r/Birmingham • u/MaryDoogan91 • 14h ago
Advice 35F trying to be more social
Hello! It's hard to make new friends or join new social groups in your 30s, but I'm trying lol. Any social clubs, board game clubs, book clubs, etc that I should look into??
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u/datboi205 10h ago
32M here, also having a struggle making new friends in the area. im down to be friends and chat.
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u/CplBoneSpurs 12h ago
I’m in my 40s and am having the same problem. It’s rough out there
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u/jiujitsu-lawyer 13h ago
I'm 36 and last year when I was your age I started being more social and tried a few things. I've met people through more active activities like martial arts and climbing, which are good ways to meet people since you usually have to partner up with someone and women tend to work together since these tend to be male-dominated sports. Thank You Books and Little Professor both have book clubs you can join based on your interests. Also, libraries have tons of events and groups you can check out. If you like doing art, MAKEbhm and Forstall Art Center have group classes you can try, and there are some craft and knitting groups (at Knit B'ham I think) I've heard of but never tried since it's not really my thing.
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u/sweet___jas 1h ago
34F Can I DM? I ask cause I have a long list and want send ya links ☺️
I personally do solo adventures and have fun, these days so I truly understand where ya coming from 😮💨
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u/ColdManufacturer8003 45m ago
Unfortunately this is me right now because I am so blessed and grateful to be financially stable enough to do things but have had people not want to attend concerts, events etc. with me just because of the price. I just spent $200 on concert tickets for me and my friend, which for Birmingham I would say is mid-range? I said, “just pay me what you can,” and she Venmoed $10.
I either got to find new friends in my tax bracket or just do things alone 😐 but then those same people will spend a fortune on a family event or date night and that hurts my feelings lol because at that point ur just saying I’m not that important to you… didn’t mean to ramble but I get it.
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u/Efficient_Ice_5976 13h ago
Hey! Idk of any clubs to join but I’m a 31F and can definitely relate to how hard it can be to make friends as an adult. I would love to connect
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u/ColdManufacturer8003 39m ago
38F I feel your pain!! I tried COTH groups. They are super nice and have deep conversations for 13 weeks, but a lot of times you will never see those people again 😆
This is my current schedule:
Monday 6 Bricked up Birmingham ($16)
Tuesday 6-8 Chess ♟️ club (free)
Wednesday 7:30-8:30 Ms. Tiffany’s open street jazz class ($16)
Thursday 360 fit class (weightlifting) at Club4
Friday solo date!
Saturday 9 Sauce n Suds salsa lesson ($15)
OR
Saturday 9-12 adult skate at Skates 280
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u/pistola0220 13h ago
Thank You Books in Crestwood has at least one book club. If you are into gothic/romance horror you should look at PrettySpookyBookClub on FB or Insta.