I met a lot through meetup, but you have to be strategic about meetups. I went to quit a few but was kind of meeting old people and males (i'm looking for female friends) so the next one I went to, I made sure to do my homework on the attendees first. I stalked researched the people attending before I went, and it turned out there was only one in my age range and female, the rest were 10+ years older and younger and/or male. She had a website, and instagram and it turned out we had a lot in common. When I arrived to the meetup I made sure to sit next to her. She is now one of my closest friends! Creepy? Yes. But I am now surrounded by friends I have lots in common with!

It's important to let people know you're knew in town ... they often want to help! Another meetup I went to, I met a female who invited me out for brunch the next morning. One of the other females at the brunch was going to a friends birthday party that evening, and invited me along. That night, I met another one of my closets friends at the birthday party!

Making friends is like dating, you have to try out a few (or a lot) before you find your wolf pack. You also have to put in the effort and make plans a few times, don't always be expected to be invited places. Also, if you're not an extrovert or straight edge, maybe try having some alcohol before you go to a meetup? It helps!