Mid 30's - friends married w/ kids. Single
Discussion
I find myself in the arguably envious position (depending who you ask) of being single in my mid 30's. Last relationship ended just before covid lockdown which initially was great - enjoying lots of time on my own catching up on TV, films, games.
However, as more friends have gotten married and/or had kids I just don't see them as much anymore. Sometimes the weekends can get lonely. Home working has probably compounded this.
Does anyone have advice for finding new friendship groups or activities? I tried Meetup but most groups are for ramblers/walking. A few other options seem geared towards 40,50+ whereas I'd prefer to meet people closer to my age.
TIA for any advice!
However, as more friends have gotten married and/or had kids I just don't see them as much anymore. Sometimes the weekends can get lonely. Home working has probably compounded this.
Does anyone have advice for finding new friendship groups or activities? I tried Meetup but most groups are for ramblers/walking. A few other options seem geared towards 40,50+ whereas I'd prefer to meet people closer to my age.
TIA for any advice!
As said, maybe look into some hobbies that you are interested in. I found things like trackdays to be more sociable than I expected for instance. Ended up chatting to people quite a bit, and I'm not really that sociable haha.
Find things that you enjoy doing that other people do too, you may meet like minded people. If you are all having fun at the same time it might help!
Find things that you enjoy doing that other people do too, you may meet like minded people. If you are all having fun at the same time it might help!
Ceroc dancing classes: Modern jive.
A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 3rd August 21:42
GreatGranny said:
Do you do any sports?
Cycling clubs are very sociable and cater for all abilities.
Social badminton? they get about 15-20 in my local one.
What's wrong with walking groups?
They get a varies range of ages.
OLD?
I was going to say something similar, albeit Running. Cycling clubs are very sociable and cater for all abilities.
Social badminton? they get about 15-20 in my local one.
What's wrong with walking groups?
They get a varies range of ages.
OLD?
Most places have a least one local Running club. These tend to have people of all ages, they will meet regularly, and probably have social events too. You may well meet new friends in similar situations there.
I hadca similar situation when we moved to a new town during COVID. I eventually join the local Round Table and it has been great
https://www.roundtable.co.uk/
https://www.roundtable.co.uk/
Milkyway said:
Ceroc dancing classes: Modern jive.
A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
OP is in his 30's A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 3rd August 21:42
I'd assume he's looking to meet a similar aged lady and not an old, cat loving grifter.
Maybe try online dating or similar
Edited by anonymous-user on Friday 4th August 10:39
Have a look at Spice, there might be a group near you. Didn't really work for me as we joined as a couple and it's more geared towards singles - not dating, meeting up for activities. Depends on the local co-ordinators and there is a membership fee but there was loads of interesting stuff going on that you can dip in and out of.
GreatGranny said:
Do you do any sports?
Cycling clubs are very sociable and cater for all abilities.
Social badminton? they get about 15-20 in my local one.
What's wrong with walking groups?
They get a varies range of ages.
OLD?
This. Cycling clubs are very sociable and cater for all abilities.
Social badminton? they get about 15-20 in my local one.
What's wrong with walking groups?
They get a varies range of ages.
OLD?
Pretty much every person in my life apart from family are due to the hockey club I joined 16 years ago.
Never too late to join a sports club, and you will make friends for life no doubt.
lord trumpton said:
Milkyway said:
Ceroc dancing classes: Modern jive.
A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
OP is in his 30's A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 3rd August 21:42
I'd assume he's looking to meet a similar aged lady and not an old, cat loving grifter.
Maybe try online dating or similar
I used to go with my ex GF, but very rarely did we actually dance together... in fact, the mixing is encouraged.
A lot of people under forty enjoy dancing...& Ceroc is nothing like Ballroom Dancing.
( Very casual).
Edited by Milkyway on Friday 4th August 14:11
Milkyway said:
Ceroc dancing classes: Modern jive.
A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
Is your username based on what was still being formed around the time you were born? A lot of partner swapping.... dance wise I mean.
Broad age range.
Once you’ve learnt the basics, you can make the dance up as you go along.
You take the lead...the woman has to follow your directions.
( Very sociable & keeps you fit).
NB: And this is from somebody with two left feet
( Lots of tutorials online if you get the urge).
Edited by Milkyway on Thursday 3rd August 21:42
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