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[quote=Anonymous]If you have a kid or a dog, it's easier, but it's not impossible otherwise. Agree with the others who say you need to join something--can be a class, volunteering, a religious thing, meetup group, professional organization, a local government committee, or pretty much anything else. I have made a couple friends through the combination of volunteering + riding the metro home...something about having something in common, plus a chance to chat one on one, plus a fixed end point to the conversation so it's not awkward.

Also, especially if you don't have kids, I think it's important not to only befriend people your age. I say this as someone without kids and in my 30s...if you are only friends with women in your 30s, a lot of them will have kids, and a lot of them will not be as good friends to you once they have kids, even if you love kids and are happy to hang out with them...they will make friends with other moms, and be tired, and just not have as much time as they used to. But if you also have older and younger friends, it helps. Don't drop your friends just because they have kids...assume they are doing their best while their kids are small and you may be able to pick things back up as the kids get older. I know on a message board that's mostly moms this will not be universally-adored advice, but it's been my experience.[/quote]

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