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In Today's Cliche Post: How the fuck do I meet new people locally? (lemmy.world)
submitted 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) by peopleproblems@lemmy.world to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Let me set the stage: Newly single dad of a young kid. After COVID-19 I haven't done much outside of my home and taking care of my kid. I work full time-remote, and between the kiddo and leaving room for a hobby or taking care of the house, it seems like the only other thing I have time for is sleep.

The thing I know is that this is likely an issue with my anxiety and anxious attachment. The conclusion we've arrived at in therapy is that I gotta meet people. I apparently forgot, or don't know how to do that. Where to meet people. It's not a big city, but 200k-300k people in the county.

Maybe I'm looking for something of a strategy more than anything.

edit: thank you guys, I really appreciate it!

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[–] new_guy@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago

After Covid I landed on a remote job too.

When I felt it was safer to socialize with people I started to rollerblade and got to know a group in my city that gathered in a park and they teached me a few tricks. Now I go there and teach new people too.

I'm not saying that rollerblade is the best thing you can do but there's a chance that you can share this experience with your kid and meet a few new people. Maybe try skating, biking, tennis... There's a ton of options out there that can make you physically and mentally healthier