Jules NYC wrote:
I have no friends



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hmlPtRu1SQ

HAHAH!!!

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:
I moved from Pittsburgh to Boston about two years ago and still find it hard to make friends.One of the "friends" I made stole my license (to use as a fake ID) and money, so needless to say I don't speak to her. I live with my fiance who is my best friend so I'm grateful, but I'd love some girlfriends to go to the mall with and watch Netflix and eat amazing noms lol. Help me!

Work is an easy place.

Next...find a hobby you're really into.  Check meet up.com and perhaps focus on meet ups that are for women.  Do those hobbies together.

Cherrystone wrote:
http://www.boston.com/thingstodo/2013/0 … story.html

That's a good suggestion

Christopher Hartman wrote:

Work is an easy place.

Next...find a hobby you're really into.  Check meet up.com and perhaps focus on meet ups that are for women.  Do those hobbies together.

Yea once I start working it will be easier. I've had 4 surgeries this past year so that could also be why. Meetup.com is a great idea. Thanks Chris .

Koryn wrote:
Boston is not a friendly place. I have lived here since 2008, and still do not have a local friend "circle."

It's part of the culture.

People around here tend to want to only hang out with people they grew up with.

That's "wicked" stoopid . Where were you originally from?

DougBPhoto wrote:
maybe there is a group for cheese enthusiasts ??

If there is I will slap the cheese out their hand!

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:

That's "wicked" stoopid . Where were you originally from?

North Carolina, the western end, or if you're familiar with it, "the hippie side."

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:
I moved from Pittsburgh to Boston about two years ago and still find it hard to make friends.One of the "friends" I made stole my license (to use as a fake ID) and money, so needless to say I don't speak to her. I live with my fiance who is my best friend so I'm grateful, but I'd love some girlfriends to go to the mall with and watch Netflix and eat amazing noms lol. Help me!

1)  I always figure that the best thing to do to meet people is to get busy.  Take some adult education classes -- volunteer to work in the community theater -- become a regular at the art gallery:  basically, find an activity that interests you and that you do regularly.

2)  Don't be shy about approaching people.

3)  Organize the local Boston artistic photography community:
...  Compile a list of resources, people, locations, etc.
...  Host a meet & greet,
...  Organize group projects and/or shows.

4)  Finally, remember:
...  A shared experience is better than a face-to-face meeting,
...  A face-to-face meeting is better than a phone call,
...  A phone call is better than an e-mail,
...  An e-mail is better than a tweet, and
...  A tweet is better than a Facebook post.

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:

If there is I will slap the cheese out their hand!

what? oh no you won't!!!

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:
If there is I will slap the cheese out their hand!

Christopher Hartman wrote:
what? oh no you won't!!!

Honestly, I think she would

Koryn wrote:

North Carolina, the western end, or if you're familiar with it, "the hippie side."

Ahh not familiar but thats cool!

Erin Holmes wrote:
I'm in the same boat. I've been in NM about a year. You'd think I'd make some friends as a full time college student but nooooo.

Aw I'm sure you will soon! I'll be your friend .

Christopher Hartman wrote:

what? oh no you won't!!!

Maybe my lack of friends is due to the fact I hate all type of cheese? I'll have pizza party with regular and cheeseless kind. Who's in? And I won't throw cheese at you...or maybe I will.

Toto Photo wrote:
I've made a few amazing friends on MM.

Same here for many years . MM is a great place to make friends.

DougBPhoto wrote:

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:
If there is I will slap the cheese out their hand!

Honestly, I think she would

Muahaha! I might

Looknsee Photography wrote:

1)  I always figure that the best thing to do to meet people is to get busy.  Take some adult education classes -- volunteer to work in the community theater -- become a regular at the art gallery:  basically, find an activity that interests you and that you do regularly.

2)  Don't be shy about approaching people.

3)  Organize the local Boston artistic photography community:
...  Compile a list of resources, people, locations, etc.
...  Host a meet & greet,
...  Organize group projects and/or shows.

4)  Finally, remember:
...  A shared experience is better than a face-to-face meeting,
...  A face-to-face meeting is better than a phone call,
...  A phone call is better than an e-mail,
...  An e-mail is better than a tweet, and
...  A tweet is better than a Facebook post.

Excellent advice!

Koryn wrote:
Boston is not a friendly place. I have lived here since 2008, and still do not have a local friend "circle."

I didn't have that problem. Part of the city is old blood and conservative, but the other parts are very friendly. Consider that it's a large college town with a young crowd and a huge tourist trade, there's never been a problem.

Always lots to do and plenty to see in that area. You just need to develop some interests and get out to meet people. Most of my friends were from the advertising and modeling agencies, but also photographers, sailing enthusiasts, foodies and much more. Cap Cod, Provence Town, Mount Dessert Island, Ipswich, Martha's Vineyard are all near by.

Melissa Kat wrote:
MEETUP.COM! Find groups with people that have the same interest as you!

Thanks I'm looking on it now

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:

Maybe my lack of friends is due to the fact I hate all type of cheese? I'll have pizza party with regular and cheeseless kind. Who's in? And I won't throw cheese at you...or maybe I will.

I don't know if I can like you anymore.

I'll need to think about this for a while...

Toto Photo wrote:
I've made a few amazing friends on MM.

+1
Some of my closest friends I've made on here.

Jacquelyn Marie wrote:

Aw I'm sure you will soon! I'll be your friend .

Yay! ^_^