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How do I find more social pals!!

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Gizmo100 · 02/04/2008 11:13

Ok i know its been asked before and I know a lot of us are in the same situ but whats the best way to meet new people who I can socialise with? I have a just a couple of single pals and like most on here loads of attached pals that dont go out - what annoys me is when I was married and they were single I went out with them but they have a short memory. I have loads of interests and find it easy making friends but they seem to be the attached type. Its also difficult getting a babysitter too as my family think im out too much already (once or twice a week!) would something like myspace or facebook work? - not that savvy with those sites? I think a lot of us could benefit from some pearls of wisdom!! thank you!

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DoodleToYou · 02/04/2008 22:40

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fifitinkerbell · 03/04/2008 11:41

Where do you live Giz

Gizmo100 · 03/04/2008 19:40

Hi - I live between Glasgow and Edinburgh!

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goingbonkers · 04/04/2008 21:04

at once or twice a week! I do once every 2-3 months!!!!

Are you just looking for new friends for nights out or are you thinking more daytime meet ups for coffee/lunch with other SP's?

Assuming you are after adult friends, I met a lot of my current friends standing at the bar in my local! (pre DD) We were all always there at the same time and gradually got to know eachother.

Is there any way you could get a bar job once a week? That's a fantastic way to meet new people. (I used to manage a pub). Perhaps your family would be happier to babysit twice a week if on one night you were earning some extra money???

Gizmo100 · 05/04/2008 15:09

Hi Going Bonkers - u know I worked in a pub for 2 years and it was the best time of my life and your right you meet loads of people in there. I think I need to change my attitude - my pal I go out with can be shy but I find people (females) usually say hi as im fairly approachable - the pal usually says why are they talking to you! You cant win! Thats a great idea about the bar work so I will ask my parents.

I tried a gingerbread equivalent up in Scotland but they have no groups at all near me so thats not an option.

I will report back on my progress!

Gizmox

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saltcod · 05/04/2008 17:27

Ceroc! (jive dancing) - it's great fun & you don't need a partner

midorimum · 05/04/2008 18:14

Hi Giz, [waves!] im between glasgow and edinburgh too!

recently saw an advert for this, its a Glasgow based multi-events singles social club apparently

www.singlesclubone.co.uk/

they organize cinema nights, discos, pub quizzes, 10 pin bowling, hill walking, dinner nights, holidays etc and seem to have a few nights on every week.

down side is the joining fee...

3 Month Starter Membership £25
6 Month Membership £45
12 Month Membership £79

Scramble · 05/04/2008 21:28

Why not start your own and rake in the cash too .

midorimum · 05/04/2008 22:16

now theres an idea.....

Scramble · 05/04/2008 22:25

£££££ kii-ching

avenanap · 05/04/2008 22:31

I'd go for a beer or two with you if you lived in Derbyshire. I have few drinking buddies aswell

Scramble · 05/04/2008 23:03

Anyone want to pay to go for a drink or bowling with me, I will orgainise go karting if you pay enough

avenanap · 05/04/2008 23:21

I'm so far away . Bowling sounds fab. Is there anyone in the east midlands?

dylsmum1998 · 06/04/2008 18:32

sorry I'm in kent- if anyone near me- i have a shortage of friends

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