How can I make new friends when I just moved to a new city in another state?
816202
I would say you have to start at school.  Hey, let your school mates know your new.  For the most part people are nice and will offer to show you around.  Plus there are so many people just like you.  You just have not found them because you have not went out!!!!
494400
People down south are very friendly, and we love people like they're family. The way to meet people is to get out and get involved in various activities.  Join a club that interests you. If you meet a guy there, he's interested in the same thing. Take a class, for fun, at the community college, like knitting, painting, computer, etc. Go to ball games, outdoor concerts, street dances, etc. The main thing is...get out of the house. Good Luck! Welcome to the south.
856660
If there are true friends, they will understand your feelings. Moving from one extreme to another has made you see what your preferences are as far as where you choose to live. You are happy. They shouldnt hold that against you. Just explain how going back made you feel, the good about seeing them and the bad about the city.
1004890
You will find out that over the years you change and your friends change. Keep in contact with them but start over in finding new friends.
1008859
go out meet new people get a life and live. it..
522416
I did that a few years back and it was tough. I found that the easiest way for me to make friends was by joining sports teams and clubs. That way you find people with interests similar to yours. \nGood Luck!
869057
i am not from your area but i would advise you to take this time to get to know your new neighbors and ask around.
254626
I know this is hard but really there's nothing you can...once you get where your going you'll make new friends..no one likes moving and leaving friends behind..just email and visit now and then but you have to move so try to be positive and make the best of it...
957068
Just join the clubs you are interested in. You'll soon make friends.
1019340
try going outside and meeting REAL people face to face.\n\nlike go to a park or zoo and start up a conversation with someone.\nif you like malls....try that.\n\nIce breakers: nice hat...cool shirt or ???
1170822
Yes, it is very hard.  I moved a LOT when I was a kid..  three different schools JUST in the 6th grade!  When you are that young, you try to keep in touch with your friends, but it usually doesn't work very well.  So each time I moved, I tried to find one person with whom I could 'connect' and be friends with.  It didn't always work very well.  The best thing to do is to be yourself.  Be friendly and you will attract friends.  Don't let the fact that you have to try again for new friends distract you from school work.  Concentrating on the school work will help you relate to the other kids on something you ALL have to deal with .   Good luck.
124158
Get Busy, learn something new...\nJoin a gym , skating club , dance classes .. where in you can be with other people like ur self.
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.
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!
744851
People make alot of friends in life and you will find that as we grow older me make many friends and our best friends change. Because our interests, lifestyles, occupations and situations dont stay the same this change is neccessary as people who once were our best friends may not be moving in the same direction as we are.\n\nSo you could tell the person who moved there that it is bugging you that she has taken over your best friend, or you could just accept your best friend becoming friends with this new person.
252273
Try changing ur circles, meet new people
876168
I'd just move to LA, Nashville, Or New york and meet people, go out and just network with people, and that really is the only thing I can tell you...It's who you know and not necessarily what you know. Make sure you're up with the trends, and look the part. Hope that helps:)