{"id":14790,"date":"2024-08-04T14:32:24","date_gmt":"2024-08-04T21:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=14790"},"modified":"2024-08-04T14:32:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-04T21:32:27","slug":"how-to-make-friends-in-a-new-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-make-friends-in-a-new-city\/","title":{"rendered":"New City, New Connections: How to Make Friends in a New City Successfully"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Moving<\/a> to a new city can be tough. You have to find your new favorite coffee spot, figure out where you’ll shop for groceries, and determine which park has the best walking trails. Oh yeah, you also have to make new friends. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust me, I know the face you’re probably making right now. I recently moved<\/a> to the East Coast, and it’s my 3rd move in four years. So, I understand why you may feel a little nervous about the prospect of putting yourself out there and making new friends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The good news is that it’s easier than you might think, and I’m going to walk you through six fun ways you can meet people and make new friends in your new city<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Dive Into Local Groups and Clubs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re in the market for a new best friend, one of the best places to start is by checking out the local clubs and groups in your area. All good friendships stem from common ground<\/strong>, and it’s important to find someone who enjoys the same things you do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I met one of my best friends at a local cooking club event for people wanting to create their own sourdough starters! We started chatting–mainly about our love of fresh, homemade bread, at least at first. <\/em>Soon after, we discovered we had a lot of the same pastimes. We swapped numbers at the end of the event and went home with our starters (and a new, budding friendship!) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If I were you, I’d recommend looking for events, clubs, meet-ups, and happy hours in your new city that center around the things you like to do and the things you’re interested in<\/strong>. It’s much easier to strike up a conversation when you have a thing or two in common.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you’re an avid reader who enjoys reading and chatting about books, you’ll definitely want to join a new book club. Not only will you get a ton of new book recommendations to add to your TBR (to be read) pile, but bonus points, you’ll also make some new bookish friends. No book club in your area? <\/em>No problem! Use BookClubs<\/a> to start your own in your new neighborhood!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not a big reader? <\/em>There are plenty of club options to explore–<\/strong>but what if you’re not sure where to find these clubs and groups? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the community board at your local library or grocery store. You can also check out online apps such as MeetUp<\/a> and BumbleBff<\/a>. Social media can also be an excellent sidekick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a homeowner’s association page or a group for apartment residents, don’t be afraid to reach out and ask for recommendations for making friends in the area! (Your building might even host group events that are just an elevator ride away). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try a New Group-Oriented Hobby<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Having hobbies is important, but if you want to make new friends, the key is to try a hobby that incorporates other people.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a cooking class or enroll in a photography workshop! Join a weekly running circle or try a creative writing critique class. You’ll learn something new and find yourself in the company of like-minded people with shared interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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