Moving to a new city can be a life-changing experience. Old boxes brim with old memories, and unpacking them can make one wonder: what’s in store for me in this new place I’m calling home? Here are some tips to make friends in a new territory. Get out of the house The first rule is to get one’s self out there and make new interactions. Read a book at a coffee shop, eat at a restaurant, or join a gym or a fitness club. Once invites to join other activities and new people come in, be bold enough to say yes and welcome the opportunity to meet new people. Nurture new relationships in the workplace Make an effort with those coworkers. Start to grab lunch with them and be open to the chance of getting to know them better or having after-work drinks sometimes. Image source: Pixabay.com Take a continuing education class Have you always been interested in taking that French or Italian class? Culinary classes are great, too! Not only will this provide some company but will also draw one closer to like-minded individuals. Having common interests, after all, is a usual catalyst of friendship. Do volunteer work It’s about making friends while doing something you’re passionate about – and, of course, making the world a better place to live in. It will expand your network in the field/s you advocate for and causes you believe in. Image source: Pixabay.com Post on social media
Since Facebook and Twitter transcend geography, post that you’ve just arrived in the city and would love to meet awesome people. That way you can harness the network and connections of old friends living in the same area. Dr. Wayne Imber is a retired professor of social and developmental psychology who lives with his wife in a quaint little brownstone in Cincinnati. More articles like this here.
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