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Title: Meeting new people
Post by: tnshpalmer85 on June 24, 2016, 06:16:25 pm
Does anyone struggle with meeting people. I am kind of new in town and I want to build a better life for myself, but I need to meet some new people. I feel like all I have is myself and my children, which I love them and glad that we have each other, but it is hard when you have to deal with every single problem that comes your way on your own. It is exuasting and I need a change before I get burned out.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: manders8 on June 24, 2016, 08:18:19 pm
I am not a very outgoing person. I have always had difficulty meeting new people. I definitely try to meet people through co workers.
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Post by: Sendmicheck on June 24, 2016, 09:10:02 pm
Church is a good place to meet people. 
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Post by: melissajh44 on June 24, 2016, 10:18:25 pm
I have the same problem, I'm not outgoing.
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Post by: dreamyxo on June 24, 2016, 11:55:38 pm
Try meetup.com.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: tnshpalmer85 on June 25, 2016, 08:36:56 am
I have tried meetup.com. It is ok . I went out with a group once and had a good time , but haven't really been out with them in a while cause they have activities that do not interest me. I am not into doing crafts and that's mostly the events they have coming up.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: Tresbn00 on June 25, 2016, 11:00:04 am
I am beginning to like talking to people again. When I had my own companies I was exposed to a lot of yucky people and kind of burned out.  I immersed myself in work that would separate me from others: Glued to Three or four computer screens for roughly sixteen hours a day. When I do get time off from two jobs I have become somewhat of a chatter box. This happened about six weeks ago. I walked into a bar and made five new friends (both male and female). I think that it is easy if you listen and offer encouragement. Church is great  if you want to meet church minded people, bars if you like people who drink, fitness clubs seem to provide plenty of narcissists. When you are not being a parent, what do you like to do? Figure out where people go, that share those interests, and met friends at those gathering places.
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Post by: killers2 on June 25, 2016, 11:14:42 am
I love meeting new people like 99 percent of the time.  Sometimes I just want to be by myself, which everybody needs.
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Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on June 25, 2016, 04:08:16 pm
I have some social anxiety so it's hard for me to meet new people. On top of that I'm a naturally quiet and introverted person. I agree with church though, most people there are pretty friendly and welcoming.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: camellia0 on June 28, 2016, 06:50:28 am
You should get involved in something. Maybe church or have the kids involved in swimming or sports. That way you guys can meet people with similar interests.
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Post by: tgreen20 on June 28, 2016, 03:56:20 pm
It's easy for me to meet people, I'm a social butterfly
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Post by: renee10 on June 28, 2016, 05:38:47 pm
I have difficulty meeting new people. I suppose because I'm kind of introverted.
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Post by: southernhorizons on June 28, 2016, 07:26:22 pm
Yes, I struggle, I'm an introvert, and not very sociable. But I don't mind, because I like to do my own thing, and anyway I learned from experience that if I don't have any friends, I can't lose them.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: haimsterette on June 29, 2016, 02:14:17 pm
Does anyone struggle with meeting people. I am kind of new in town and I want to build a better life for myself, but I need to meet some new people. I feel like all I have is myself and my children, which I love them and glad that we have each other, but it is hard when you have to deal with every single problem that comes your way on your own. It is exuasting and I need a change before I get burned out.

I have this same problem, only I've lived in this city since I was small. I'd love to go out with a group of friends and be able to call someone up when I need or want, but I'm just not there yet. Too anxious, too fearful, too introverted. Wish I was the opposite! Maybe I'll go ahead and try meetup.com... Hope you find some company! :) It is hard branching out, but you can do it.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: sgluckadoo on June 29, 2016, 04:37:53 pm
It is hard to meet people when you move somewhere new. I have moved around quite a bit and struggled with each move. I generally make friends through where I work in those situations. I think joining clubs or volunteering with a charity is a nice way to meet good people.
Title: Re: Meeting new people
Post by: devideddi on June 29, 2016, 06:13:56 pm
I don't work outside the home so I never make new friends.