Submitted by [deleted] t3_10ngs0l in pittsburgh
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SayTheLineBart t1_j69dnlp wrote
Don’t focus on trying to make friends. Find some things you enjoy doing for their own sake and if you are lucky you will meet people who enjoy the same thing.
gldmj5 t1_j69cb4a wrote
Board game groups are perfect for that.
wisperino345 t1_j6dkk71 wrote
Just show up at your local game store and ask people what they're playing and if you could join in.
Go play magic the gathering on a friday night, have someone teach you how to play.
alwaysboopthesnoot t1_j68mzus wrote
EventBrite and MeetUp groups and outings might work. Speed Friending, hiking or biking meetups, hobby, craft, art, film groups.
RustyShackleferd94 t1_j68q970 wrote
Wow they have speed friending? I'll check it out tyty
Neeee-nerrrr t1_j68vvtw wrote
There’s an Introvert group in MeetUp.
pmp412 t1_j68swe8 wrote
Volunteer somewhere, join a club related to a hobby you enjoy.
Frosty_Mycologist_53 t1_j68lwx7 wrote
Hobbies.
You are not terribly far from some ski slopes, why not get some used gear and give it a go.
In the 3/4 of the year, get a cheap dual sport moto and join the riding group on Facebook, always people looking to meet there.
RustyShackleferd94 t1_j68mlm6 wrote
I have some really bad balance so I don't think I can go skiing :(
Taborlin_the_great t1_j69nzli wrote
Join a bowling league!
[deleted] OP t1_j68tgox wrote
Did or do you still play a lot of video games ?
RustyShackleferd94 t1_j68vih0 wrote
I used to but not as much anymore
Fresh-Problem-3237 t1_j698n0y wrote
Do you like running? City of Bridges Run Club and Fleet Feet both have shortish runs during the week and longer runs on the weekend. They’re good for all skill levels and you can choose how much or little to interact with your fellow runners.
TC40093 t1_j6axvnt wrote
What are you into?
RustyShackleferd94 t1_j6azu91 wrote
I'm into board games, video games, hiking, trying out new restaurants. Idk what else really. I need ideas on things to try
TC40093 t1_j6b1mj0 wrote
It’s hard to make new friends. 🥺 I’m kind of sociable but I’ve done it by going to bars I feel comfortable in and by socializing a lot at work. Your stuck with these people 8 hours a day so might as well get to try to know some of them. You’re always welcome to message me on here !
aboutsider t1_j6cmg2n wrote
There are groups on meetup for all of those activities! And more!
Steelnation420 t1_j6bv948 wrote
Play Apa pool league. It’s around Washington and charleroi.
[deleted] OP t1_j6b85wk wrote
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pierogie_65 t1_j68tg19 wrote
i definitely recommend hobbies! that’s how you make friends you have things in common with. there’s lots of sports pick up leagues, there’s poetry readings, there’s jazz nights. pick niche nights at bars, like trivia night or queer night if you’re lgbt. the best way to go in my opinion is to take this opportunity figure out what you actually like to do. trying to make friends for the sake of making friends can make it really hard to find authenticity. lastly, finding and doing things you’re interested in makes you more interesting and easier to find real connections.