteering is an excellent way to meet people and do good things at the same time.
Yeah, its sounds good. So can u suggest me some sample type of volunteering?
Have some friends that volunteer at the Midcoast Conservancy building trails and stuff. They've met a ton of people through that, and therefore, so have I. There's a ton of orgs around that are great for getting outdoors and out there. I live in fairly small town (less than 5k) and while I am older than your age group, there are younger folks around for sure.
You know what you're interested in, start there.
Thank you, noted it!
Meet your neighbors or people where you work. That is how we have our friends. And then on occasion, we become friends with their friends by extension.
That is usefull, I live in a really crowded big city, so I am kinda nervous about quiet places :S
Harass people on the street for companionship. Always worked for me
Go to Portland or move elsewhere haha. I just spent 2.5 years in Bridgton area and probably met like 3 people in that age range... Most young people move elsewhere or young people have started a family and move here and are too busy to get to know new people.
:/ Damn it!
Go to college!!!!!
And or join a club, I am really into Warhammer and there are game clubs everywhere.
Wow, they are useful advices Thank you to you “Scourge of God - Atilla” :)
It's fun living out in the sticks, no clubs particularly close to me. Trying a new place in Augusta this weekend, and going to their other one for a tournament a couple weeks later. It seems like portland is likely the place to be for games
I live in Bangor and there is a small but thriving 40k community. Usually just some game shop owner hosts all the nerds in town and they bring what they like, magic d&d or wargames.
I might have to try driving up one of these weeks, little far for me unfortunately but the game scene where I am is nonexistant outside of driving to Augusta/Lewiston
We're a welcoming group, though small.
Where does one find said game clubs? Unless you meant clubs at the college
When I used to travel for work I would search "boardgame group <city name>" very often there would be one in the local library.
If there isn't you could approach your local library and start your own group. This could also work at a restaurant. Pick a day when they aren't particularly busy and ask if you could have a group that day. Monday through Wednesday are usually good choices. Usually the restaurant is glad to have somebody coming around and buying drinks/food during their slack times. Be respectful and don't make a mess...
When I first moved to a new city the first thing I look at is actually Facebook groups lol. I refuse Facebook for everything else, but it's pretty clutch for these types of situations. It's usually a local game shop owner puts something on. Or the library sometimes.
Op said people not nerds
Hey I'd rather be a nerd than a prick.
lol good shit
You’re a nerd, nerd.
Nice
Some of us already have
Are you simple? He asked for advice on how to meet college age people and you respond "some of us already went."
I’m literally college age and I have the same problem. I’m not going to go back to college just to meet people my age?
Okay, good for you? OP asked for advice and I provided some and you think that it's not good enough for you. Have you heard of egocentric?
It's the crab bucket. Gotta find a way to bring others down.
No
Normally ,snowmobiling is highly social , but not this year because it’s too warm.
Disc golf is popular as well . Some courses are closed in winter , but a great way to meet people otherwise.
Noted it, thank u
Its too bad :/ Hope climate will be normal, but it doesn’t seem
Snowmobiling is more of a weekend thing where you travel where the snow is. Everyone I know with a snowmobile goes way up north to do it.
I got my sled running at the end of last season, excited for this season. Then the weather happened. I hope it dumps snow on us in February.
It very often does. Snowmobilers are the most maudlin crybabies I've ever known and I've been one for 20+ years. The way they talk it'll never snow another flake again anywhere in the world...
Honestly if you want to meet people join the snowmobile club and volunteer at work days. When there isn't snow there is still stuff to do, trails need to be cleared, machines need to be fixed, stuff needs to be moved around. I met my best friend through my volunteering for the snowmobile club and through him I've made a bunch of other new friends.
Atv clubs in other seasons.
Same people mostly...
When I first moved to Maine at 21, I met some folks through bars and the like, but most of my leading friendships from that time came from my main hobby. I joined a couple of running clubs, and most of the people were at least a decade older than me at the time, but I started to meet their kids and acquaintances, and the clubs I was in at that time have plenty of younger folk now than they did then pretty much across the board.
