Where to meet friends in mid-to-late twenties?!

[friendless28]

I feel like a total loser writing this but after a disastrous lunch with my two 'best' friends today I need to expand my friendship horizons!

But the question is... where ?!

I work from home so have no work friends, and all of my other friends are from school/ uni so I've known them for a long time and haven't really made any new ones since then.

Today I found out that my friends have been meeting up with other couples in the group and not inviting my husband and I. Whenever we meet up as a whole group, it's always because I've organised it/suggested it and I don't want to be the one always asking (because maybe they're not too keen on me?!) and I'd hate to be annoying!

I have a brilliant relationship with my husband and I love my job... but I feel like I'm lacking in the friendship department!

Gym hobbies just out to thing you like ie gigs comedy night plays musical and just getting talking to different who you seated next too .

Twitching Beat me to it. Made some great friends of both sexes at the gym & in classes

Check if you’ve got a ‘modern’ wi near you, you can search on the main wi website. It will link to the groups website/Facebook page which will give you an idea of whether it might be the group for you. I was involved with a group for years and it’s a great way of building friendships. We used to get people coming along who’d just moved to the area, or specifically wanted to expand their social circle. You don’t have to be crafty either, although I admit some aspects will be of more interest if you like making things!

Try meetup.com? Working from home gives you a lot of flexibility to go out and try things and meet people. What about volunteering one day per week, or getting involved with your local place of religion?

Sorry "place of religion" was a bit clumsy - but I meant that even if you aren't actively religious, often your local church/mosque/synagogue will have opportunities to get involved in the local community.

Night classes? I learnt a language in my twenties and met loads of people in a new city. Or volunteering - pick something that interests you or might grow your career and you may gain more than friends.

Following. I've recently realised a lot of people I only see if I put in significant effort, which is not reciprocated!

The app Bumble isn't just a dating app, there are 3 'modes' that you can search in- relationship, friendship, and professional networking.

I only found this out recently but maybe worth a shot.

Although possibly worth letting your husband know too as he might not be best pleased to see the app on your phone!

I also second the MeetUp.com suggestion

Thanks so much for all of your suggestions! I think I'm going to join an evening class in the new year which will help work as much as anything too!

I might try and get to the gym a bit more too....try to work off the Christmas indulgence!