What is the best way to make a new friend?

[Sarah2007]

Making new friends can be challenging and takes a lot of time and efforts.

Many people struggle to open up with someone around them whether at school, work, neighbourhood or any other places.

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What would be the best way to make a new good friend, and how would you get along with them?

On which platform would it be better to make new friends? If not then how can it happen in real life?

What do you look in a friend?

Some people are introverts while others are extroverts, this factor makes a lot of difference.

[RebelinSteel]

Joining a club, such as archery, dance, football, or anything you have an interest in.

via social media and internet at large can be harder and more dodgy,

It means getting outside and doing stuff that you like, as chances are you will meet someone.

Any idea of what interests you have would be a start,?

[Sarah2007]

That Is a very interesting idea but not everyone is brave to go participate in activities or join clubs.

Social media can be also hard as it wouldn't be possible to meet the person.

I would say I'm interested in swimming as a main activity

[RebelinSteel]

There are a lot of swimming clubs around that do a variation on just swimming.
I appreciate it can be hard to have people even think about joining a club, then filling in a form etc.
It’s a big step even for those who are fairly outgoing.

To meet people socialising is really the main way.

Taking small steps, is likely the best way, put your toe in the water (pun intended)

I am trying to think if there are any online things that also include real world meet-ups

[RebelinSteel]

@sarah2007 thanks for MHO and good luck

[TheSpaceGnome]

It varies, but in general the best way is via shared hobbies. Pick an activity or subject you like and do something involving said subject that is also social. For me my only social hobby is video games, but for someone else it might be sports, or hiking, etc.

[bowenw]

Real life seems to be the best place to make close friends, not online. Keep doing things you enjoy like swimming. If you aren't on a swimming team already, join one, then hopefully you will get to know your teammates and make friends with some.

[bobby_bush_eater]

Id suggest not on the phone. In school you have so many opportunities to try new things. Play sports, join clubs, ask someone you don't know in class how they're day is or how their assignments are going etc.

Try to be real, stay away from apps and social media for this stuff because it'll hurt your ability to meet new people and network in the future

[NewgodOmega]

The real question should be, why do you need friends at all

[Sarah2007]

In a nutshell, spend time together, hang out together, have fun together, study together, learn new things together and so many more

Although not everyone think this way, its just my own view.

[NewgodOmega]

Friends are uselss
Everyone is better off alone

[Sarah2007]

That's your own opinion, hence why there are extroverts and introverts

[NewgodOmega]

Listen I can tell you one thing from practical experience I am 38 years old and all so called friends shit they never help you out only take help
So they are uselss

[OtterMan68]

participate in group activities you like: sports, art, book clubs...

[Sarah2007]

Harder than it sounds

[Wise4myage]

Its much easier to open up online for a lot of people.

[Wise4myage]

Try doing things outside of your comfort zone, even if its a little bit at a time.

[Sarah2007]

But it's hard to meet them in person

[Wise4myage]

Yeah, I understand.

[Berethor]

Well I have one girl as friend in GAG, so you can make friends on GAG, both guys and girls.

[exitseven]

there are lots of people that complain how hard it is to make friends especially when you get older. I don't know why.

[MrGSpotHer]

Well it don't usually matter where you can probably find decent people for friends anywhere but it will probably depend on if your likes and dislikes or hobbies etc are the same..

[Alex-Snow]

Smile, be honest, show an interest in them and be a good listener

[Celticwolf78]

All depends on the person you want to be friends with and some people will listen and never judge you

[BigBootyKay]

It’s hard to make friends as a mom

[Sarah2007]

It's hard to make friends even as a teenager lol

[BigBootyKay]

Is it?

[Sarah2007]

Yupp

[BrookeS]

@bigbootykay your a mom

[BigBootyKay]

Yes I am

[BrookeS]

Nice

[Sevenpointfive]

i'm not really into normal people. it's boring

[laly520]

be friendly n socialize

[Sameone]

The best way is don't make new friends