6 Tips To Meet People In Kent
Moving to a new town can be stressful for a variety of reasons. There’s the stress of finding a place to live in an unfamiliar area, moving your belongings in, and adjusting to a new job, commute, and lifestyle…
Probably the last thing on your mind is making new friends. However, after a few weeks of adjusting to your new life, you may begin to feel lonely.
Does this sound familiar? Don’t worry; making new friends is probably less difficult than you think. Check out these pointers to help you get started.
Get to know your coworkers
You’ll probably see (or speak with) your coworkers more frequently than most other people. So getting to know them properly makes sense. If you work in an office, plan lunches together or suggest going to the pub after work to break the ice – you might just meet someone you want to hang out with on weekends.
Take part in a sports team
Whether you enjoy running or extreme frisbee, your town most likely has a team you can join – a quick Google search should suffice. If team sports don’t appeal to you, consider joining a local gym or yoga studio. Most have classes, and if you go frequently enough at the same time of day, you’ll soon see the same familiar faces.
Get online
Meetup is a website that connects you to groups and activities in your area. You can search for events based on a specific interest or activity to increase your chances of meeting like-minded people, and many are free. So, whether you want to paint your stress away with an art class, attend a business workshop, or explore the city with a walking tour, it has something for you. Some weekly events are ideal for getting to know new people.
Bumble BFF
Maybe sports clubs aren’t your thing, or maybe you don’t have the energy for an after work running club; if this describes you, Bumble BFF will be a godsend.
Users can swipe their way to a new bestie with Bumble BFF (an additional feature of the popular Bumble dating app). It employs the same matching algorithms for friendship as it does for dating in order to pair you with people who share your interests.
Facebook Groups
You may be wondering, “Who is even on Facebook anymore?” And, while Facebook is often associated with a slightly older demographic, it is still the world’s largest social media network.
Facebook Groups are a great way to participate in discussions, get advice, and connect with people in your area. Your street or building may have a Facebook group that connects you to your neighbours, and while these conversations may revolve more around bin day or finding your much-needed Gousto delivery – they can become much more. Join communities that interest you, participate in discussions, and you might just find people who are similar to you.
Hangout with your Housemates
We’ve heard a lot of stories over the years about housemates who became best friends after living together. Housesharing is a great way to meet new people because they are often in a similar situation to you, such as having moved from abroad or starting a new job. Whatever the circumstances, they will most likely be eager to explore the area and make new friends.
Suggesting a trip to the pub, responding in the group WhatsApp chat, or even cooking a meal with a little extra to share – after all, you didn’t know what to do with all that extra pasta anyway! Are all excellent icebreakers for starting a wonderful friendship.
When meeting strangers for the first time do so safely, preferably with a group in a public space, and always tell someone where you’re going.
And once you’ve found new friendships? Stick to regular meetings, keep the momentum going and you’ll soon end up with a solid group to call on when you’re bored.
