How to make friends online/locally?

[PaperStars]

Hi

I've never been that good at making friends tbh I don't know why but they just don't seem to naturally develop from work/kids groups etc. People are nice and talk to me but it never goes further than this. I was wondering if there's sites where you can meet friends locally to you, maybe just to talk online to begin with. I just wish I had a friend I could have a good chat with or go for coffee sometimes.

This sounds really pathetic writing it down but I've just never been able to develop relationships further.

I'm the same! Would love to hear suggestions

Meetup is meant to be quite good. I'm feeling the same in that I'm quite lonely. Not weird or strange (well I don't think so) but just never develop deeper connections with people.

I met a lovely friend via NetHuns. Shock horror. I love her. ( can we even say Netmums on here?)

Hi Paperstars, it's not pathetic at all. Existing friendships sometimes run there course and then you're in a situation where you just need to meet more people and increase your social circle plus it seems to get harder as you get older.

I would suggest finding a new hobby/sport or skill you have always wanted to try out or learn. I think meetup is a great start. Is there a musical instrument you have always wanted to learn? Maybe there is a beginners class in learning a foreign language. Or have you always wanted to learn amateur dramatics? How about a local choir....there is a host of different choirs out there catering for all types of music. Find something you genuinely have an interest in (that will keep you attending). What about joining a local book club (if you like reading?) You need to do something regular so that friendships develop over time rather than just randomly and you get to build familiarity.
I hope those suggestions help. I wish you all the luck. Everyone deserves a good group of friends.

I dont have any ideas but would like to see what suggestions people come up with. We've just moved and I feel quiet lonely, but really have no idea how to meet people and develop proper friendships

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When I got divorced 4 years ago i had lots of 'joint' friends but wanted to meet new people so I joined a meet up walking group. It was the best thing I did loads of new friends with similar interests.

Definitely try "MEETUP" I've joined several groups.
Lots of people in the same boat as yourself.
It's given many of them a new lease of life.

Join a hobby club/choir etc