If I died in my sleep tonight, the only human being in a 300+ mile radius of my residence who’s day-to-day life would be meaningfully affected is my landlord. What are some effective ways to start putting together a reliable local social network?
The best I can think is to try to make some friends through my hobbies but I’ve been having a lot of trouble executing on this. I tried making some posts in local Facebook groups but so far nothing has come from that, same for Reddit. Still not sure how to approach people in person about interest in long-term companionship in a way that isn’t awkward.
I work remotely for a company in a different state so unfortunately that avenue is blocked.
I’m looking for some fast, practical strategies to cure social isolation because its having a severe impact on my health and my therapist suggested they can’t help me any further until I start receiving regular healthy social interaction.
If it helps with more specific advice, I’m a mid 20sM and hobbies include fishing, archery and disc golf.
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Volunteer somewhere.
Join a fishing group, an archery group and a disc golf group. I mean fishing and disk golf seem like great ways to hang out with people.
Go spend time at a nursing/retirement home. Old people are cool as fuck and would love to have some social interaction. I’m telling you this will help you practice and work up to getting the confidence to make friends your age.