3 Ways to Make Friends in Your Mid-Twenties

Making Girl Friends in a new city

When you are in your mid-twenties, it can be challenging to meet new people and make friends, especially when you move to a new city. While city life may be bustling with people, it’s hard to go out and meet said people especially if you work from home or you work for yourself. I know as a self-employed woman I find myself to be a bit lonesome here and there but I have been adapting the following tactics to meet new people!

Attend networking events

My city actually has a lot of networking events for young professionals, entrepreneurs, and so much more. It’s been such a treat attending not only for my business but actually for my social life! I have been able to meet people afterwards for coffee and gained several Instagram followers from these interactions. If you find some likeminded people at these gatherings, you will not only have professional connections but people in your corner for adventures.

Reach out on Social Media

An incredibly underrated way to make friends and connections, especially in todays climate is via social media. I met a bunch of amazing friends just through a single Instagram DM. When I knew I would be moving to Spokane, I reached out to several bloggers in the area and grabbed coffee with my girl Erin who has introduced me to so many people. She has not only become a mentor of sorts but someone I could go to for anything.

Pro tip: although you may be in your mid-twenties, do not limit your social circle to just people your age. There is so much value to having a robust group of friends from various backgrounds and ages! I am close to girls both two years older and over ten years older. Connection genuinely has no limit.

Say Yes to Opportunities

My final piece of advice is to just say yes to different opportunities in your new city, especially when they include groups of people. I’ve found the best way to meet other people is to be introduced by a mutual friend. I have met several people this way in my new city because one friend invites another friend that I may not have previously met. I also have been saying yes to things that are a bit out of my comfort zone, like birthday parties and other get togethers. Having spent the last few years in a bit of a sheltered environment due to COVID, it’s been weird yet refreshing to go back to my old life and see people a lot more often!

Go forth and Socialize

I hope this blog post helped you and your discovery to make friends! It can be such a challenge moving to a new city but there are so many ways to find community nowadays. Of course be careful since there are still some sicknesses milling about but the key is to put yourself out there and not shy away from connection. The more you practice this skill, the easier it’ll become and you will soon have a robust network of friends.

Until next time,

Lauren