sean1970 Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 I've connected with some family but have, um, no friends. I'm a likeable guy and fun to be around, just like probably many here, the relationship strangles off most of any social life you had prior.... But.. I have to get my ass out of my house... I was wondering if anyone had any experiences with 'meetups'? http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/mi/ann_arbor/groups/social/?radius=25.0 In particular, I was looking at this one... Ive done well to get myself in shape and actually updated my 2002 wardrobe... Im just a little intimidated to "get out there". Thanks...
Ms. Joolie Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 When I moved here to the Houston area in 2005, I didn't have any friends. Then I joined a local singles community. That's where I met a lot of friends, and my ex as well. So when I lose the ex, I lose that entire circle of friends it seems. I guess that whole connection was more like a social club then real close relationships, in my case anyway, so it was easier just to let go then continue seeing my ex in this group. So, yes, I have to go out and try new things and meet new people all the time for social activity. I have gone to a couple of meetup.com events. There's a local health seminar meetup and a local vollyball meetup. Both of them were well-run, and participation was good. Definitely worth a shot! Lots of singles go to meetup.com... definitely a chance to meet and get to know new people ...and have a good time!
rickigal Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 I did do a meetup! It was really good. It was the single parent meetup group for S. Jersey. We went on a hayride and I met a few really nice people. I also posted a thread on here yesterday about how I had no friends really either. I went back to AA (I am in recovery) and I have made a lot of friends. I am getting out of the house every day and it has worked wonders for me! I keep in touch with a lot of friends throughout the day and it keeps my mind off of things. Do things you like to do. Bowling league, book club etc. It will help you heal.
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