I just moved to a new state, and am finding it hard to get to know people.?
599560
Talk to your neighboors, go clubing, have a party , have a block party, go to a coffee shop talk to the moms at your kids school, talk to co-workers there lots of things you could to try some !
406935
I have also been in that situation before. Moving to a new school is quite intimidating, but don't fret. The more that you have confidence in yourself and your situation, the faster you will be able to adjust. The best thing to do is join school clubs and volunteer for activities in your school. Being part of a group is a fast way of bringing people together and bonding with one another. Also, surf the Internet and look for local hangouts in your town, most cities have a website advertising the local hangouts...etc. Also, don't hesitate to speak with your guidance counselor at school, they are trained professionals there for your help, whether academically, or personally, they can help give you tips about coping with your move, and even give you good advice about how to meet some people at your school, I guarantee you that they know the local hangouts from hearing the teens talk about it in school. Of course, don't hesitate to talk to your peers, you can initiate a conversation with someone next to you in one of your classes or at lunchtime, lunch is designated as the social event of school!! Good luck, you'll be fine and have a kicking social life in no time!!
894642
i was just thinking about that    i just moved so im trying to find new friends    and its kinda hard to find real true people anymore...  real true friends are hard to comebye  but the ones i left behind i say yeah ive had a few really good friends
252273
Try changing ur circles, meet new people
568797
you need to find some new friends and not be so dependent on the old ones- wish I could help more but I'm in the UK!
194900
sorry for that rude answre. Give your self time. the dating scene is a little faster. I think if you go on a few dates, very simple ones, like coffee or something then you will get used to being out there again. It's scary and awkward but once you get the hang of it you will adjust!\n Good luck!
1161497
There is not a certain place to meet new people now that you are single. You have to go outside of you comfort level. Just try going to places that you normally wouldn't go..for example museums, festivals, health clubs, networking things like that....
246086
well this all sounds very sad, but the truth is you should get out in your new location.  Don't bore yourself to death.  Go out there and have some fun: like at the bars or clubs, just about anywhere. Just have fun!
511201
be patient...get a plan together that will allow you to meet others..good luck
171844
Just be yourself. Be honest to yourself and to others. Do not do things that are out of your comfort level in order to make new friends. In other words find people who have the same likes and dislikes as you do. Never compromise yourself. I had to move to a new town when I was a sophomore in highschool. It was very difficult but it would have been easier if I were honest to myself. Be smart!
983563
Gee - I'm just trying to make new friends...
223012
Try to strike up conversation at work with people, even if you don't think you have anything in common with them.  You never know what anyone is really like, and people who don't know you will take shyness as being aloof.  Be sure to make plenty of phone calls and write letters to those who you do know, no matter how far.  Explore and enjoy your new surroundings, and sooner than you think, they won't be so foreign and looming.
402238
It depends on your situation.  If you have kids then it's so much easier to meet new people.  You just smile when dropping off your child at school.  Or at the local shops, or at your new workplace, etc.\nAfter becoming a little more familiar in whichever environment you're in make small talk.  "Gosh the weather's been weird lately hasn't it?" or "Nice shoes!" or "I can't believe the price of sausages these days.  They used to be a cheap meal!" etc\nWhen a face has become a familiar one and the small talk is going well say "Would you like to grab a coffee/beer/etc?"\nActually that's how I've made friends, but for guys that approach might be a little odd.  Join a gym, or sporting team, or church, or go to the same place on a regular basis (just not a playground unless you have kids...that would be creepy!)\nGood Luck!
