Lately I’ve been feeling lonely since most of my closest friends left town, so to build up confidence and social skills, I want to challenge myself to meet at least one new person a week. When I say meeting a new person, I would like to have more than a “Hi my name is… Nice to meet you” conversation. I would like to try to make as many meaningful connections as possible.
I am very open but I lack the courage at first to approach strangers. Looking for your advices!
Main goals: build confidence, get better at communicating, don’t seem weird or creepy, get meaningful connections.
I am well aware of the fact that creating meaningful connections won’t be possible with everybody.
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As someone who’s a little older (30s) I’ve found it easier to develop/establish relationships and friendships at work bc we have similar interests and it’s easy to make plans by asking coworkers that I enjoy talking to for lunch or happy hour. Also, colleagues that I feel would make good mentors to have coffee/tea chats and pick their brains about career growth and fun topics too!
In doing so, I’ve met new friends through the friends I’ve made at work and have a couple little friends groups now.
As the previous comment says… It’s easier when there’s common interests with them
All the luck!
Do you like live music? Small music venues are pretty easy to chat people up at, especially if it’s a local band that has a following.