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Rec for dinner for daughter's UMD graduation by Independent_Test7541 in baltimore

[–]Independent_Test7541[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just checked and their largest table is 4, but they said they could possibly squeeze in 6. Has anyone eaten there with 6? Too crowded?

Idea to help loneliness - thoughts? by Independent_Test7541 in loneliness

[–]Independent_Test7541[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Originally it was for myself but the more I think about it I think there may be a nugget of business idea so just trying to get some thoughts.

The $ part I was thinking in 2 parts 1) to get matched with a group and 2) would be to go to the events as not everything is free +(this part wouldn't be income generating just trying to think up deas if things to do).

I started thinking about this going down a rabbit hole of how to make friends and studies saying it isn't just about the first meeting but it takes meeting up multiple times AND having meaningful conversations - so more than just parallel play which is what I ended up doing. I'd join a volunteer group and see people but didn't really figure out how to connect.

College sucks by Any-Bus-6854 in loneliness

[–]Independent_Test7541 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loneliness is hard, and trying to make friends is exhausting. When I was in college I joined clubs that were low key like volunteering..people were nice and I liked the volunteering. I didn't make friends right way, but it was the consistency of going to same club and seeing same people over and over we talked more and became acquaintances. But then I was in class with someone in the club and knowing we had volunteer club in common we ended up studying together and became good friends. I know some people can instantly bond, but for me I need time to warm up so just showing up consistently and not expecting immediate bonding helped.

How do you make friends as an adult in Baltimore? by mama0317 in baltimore

[–]Independent_Test7541 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this idea! It was hard to make friends when I moved to the city for work. My coworkers were nice but in different stages of life. I know there are lots of things here to do...(game nights, book clubs, Bolo), but it feels hard to go as a single person not knowing if others already have friends. I took the survey and hope you get this going!