Discuss methods of increasing ones social circle itt

[yue]

Most people typically meet their core friends/social circle early on in their life through school or work and then receive a steady supply of mutual acquaintances that could turn into friendships through those friends.

Essentially the rich get richer, those who have a large social circle can easily increase it without much effort or thought.

Obviously, if you're in school, and are working with co-workers, try and maximize your connections, as this is the path of least resistance to a better social life.

But if we assume neither of these are available options, then what is left?

Here are a few to consider, listed in order of likelihood of success, i.e. how likely you are to meet fairly neurotypical people.

• Hostels
• Pickup sports
• A subculture or group of people with a similar interest (e.g. geology, chess, etc...)
• Similar to that, joining a class (boxing, art, surfing, whatever might interest you)
• Volunteering
• Doing odd jobs/yardwork for neighbors
• Going to a convention/publicized event

 

[Amexmaxx]

yardwork for neighbors

 

[thereallegend]

If you're younger than 35, using social media actually helps.

 

[Gonthar]

• Hostels
• Pickup sports
• A subculture or group of people with a similar interest (e.g. geology, chess, etc...)
• Similar to that, joining a class (boxing, art, surfing, whatever might interest you)
• Volunteering
• Doing odd jobs/yardwork for neighbors
• Going to a convention/publicized event

I know a guy who did all of these for over 20 years, went to every possible activity club, joined all sorts of classes: sports, dance, yoga, martial arts, etc., did volunteering to all sorts of organizations, went to events, conferences, conventions, even talked in public and wrote a book, etc. He made a few friends here and there, but he's still a virgin...

 

[ifyouwannabemylover]

if you need to do this then you probably look fucked up

 

[yue]

I know a guy who did all of these for over 20 years, went to every possible activity club, joined all sorts of classes: sports, dance, yoga, martial arts, etc., did volunteering to all sorts of organizations, went to events, conferences, conventions, even talked in public and wrote a book, etc. He made a few friends here and there, but he's still a virgin...

@looksmaxxer234