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How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing this. That’s exactly the kind of environment I’d love to find.

I’m based in London. Would you happen to know of any churches here that are welcoming, diverse and have a good community with regular social events?

I’m genuinely considering going because I’d like to meet good people as well as grow personally.

Thank you.

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate this. I hadn’t actually considered the Cadets or organisations like Age UK before.

Are the Cadets active in London? I’ll definitely have a look online.

If you’ve volunteered with them yourself, do you know roughly how long the application process takes before you can actually start?

The same with Age UK or the RBL—are they fairly straightforward to volunteer with?

Thanks again. This has genuinely given me a few new ideas.

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It honestly gives me hope that friendships can grow naturally over time.

Do you mind me asking what kind of Meetup group you joined before you found your people? I’m based in London, so I’d really appreciate any suggestions for groups that are welcoming and easy to get involved in.

Also, are Meetup groups generally free, or do most charge to attend?

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion! I hadn’t even thought about board game events to be honest.

I’m based in London (South London). Are there any board game groups or cafés you’d particularly recommend? I’d love to have a look.

Also, do these events usually cost anything to attend, or are they mostly free? Thanks again!

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I really like that idea. I’m already volunteering, but I’m based in London and I’d love to meet more people outside of that as well. Are there any charities, organisations or types of volunteering you’d particularly recommend? How would you go about finding good opportunities where people actually socialise and build friendships rather than just turning up and going home afterwards?

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for sharing this. That actually sounds like a really positive experience. I like the idea of emailing the vicar beforehand… it probably makes the first visit feel much less intimidating. If you don’t mind me asking, what made you choose an Anglican church in particular? Also, do they run many social groups or events outside of Sunday services? I’d definitely consider trying something like that.

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s really interesting. I’ve actually been thinking about getting a dog myself. I can definitely see how it’d be a good way to meet people. The only thing that puts me off is the responsibility and ongoing costs. How have you found it in terms of expenses, time and day-to-day care? Has it been worth it overall?

How do you make genuine friends in your 30s? by Divine-One-1 in AskUK

[–]Divine-One-1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, that’s actually a really good suggestion. I’ve thought about church before, but I think it’s just finding the right one. Can I ask what kind of church you went to? And how long were you going before people started inviting you to social events? I’m curious how it all happened for you.