* Go to casual bars and chat with people
* Join casual sports leagues or game nights
* Join meetups in the area and network. Real estate meetups, etc. If you're interested in the topic, even better. Networking events are great places to make friends with common interests.
* Dog park, if you have a pupper
* Join a running or bike group, if you're into those things.
* Join a climbing gym
* Find an outdoors club and attend a few of the hikes, etc. REI hosts activities like this.
I'm also a transplant and have met a lot of friends through real estate meetups and running groups. Becoming a regular at a local tavern, pub, dive bar, etc has introduced me to a few fun folks. Just make sure you're a regular because you want to be, not because *you have to be* lol
Common interests get people together. From there, conversations inevitably land on sports, current events, activities around town, etc. Just general icebreakers, ya know?
The RE meetup I attend every month now has a coinciding 'adventure' group that goes out hiking, to the beach, laser tag, rock climbing, mini golf, paintball, arcades - you name it. We rarely talk about real estate.
Looking at this dudes past history, smells of incel vibes
EDIT: now he's sending me weird ass messages saying how he has no trouble getting ass
Like if you have no trouble, then why are you asking reddit how to meet people. Sounds like a weirdo and someone who would try and fight you if you get on his bad side. Definitely run far away from him
you mean this "weird ass message" wheree I said "I can get so much ass bro".
Rach1943 7:41 PM
Please don’t bring past history into a completely unrelated topic. It’s totally rude and crass. And as someone that has had multiples LTRs and no issues getting dates, you are completely off the mark on the “incel” comment. Cut it out.
Bleachighost
8:48 PM
Lol you cute that you're getting that offended
**i'm trying to get genuine help moving to a new city, alone, and you are debasing me by posting your opinion on an unrelated topic and stating things I did not say (like I can get ass bro). Again, You're being a dick. cut it out.**
“Listen, the fact that I’m a creep who disrespects at least 50% of Chicagoans off the bat should have no bearing on whether
you want to help me make friends in your city”
Lmao!! Fr. The way he responded to me about the incel comments then goes out of his way to privately message me saying how he has no trouble landing dates or meeting people/women but then posts this thread on how to make friends in the 3rd biggest metro in the country
I feel bad for anyone who encounters him
>I feel bad for anyone who encounters him
Yeah! You think I’m gonna tell you about the cool places I hang out now that I know you’re going to show up and be weird to all the women? No deal.
Chicago Sport and Social is great for any sort of sports and you can sign up on an independent team and meet lots of people in similar situations. They’ve got everything from beach volleyball to soccer and basketball, just about any sport you’d want
[How to Meet People in Chicago](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskChicago/comments/13rcqhi/how_to_meet_people_in_chicago/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1)
[also this question of how to meet people/make friends is asked so many times](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskChicago/comments/14oyf0z/how_to_develop_a_social_scene/jqf9hit/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3)
Everyone claims to be outgoing etc, reality is Chicago is a city and cities are ironically hard to make real friends in, regardless of your personality. Working remotely is a massive obstacle in getting a social life, seems to be a Gen Z thing that everyone wants to work form home now. You're not gonna make friends sat in your living room, so my advice, get a job that involves being around real people. And failing that, play pickleball, everyone's doing it now
Not sure there’s any secrets you haven’t thought of yourself. It’s gonna be hard, especially if you aren’t into a hobby that has other enthusiasts, isn’t very good at sports and isn’t interested in drinking all the time to become a regular at a bar (these are all challenges I had making new friends, lol). People are busy as ever and have their friend groups already, it’s extremely hard to break into one of those, especially for people 30+. But keep doing whatever you can and be patient, over time things will fall into place
Live cheaper with a 30/40 YO median of professionals, single or married, in Bucktown. The age demographics of Lincoln Park trend in the 20s. As for friend-making, you're more likely to fit in west of the Kennedy, as long as you don't go to Wicker Park on Friday or Saturday nights.
Just avoid the Douchebag Vortices of Chicago and you'll find out of the blue, cool places where conversation is much better than the competition to be seen.
* Go to casual bars and chat with people * Join casual sports leagues or game nights * Join meetups in the area and network. Real estate meetups, etc. If you're interested in the topic, even better. Networking events are great places to make friends with common interests. * Dog park, if you have a pupper * Join a running or bike group, if you're into those things. * Join a climbing gym * Find an outdoors club and attend a few of the hikes, etc. REI hosts activities like this. I'm also a transplant and have met a lot of friends through real estate meetups and running groups. Becoming a regular at a local tavern, pub, dive bar, etc has introduced me to a few fun folks. Just make sure you're a regular because you want to be, not because *you have to be* lol
Chicagosocial.com is great for meeting active individuals. Lincoln Park is a phenomenal neighborhood to live in.
This is how I first met people when I was newly single. First gf too
✊ Works wonders.
Ok, I gotta ask. Why are real estate meetups good for meeting people?
