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d1dzter t1_j5zjqz9 wrote

Each and every time this comes up, the formula is always the same but the variables are different.

  • do group activities: join a league, a club, whatever that aligns with your interests
  • be vulnerable and talk to people
  • ask people out on friend dates
  • put yourself in social contexts
  • colleagues aren’t always your enemy

It all comes down to joining a community and being friendly with people. Is this that New Yorker discussion group? Attending ANC meetings? Joining a yoga class? Attending a workshop? Taking a course?

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endlessly_apollo t1_j60hldu wrote

I imagine some version of this question will be asked one a week until forever—

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Initial_Run1632 t1_j620gjl wrote

I would add: maybe not even just vulnerable, but downright awkward. It may take multiple, direct invitations to get a bond going with someone you meet at events you enjoy

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