For organized clubs, the Maine Track Club is pretty large and had folks all over the state. Trail Monster Running is smaller but is very inclusive to anyone wanting to join us even if they never become a member. I know there is a pub run group in Portland that meets regularly but they didn't exist when I lived down there so don't have a lot of details. In the summer, there's a weekly 5k every Wednesday night around the Back Cove that provides a good opportunity to socialize.
I imagine there are similar opportunities for other hobbies than running with young folk. Some of the book clubs I attend have younger folk, though most of the town governance or other volunteer stuff I do lately skews towards an older demographic.
Thank u mate, it’s satisfied comment
Go to your local animal shelter and volunteer to walk the dogs. Take a Continuing Ed class in something that interests you. Be friendly/start up a conversation when you fill up your gas tank, when you’re at the 7-11, grocery store, etc. If you like to hike, walk, birdwatch or whatever there’s often group meet-ups organized online. Pick a point on the Appalachian trail and do “trail magic” for the day. Join a gym.
I’ll try, thank u budy
Meth
Finally! Thank you!
Come to improv on Wednesdays at the Woodford club in portland!
Man :@ that is walking deads club!
Lotta young hip peeps on Wednesdays. They need uoung blood
Maine has a huge music scene. Maybe check out some shows. I know the metal scene is super social.
Noted it, thank u
My advice would be joining a sports league. Doesn’t matter the sport, but if you can be upright you can have a decent chance of meeting folks.
Or if you are into gaming there are groups around, but your experience may (like with most things in life) not measure up to your expectations.
There are a number of outdoor groups that get together as well, especially this time of year to winter hike, bird watch, etc.
I would say find a group that interests you as there are opportunities to meet folks. Even if no one in the group is what you are looking for, there maybe opportunities to meet others through connections
Thank you mate, its really helpful answer. 🙏
Sorry if it’s not a specific answer to you question. But there are opportunities to meet up with folks of similar interests. I’ve found that meeting people that are like minded is more valuable than meeting with a specific age group as the older folks can likely point you towards a better local group for what you are after. Just my two cents
No it’s great answer, and I start consider to not meet with only my age range, also I can hang with like-minder olders as you say
Hunting clubs?
Stand up on a table outdoors and hoop and holler until you draw a crowd.
I think a lot of people have good advice. Find hobbies that you can enjoy with other people. If you like sports, go that route. What interests you? Of course there’s bars and such, but there’s other options out there. It’s true that Maine is one of the oldest states. It’s tough, but doable. Find a community. Whether it’s nerdy stuff, physical stuff or anything in between, other people are into it. Finding them is the tough part. Be open to rejections and opportunités to join another group. Best of luck! If you like film making or reenacting, I’m happy to chat. Sorry, I’m 29.
Thank u for this treasure text. I don’t into filming right now but maybe in the future.. btw I watched some of your videos(If you that guy who in Between 2 Lenses), you are great 👍, It’s interesting to see person who chat with u in reddit
Haha! Yeah! My partner and I do that. But I also shoot films as well.
cascobaysports.com
Go rock climbing
Church, grange, outdoor sports, clubs. There's a couple different hunting clubs near me I want to join. There's also some really good snowboarding/skiing places, lot's of folks there.
Depends on your hobbies.
When I was your age I did climbing gyms. It was a fun way to stay fit and there's a lot of standing around so you'll eventually strike up conversations.
People are very supportive.
I was a bit of a fatty and people cheered me on while I finished my first v3 with an overhang. Still remember it to this day.
That is awesome advices and story. Thank you 🙏
Make friend at work, befriend all their friends, marry their sister, and that's how I met your mother
Hahahahhahaa :D so I have long and struggling road ahead of me :D
It’s so simple: live in portland. All of my friends are 5+ years younger than me. Anyone have any advice on meeting 30-40 year olds?
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Wow, I see the 30-40 people in bars and pubs, u should look at them
Where you going for a pint?