108943
Depending on our situation meeting people to become friends with can be very easy or extremely difficult. Clubs, local organizations activities, schools, church, libraries, book stores, gyms, jogging, parks, beach, lakes, malls, etc. can all be places to meet new people. Once you’ve met them talking and keeping the person interested is probably the most important thing.\n\nTo keep the other person interested in a conversation don't talk about yourself too much. Ask simple friendly questions to get to know the person better, talk about any interests you have, classes, guys/girls, parents, etc. Become genuinely interested in the other person.\n\nThere are lots of ways to start a conversation; keeping yourself informed on current events, staying involved in activities and keeping a mental list of good topics of discussion are excellent ways to break the ice. \n\nFor other topics to talk about you can search the internet about things that you, or the people you will be talking with, are interested in. If you like games, perhaps search for the latest information about the x-box 360 games, pc games, ps3, revolution, etc. If you like tv-shows, movies, books, pets, etc. A few jokes from time to time can also be a great ice breaker. \n\nAlso remember that body language is very important! Most people don’t even realize it but most times you’ll already have made a lot of decisions about the person by their body language and tone, before you’re more than a minute into a conversation. You want to be cool, calm, and collected; act like the person is an old friend, even if you’ve never talked to them before, and make sure to look them in the eye. Instead of focusing on how uncomfortable you feel, prepare yourself by thinking of the issues that interest you most and what you would like to discuss about a particular subject. A little preparation can go a long way.\n\nPay Attention to what the other person says! This one is Extremely useful as you can bring it up at a later time and the other person will be surprised and pleased that you remembered.\n\nContinue to speak to everyone you know regularly. If you are walking and see someone you haven’t talked to in a while, stop for a moment and talk to them. It does not have to be a long conversation, just say hello, see how they are doing and if anything is wrong. You would be surprised by how little effort is required to win the friendship of others when you require nothing of them.\n\nBe nice and generally try to end the conversation on a good note. You don't have to make sure the other person has a great time Every Single conversation, but you don't want to think of all the petty arguements they've had with you.\n\nArguements... Don't. There are Very Few 'good' arguements. "The only way to get the berst of an arguement is to avoid it."\nIf you're wrong, admit it.\n\nDO NOT critize the person, or a friend, when talking to the person. If you want to point out something they did wrong, try to point out something similar you did wrong.\n\nSmile! Not a forced smile, the person you're talking to will be able to tell the difference. And you don't have to be an overly happy hyper-active person. Just smile naturally and, if you can, be somewhat happy. Remembering good times with your friends/family can help.\n\nLet the other person do a lot of the talking and be a good listener. (Somewhat stated in my first advice, ask questions, talk about interests the other person has. Answer questions sincerly.)\n\nHonestly make the person you're talking to feel important. You don't want to fake this one or do it too often, but if you honestly think they did something well, give them that praise.\n\nIf you want more advice, there are a couple good books that Will actually help. How to Win Friends and Influence People, is probably one of the best ones. It's an old book, but trust me, it's just as useful today as it was when it was written.
80195
Depending on our situation meeting people to become friends with can be very easy or extremely difficult. Clubs, local organizations activities, schools, church, libraries, book stores, gyms, jogging, parks, beach, lakes, malls, etc. can all be places to meet new people. Once you’ve met them talking and keeping the person interested is probably the most important thing.\n\nTo keep the other person interested in a conversation don't talk about yourself too much. Ask questions to get to know the person better, talk about any interests you have, classes, guys/girls, parents, etc. Become genuinely interested in the other person.\n\nThere are lots of ways to start a conversation; keeping yourself informed on current events, staying involved in activities, and keeping a mental list of good topics of discussion are excellent ways to break the ice. For other topics to talk about you can search the internet about things that you, or the people you will be talking with, are interested in. If you like games, perhaps search for the latest information about the x-box 360 games, pc games, ps3, revolution, etc. If you like tv-shows, movies, books, pets, etc. Jokes are also great and the internet has lots of them. Make sure to ask simple, friendly questions about the person.\n\nAlso remember that body language is very important! Most people don’t even realize it but most times you’ll already have made a lot of decisions about the person by their body language and tone, before you’re more than a minute into a conversation. You want to be cool, calm, and collected; act like the person is an old friend, even if you’ve never talked to them before, and make sure to look them in the eye. Instead of focusing on how uncomfortable you feel, prepare yourself by thinking of the issues that interest you most and what you would like to discuss about a particular subject. A little preparation can go a long way.\n\nPay Attention to what the other person says! This one is Extremely useful as you can bring it up at a later time and the other person will be surprised and pleased that you remembered.\n\nContinue to speak to everyone you know regularly. If you are walking and see someone you haven’t talked to in a while, stop for a moment and talk to them. It does not have to be a long conversation, just say hello, see how they are doing and if anything is wrong. You would be surprised by how little effort is required to win the friendship of others when you require nothing of them.\n\nBe nice and generally try to end the conversation on a good note. You don't have to make sure the other person has a great time Every Single conversation, but you don't want to think of all the petty arguements they've had with you.\n\nArguements... Don't. There are Very Few 'good' arguements. "The only way to get the berst of an arguement is to avoid it."\nIf you're wrong, admit it.\n\nDO NOT critize the person, or a friend, when talking to the person. If you want to point out something they did wrong, try to point out something similar you did wrong.\n\nSmile! Not a forced smile, the person you're talking to will be able to tell the difference. And you don't have to be an overly happy hyper-active person. Just smile naturally and, if you can, be somewhat happy. Remembering good times with your friends/family can help.\n\nLet the other person do a lot of the talking and be a good listener. (Somewhat stated in my first advice, ask questions, talk about interests the other person has. Answer questions sincerly.)\n\nHonestly make the person you're talking to feel important. You don't want to fake this one or do it too often, but if you honestly think they did something well, give them that praise.\n\nIf you want more advice, there are a couple good books that Will actually help. How to Win Friends and Influence People, is probably one of the best ones. It's an old book, but trust me, it's just as useful to
908636
I suppose you could start asking people you are interested in if you can email them or try a chat room with your interests, friends are easy to find, true friendship takes time.
863798
You don't have to feel obliged to be a social butterfly. It's hard to talk to people you don't know. Just smile and say hi.