hello fellow seattle friend !!! i would like to think finding friends in the city is just hard as is… so many people i think are just nervous or reserved.. but the biggest thing id recommend is looking up events that fit your interests and going !! it’s very special to make friends and meet people thru a hobbie you love !! i have been checking out punk or indie shows cuz i know i love music and meeting people thru a mutual interest in that seems more reliable then meeting people maybe at a job or a bar for example .. i wish you best luck in your friend journey :’)) is rough out here
Jun 22, 2025
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lol seattle folk are friendly u just gotta stay chill and in their line of sight-like approaching a feral cat(use coffee dates and hikes to coax them)
also funny thing u mention live shows cause the only thing i do is go to see little local bands shows, wanna be friends?
Jun 22, 2025
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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 🧘🏽♀️
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don’t be afraid to ask :)
May 16, 2024
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(cannot speak to the culture shock / heartache for an international homesickness, but) when i moved to seattle from nj / nyc metro the stark constrast between east coast / west coast also really got me down – what worked for me was finding other transplants in seattle and commiserating, finding restaurants that served cuisine that reminded me of home and befriending the staff, and going to nightlife events that played jersey club, or booked djs i knew had their ear to the streets and were playing artists like cash cobain, chow lee, etc. that were coming up in new york as i was missing them by being away from home
if those spaces don't exist, putting in the effort to start them and do outreach to find other people who feel similarly to you is going to be so valuable! if you can find just one other person in your situation and foster community with them by immersing yourselves in the culture you miss whether through potlucks or listening parties, eventually two will become three will become four will become more
(since you mention you're from / missing brazil specifically – i'm still here is doing a ton of "for your consideration" screenings rn, and baile funk is having a moment in the general zeitgeist at global sound events at least where i'm at so i'd imagine elsewhere as well potentially... i think it's hard if you're in the midwest or suburbia where those kinds of events are less available but if there's something out there i'd check for those things specifically to find people who, if not in the exact same situation will have an appreciation for the culture you're missing and can fill some gaps, if not the whole thing)
Feb 11, 2025
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I moved to a new city during covid and times were tough here for a while, but this is what worked for me:
- befriending your coworkers (sometimes they’re really cool and will become your bff, most of them time they’re fine to occasionally hang w)
-being a regular at a coffee shop, bar, or concert/show venue (hit up the familiar faces and they’re likely to introduce you to their crew as well)
-bumble bff (kind of the worst but also fun- I met a few of my close friends on here who then introduced me to their friend groups. Mostly great interactions but be weary of some ppl trying to use it as a sly dating tool)
-get involved in the community! i host a book club and I play soccer on a local rec team. I’ve met so many people that I would’ve probably never encountered otherwise through Bookclub- don’t be afraid of multigenerational friendships! With soccer, I’ve met such a diverse crowd and it’s encouraged me to attempt to learn Spanish. It’s nice to be able to get a group of ppl together and play/practice when you all have a night free, or go and watch a game! If you’re sporty, you can also invite your new sporty pals out for runs, hikes, or other workout type activities!
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