Many of us are lonely and do not know how to make friends. So we sit at home, unhappy thinking that life has turned against us.
Well these days it's not easy. People can be scary and sometimes even dangerous, and and the vast majority of us would rather be alone than around a crazy person.
But life is about taking chances, and the chances are that someone you meet won't be crazy at all. And depending on where and how you meet the person, you could end up with someone that becomes your new best friend.
So with this in mind, here's some advice to help you make some new friends, and never be alone again. Before you continue reading the one thing you have to do to make each of these work, is to take the action to actually do it. So since I took the time to write this out, if you continue reading you also agree to take the action. And remember:
You see how simple that was? Now you can continue reading.
Help at a Charity
Volunteering is a wonderful way to meet rally friendly and great people. The people you meet their who volunteer with you, care about others and are willing to give their time to help those less fortunate. This is definitely the type of people you want in your life. Find a charity that supports something that you really care about and you will be passionate about being there and others will see your passion and it will make you attractive to them as well. Before you know it you will be going out to lunch or hanging out with the people that work there and your circle of friends will increase. Also you'll be helping others which is always a good thing.
Learn to Play An Instrument
People that can play an instrument always have lots of friends. Part of this is because music is so attractive, and people that play music become attractive as well. The other part is that when you play a the musical instrument, others who either play the same instrument or something that complements the instrument you play, want to hang around with you. You get the chance to jam together and you find that you have things in common. This is a great foundation for friendship. The one thing is to make sure you play an instrument that you can have handy. Consider a guitar or a harmonica instead of a grand piano that you will have to drag everywhere to play for people. Just a suggestion.
Buy a Dog
I know this sounds funny, but buying a dog is one of the best ways to make friends. I remember in an Eddie Murphy film where he used his dog to meet the cute girl. Dogs attract other dog owners. They like to talk to you about what you're feeding your animal, what kind of the dog do you have, and who is your veterinarian. These types of conversations lead to friendships. You can also take your dog to the dog park where there are dozens of owners who have nothing to do other than talk with other dog owners. In addition to this a dog is a great pet, so you get two big benefits. So go to your local animal shelter, and pick out the cutest dog you can find and get ready to become the most popular person on your street.
Go to Networking Events
Every city these days has at least one networking event every weekend. People come together and network around the variety of topics. It could be technology, education, sports, gaming, and even cooking. Find one that has your interests. If you do not have any interests find some and go to the darn event. At these events there are dozens and sometimes hundreds of people who have interests that are just like yours. In other words it's the perfect place to find some friends. So look online and type in your interest and see what is happening in your neighborhood. I promise you you will find at least one networking event that sounds appealing to you. Put on a clean shirt and pants, tie your sneakers or better yet, wear some casual shoes and then network.
So there you have it. These are the ways I make new friends. Not always easy, but it always works. You may wonder why I am giving you this amazing free advice. Well:
So now you know why.
If you have and suggestions of other ways people can make new friends, please put them down below and please anyone that tries what I have put here, let me know how it goes. Good luck and give yourself some time just like becoming a Whale here on Steemit. It will happen!
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