What are some good ways to make new friends when you move?

Know atleast one person there and then steal all of their friends. :)

I’m moving to Boulder next month and will only know one person, and since I can’t be around him all the time I think I’m going to enroll in an african dance class. I figure 1. it will be fun as hell and 2. most people who would enroll in an african dance class are probably pretty cool and interesting folks, so theres the ticket lol

Introverts do best by walking a dog. If you don’t have one, consider adopting one from your local dog rescue group. Dog people are gregarious.

Hi, I’m new here. Just moved in. I’m _________. It really isn’t too hard. Give it a try.

Find a ‘fun’ part time job. You can volunteer on the weekends or find a job in a social atmosphere, like a restaurant or cafe. Personally, I would pick up a bartending gig one or so nights a week.

You can also explore these places without the employment aspect. Find a cool restaurant and make friends with the bartender or employees. Don’t be afraid to ask people about places worth checking out in the neighborhood.

I’m autistic (Aspergers Syndrome) and have no friends in the non-cyber world. F2F interactions, at least socially, are painful and clumsy due to my inability to understand nonverbal cues (body language, subtle facial expressions, eye contact, etc) and some forms of humor, In my profession, social interaction is not required for me to earn a comfortable living. Since all of my friends are online, physical moves have not been a problem as long as there is an internet connection. Written communication puts me on a level playing field with the neurologically normal world. Sometimes there can be problems as I might consider someone online to be a genuine friend but the other considers me differently.

Take a class, volunteer, join a club or a church/temple etc, whatever gets you in the midst of like minded people that you think you will share something in common. Groups like this can be very welcoming to new members and it can take some of the pressure off. I’m neither very introverted or extroverted but I think these atmospheres make it easier to meet people.

I’ve always wanted to do Habitat for Humanity.

If you have kids, you’ll meet parents at the school. Being involved in community activities and a Church are also ways to meet people.

You need to get out where there are other adults with the same interests that you have. Volunteer at the local school, church, or another organization. Join a group like Toastmasters or something like that. Take a class.

Lots of good suggestions, I should have mentioned I’m non-religious and I don’t actually drink. What kinds of activities can I do that involve groups of people but aren’t religious or alcohol-related?

Disc golf… funner if you get high.