making someone laugh or laughing at something funny is one of life’s greatest pleasures in my opinion. if for just a second i can forget about everything else and be overwhelmed by joy, ill take that whenever i can get
ive been single for 5 years so when i moved, going out alone wasn’t really a new concept it was just the unfamiliar environment that was intimidating. so i just had to get over my fear of the literal unknown. either way, concerts are the easiest place for me to make new connections cus i like to dance and i mean there’s already a solid topic of conversation to lead with (the artist you r there to see 🌚) dive bars r easy too, i just have a drink at the bar, talk to whoever’s there, and go wherever the wind takes me. i also just straight up asked my coworkers if anyone wanted to be friends and /or hangout. sometimes (in seattle at least) u just have to be straightforward my old roommate liked going to queer nights and that’s how she met a few of her friends my current roommate is into gaming so he goes to gaming meets & card game battles and i have another friend who loves skating so she goes to skating events i guess, meet new people thru ur hobbies 🧘🏽♀️
BUT ALSO
don’t be afraid to ask :)
