Take classes in something that interests you! I was 23 when I moved somewhere and didn’t know anyone. I started taking dance classes and yoga classes and when you show up to them regularly you see and talk to the same people. I never really had to try making friends in these situations, it would just happen. A group of girls from a tap class I went to added me to their group chat and we would start hanging out outside of class. Same thing with my yoga classes. It happened naturally without effort. When you get invited to something say yes, and then you make new friends by meeting friends of friends. Find a common interest or hobby and make plans to do that thing.

I’m going to be moving again in 2 years with my boyfriend and we won’t know anyone where we are going so we plan on taking a weekly cooking class and a weekly art class to learn new skills and meet new people.

Another way to make friends is church. I’m actually not religious at all, but I go with one of my friends occasionally to a young adult group her church has and they are welcoming and accepting of me and we just hang out and have a good time.

Lastly, volunteering! Find places to volunteer doing something you enjoy