I haven’t gone bars in Maine yet. But when I went in my city, people always being 25-35 age range. And I search a bit on google maps in Maine, it looks like same :/
Lol you’re going off Google Maps…
Try get out more and socialize, instead of asking for friends off the internet.
That's kind of the whole point of this whole thing bro...
I moved here in 2017 and I’m just beyond the listed age bracket. I met the majority of my friends through work and none of them are my age. My friends primarily consist of people aged 35-70 and most of them are parents. We get drinks and go for dinner, we have little house parties, we shop, we do outdoorsy stuff. I stopped looking for my people and we all just kinda found each other. I now have a brood of 40-year-old ladies by my side and it’s a blast.
Like others have recommended, indoor/outdoor sports (disc golf is a big one), various social orgs, bars, concerts!, art classes, fitness/dance classes, etc. Also local game stores, places that host trivia nights or board game nights, so on and so forth.
Find places that suit your interests. Other people will be there. They may not be 18-25, but at least you’ve got one thing in common.
Thank you for your suggestions, I’ll try to change my mindset about approach to peope’s ages.
One friend is 35, the other one is 70.
The local coffee shop! Or an Arcade bar, or a local festival. Just start showing up to the same places and maybe you see some cool folks and muster the courage to say hello :)
It sounds fun, noted it, thank you 🙏
The best way is to move out of Maine.
Or join the Maine Association of Creepy Loners. Must have flannel shirt and long neglected teeth.
Maine bllloooowwwwssss, unless you like casual domestic violence and Carhartt as a fashion statement.
They are sure long in the tooth out here.
Understandable. Moved back to Maine because I love it's nature and being outdoors, but living in a small town in Central Maine without transport at the moment, meeting anyone is very difficult. It's also difficult to get out of this state. But I just do my own thing and talk to people I bump into on the way. Sometimes you just gotta let the people come to you chief. Guess it depends on where you live also. Good luck nonetheless!
Thank you for this valuable comment Captain o7
Yeah, just go to the big apple and listen to the clerk talk about baby mama drama, then go home and drink yourself to sleep. Eventually you'll grow a beard.
If you want to meet 18-25 year old Mainers you're going to need to move to Boston.
I'm assuming you've already tried meetup?
which meetup? or meetups?
Sorry, I should have clarified. I was just referring to the app/website www.meetup.com to make sure we're on the same page, you can sort by location, date, type (online/in person), distance, and category. There are many that are listed for specific age ranges, but honestly if you're looking to make actual friends then it's better to first look for shared interests, and then when you go, to start narrowing down to people in your age range when you're there. I don't know any in particular since you just named 'Maine' rather than a geographic location etc.
Thank you for suggest that app, I downloaded it. But i have question for u, it was backlink works? :D
/r/maine_gonewild maybe
Hahhaha 😂
There is a kind of person that can't be bothered to do anything for themselves...
Concerts 100%
While I staring the violinists, should I suddenly start to talk with people?
Its bas joke, do not defensive. But can u tell your experiences if you had?
A lot of my pals met there significant others at large country concerts.
Thanks for that advice, noted it!
What area are you in? I know all the good spots in the Bangor area if you’re close
I’ll be in Saco
Where ya from op? Im 19 and about two hours from portland, but I would be happy to chat on here :)
I am not there right now but I’ll be in Saco this summer. Its one hour from portland I think as well. Question for you, do you suffering to find young people in your county?
Oh you have to river float that should help
Thanks buddy 🙏
Bumble friends
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Casco bay sports or old port
Contra dancing
Move to Providence.
The answer rhymes with smortland and s’more-ono
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It’s harder for my ages?(18-25)
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Start a family, make your own friends. You’ll need an appropriate partner willing to assist in raising 20-30 broodlings.
You need to homeschool them and live in an old bus though. Eventually one of them will stop talking to you and move away, but if you're lucky enough to stay Facebook friends you can see pictures of people being friendly.
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A large box held up by a stick that has a rope attached to it. Use affordable housing as bait.