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How does one make friends?

All my close friends live out of town. I've got a significant other and a great family. But when it comes to a group of people for partying/commiserating/random adventuring, I'm SOL. I'm not a total douche and I think I'm reasonably interesting/funny/nice... how should I proceed?

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  • 4657911_small
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    Go to a bar. Talk to people. Be yourself. If it doesn't ka-ching, then you wouldn't want them as a friend. Do not get trashed, and if you have a kid, kill it. Et cetera.

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  • 0prr6_small
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    This is a very dear abby answer but so true. Join something. Volunteer, sing in a chorus, join a bible study, bowl in a league, volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. Not only is this a great way to meet people but, statistically, you are extending your life by belonging to a regular social group. You will be amazed the lifelong friendships that develop.

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  • N528417761_9239_small
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    It's tough and awkward and often prone to failure--sometimes catastrophic failure. Basically, it's kind of like dating, only with multiple people.

    The best thing is find one of those super-social people and be friends with them, even if you're not particularly compatible, then glom on to any of their 14,000 friends who are actually cool.

    It's pretty easy to befriend these super-social people, because, unlike us, they make friends (even with *us*) easily. You can find them at bars, at your work, at social events, in class, etc. Don't be afraid of latching onto them--they like it!

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  • Mcgoohan_small
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    Be charming, generous and graceful. But overall DO NOT TALK TOO MUCH. Ask questions and actually listen to the responses without interrupting. Let other people do most of the talking. If they are boring, leave them alone. If they are interesting, keep asking questions and listening.

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  • Summer-october_2011_906_small
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    I made a boatload of friends by attending Slog Happies. True story.

    I can also echo Kip Waddle's advice and say volunteer or join a club. It's amazing what a common activity can do to foster a friendship.

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  • N775809189_6647_small
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    I find that being attractive and drunk is a surefire tactic towards attracting friendly people.

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  • Crystalcanyon_small
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    Volunteer. Think about stuff you're interested in, find a related local cause where you can volunteer your time/skills and you'll be set

    Talk to random people. Especially people you see often (like at the bus stop). Don't be creepy though.

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  • N299000271_249146_5752_small
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    Eat a lot of garlic.

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  • N25904170_32824243_3978_small
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    good question. maybe all the cool people who find themselves friendless should plan a meet up. like a single's night, but for hangouts, not blowjobs.

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