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deadl0ckx2 t1_irdbtgi wrote

As a whole the state might not be as receptive to friendships as other places. Maybe it’s got to do with the population density - it’s the only statistic where we especially stand out. Just means you’ve got to work harder to make friends. Going to a bar or a show in the hopes of making friends isn’t a great strategy. Do something more involved and consistent, like an adult sports league, club, church, volunteer fire department, the list goes on and on. Joining an organization is an objectively better way to make friends because you’ll see people repeatedly. If you’ve already done something like that, then I’m out of ideas lol.

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[deleted] OP t1_irdcfd9 wrote

Thanks, those are great suggestions. Maybe relearning how to surf would be good

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Distinct-Ad5751 t1_ireb9f8 wrote

Try surfing. You’ll meet lots of people. Join a running group, there’s one in Westerly that meets weekly downtown.

I’m in Westerly, I made friends by just … putting myself out there. Keep at it and you’ll find some people you connect with.

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Beezlegrunk t1_irdg8x1 wrote

>Maybe it’s got to do with the population density - it’s the only statistic where we especially stand out.

… and gets used as the reflex answer to every comment — does no one do any independent thinking here?

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