Common interests get people together. From there, conversations inevitably land on sports, current events, activities around town, etc. Just general icebreakers, ya know? The RE meetup I attend every month now has a coinciding 'adventure' group that goes out hiking, to the beach, laser tag, rock climbing, mini golf, paintball, arcades - you name it. We rarely talk about real estate.
Thanks for the recommendations!
Bar trivia. Go alone and ask to be put on a team.
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Uhhhh… you may want to read this guys post history before you go trying to set your catch of a daughter up
Lol i don’t know how to do that but I’ll take your word for it haha.
I can’t tell if this a bit or if you have the most apropos username to ever exist?!? Either way lmfao I love you
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lol yea don't give this guy your daughter's number
Go mom!!!
Looking at this dudes past history, smells of incel vibes EDIT: now he's sending me weird ass messages saying how he has no trouble getting ass Like if you have no trouble, then why are you asking reddit how to meet people. Sounds like a weirdo and someone who would try and fight you if you get on his bad side. Definitely run far away from him
you mean this "weird ass message" wheree I said "I can get so much ass bro". Rach1943 7:41 PM Please don’t bring past history into a completely unrelated topic. It’s totally rude and crass. And as someone that has had multiples LTRs and no issues getting dates, you are completely off the mark on the “incel” comment. Cut it out. Bleachighost 8:48 PM Lol you cute that you're getting that offended **i'm trying to get genuine help moving to a new city, alone, and you are debasing me by posting your opinion on an unrelated topic and stating things I did not say (like I can get ass bro). Again, You're being a dick. cut it out.**
Lol this kid really went out of his way to respond to an edit. Yikes
Totally unrelated to the question, but ok
“Listen, the fact that I’m a creep who disrespects at least 50% of Chicagoans off the bat should have no bearing on whether you want to help me make friends in your city”
Lmao!! Fr. The way he responded to me about the incel comments then goes out of his way to privately message me saying how he has no trouble landing dates or meeting people/women but then posts this thread on how to make friends in the 3rd biggest metro in the country I feel bad for anyone who encounters him
>I feel bad for anyone who encounters him Yeah! You think I’m gonna tell you about the cool places I hang out now that I know you’re going to show up and be weird to all the women? No deal.
If you are Jewish, check out chi tribe. They have tons of happy hours and other events.
Search for the same post that was made yesterday..and the day before..and the day before..
🤣🤣🤣
Baggage.
Chicago Sport and Social is great for any sort of sports and you can sign up on an independent team and meet lots of people in similar situations. They’ve got everything from beach volleyball to soccer and basketball, just about any sport you’d want
East bank club
[How to Meet People in Chicago](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskChicago/comments/13rcqhi/how_to_meet_people_in_chicago/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=2&utm_term=1) [also this question of how to meet people/make friends is asked so many times](https://www.reddit.com/r/AskChicago/comments/14oyf0z/how_to_develop_a_social_scene/jqf9hit/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=ioscss&utm_content=1&utm_term=1&context=3)
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Play music (was in bands, sing as well), weightlifting, tennis, cooking, checking out new bars etc
what a unique question. Why did no one think of asking this before.
Everyone claims to be outgoing etc, reality is Chicago is a city and cities are ironically hard to make real friends in, regardless of your personality. Working remotely is a massive obstacle in getting a social life, seems to be a Gen Z thing that everyone wants to work form home now. You're not gonna make friends sat in your living room, so my advice, get a job that involves being around real people. And failing that, play pickleball, everyone's doing it now
Moving to a different city won't change your lack of personality
Why do people feel the need to rude for no reason?
It is rude but a quick look through OP's post history sheds some light on their personality, or lack thereof.
List some hobbies my man! If you are into running, hit me up. I can introduce you to the chill run group that I’m part of.
Be rich.
Hang out at the gay bars. Gay friends have straight girl friends, hot ones too. Whom else to be hooked up by a gay mutual friend.
Please don’t do this. Stick to your bars and let us have our own.
Haven't you heard, Separate but Equal is against the law !!
I love gay bars
Agree they are fun as hell
Not sure there’s any secrets you haven’t thought of yourself. It’s gonna be hard, especially if you aren’t into a hobby that has other enthusiasts, isn’t very good at sports and isn’t interested in drinking all the time to become a regular at a bar (these are all challenges I had making new friends, lol). People are busy as ever and have their friend groups already, it’s extremely hard to break into one of those, especially for people 30+. But keep doing whatever you can and be patient, over time things will fall into place
Lottie’s
What kind of music do you like?
running club
Live cheaper with a 30/40 YO median of professionals, single or married, in Bucktown. The age demographics of Lincoln Park trend in the 20s. As for friend-making, you're more likely to fit in west of the Kennedy, as long as you don't go to Wicker Park on Friday or Saturday nights. Just avoid the Douchebag Vortices of Chicago and you'll find out of the blue, cool places where conversation is much better than the competition to be seen.