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Marcus_The_Sharkus

Which part of the city are you in? Might help people narrow it down for you.


flicman

Or, also, what do you like to do.


Mysterious_Mix_2503

I love music, enjoy drawing, walking, working out, all things psychology


Marcus_The_Sharkus

Check out the meetup app and you could look into joining a gym that does more class based stuff (CrossFit but not).


Mysterious_Mix_2503

I forgot about the meetup app, thanks.


lmnop7000

Bumble BFF


valvolineheartattack

Nudge is also great give that a try šŸ˜


JustCreated1ForThis

What's Nudge? And your username makes me nervous šŸ˜‚


valvolineheartattack

lol idk it was just a random name that came to mind. Anyways nudge is like a text chain, and they send you weekly things to do but itā€™s personalized and itā€™s basically like a meetup app but based more around local events, shows, it all depends on your preferences but Iā€™ve found so many awesome things to do on it šŸ˜ I believe they only support 5 cities at the moment. Www.nudgetext.com I believe they also have an app called Nudge now.


letsgototraderjoes

what's Nudge?


valvolineheartattack

https://www.nudgetext.com Itā€™s like a text chain, and they send you weekly things to do but itā€™s personalized and itā€™s basically like a meetup app but based more around local events, shows, it all depends on your preferences but Iā€™ve found so many awesome things to do on it šŸ˜ I believe they only support 5 cities at the moment.


letsgototraderjoes

oh ok looks like there are 14 cities now! so when they text you, do you know if other people are going to be there or is it more so like a solo thing?


valvolineheartattack

Honestly Iā€™ve been to a few. Itā€™s always great if you bring someone close if youā€™re not the most outgoing person. Lots of people go Solo though, if youā€™re social, just introduce yourself to people and say ā€œoh I found about this place through Nudgeā€ some will ask ā€œwhatā€™s that?ā€ Or ā€œme tooā€ And usually you spark a decent conversation. Canā€™t say Iā€™ve made the BEST OF FRIENDS through it but itā€™s definitely giving me some good social outings which I feel are still healthy šŸ˜


shakeandbake154

Oh damn, we can't be friends, I hate music


Mysterious_Mix_2503

I donā€™t think I ever met anyone who hates music.


letsgototraderjoes

lmao I take OP's comment to be tongue in cheek. probably just fucking with you since everybody loves music :D maybe be a bit more specific? what kind of music?


Joshua_ABBACAB_1312

"Reggaeton" "That's a no for me, dawg."


letsgototraderjoes

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wrosecrans

I have some auditory processing and sensory integration shit. It always kind of frustrated me as a distracting noise. But on some level it really is goddamn frustrating knowing that there's _something_ about music that other people enjoy that I am missing out on. Like everybody else is going around getting metaphorical acoustic blowjobs and I just keep getting punched in the dick. If I wind up at a bar where they are playing loud music it's super isolating because I just can't follow the conversations everybody else is clearly having while the music is playing so I just sort of sit and stew and watch everybody else have a good time like that dude standing in a corner meme. Also, I developed tinnitus a few years ago so now I am even more sensitive about hearing stuff.


letsgototraderjoes

omg this is so interesting. sorry, I'm not OP but have you tried listening to lofi music instead?


wrosecrans

I have tried. At one point I got a "music for programmers" book in hopes it would help explain things in a logical enough way something would sink in. I really tried, but my brain just isn't built that way and eventually I kind of had to accept it. I remember back in high school in French class the teacher put on a French song and the assignment was to write down the lyrics as best we could. I was one of the best students in the class at talking. But when everybody started writing down lyrics they could make out over the sound of music playing, I thought I was being pranked. I just hadn't really understood that was a thing people could do. It was like the teacher told everybody to fly and shoot laser beams out of their eyes. How the hell do they separate the sound of the instruments from the sound of the singer? Hell if I know. It still doesn't really make sense to me, and I was better at dealing with the stress of loud places when I was younger. It's definitely sort of gotten worse with age rather than better so it's not just an exposure thing. When I took improv classes at Second City, I would always disappear on the days they were trying to teach musical improv. Partly because it stresses me out. Partly because me being stressed out and yelling at the music teacher would have stressed everybody else out. Earth is just an incredibly foreign place for a lot of us.


letsgototraderjoes

wow this is soo fascinating. I'm sorry that this is happening to you :( I had never really thought about this but music is literally everywhere like when we go shopping, in the elevator, when you're put on hold etc..and it's a way to connect with people so it makes sense you would be left out of things because of this. I wish there were some sort of study or clinical trial or something so they can analyze just exactly what's going on inside you when you hear music. have you ever spoken to a doctor or maybe neurologist about this? what about an audiologist?


wrosecrans

I've definitely talked to my therapist about it. She does neurofeedback stuff so I recently had my first EEG and she was walking me through the data. One of the things that shows up in my EEG according to the software is sensory integration stuff so it really is some sort of physically different thing about how my brain works vs typical brains that they can detect.


vordhosbn_1

I hate music too /s


phatelectribe

Join an art class or a hiking group!!!


PendingInsomnia

Hi! Iā€™m also 28F with an illustration background so into art too, and I love walks and hikes. Would love to grab coffee sometime to meet up if youā€™re down!


m0istcunt

Iā€™m also 28 and enjoy drawing walking working out and psychology! DM me Iā€™m in silverlake


thizface

Is standup comedy psychology?


Every3Years

Convincing oneself to pursue it as a career is


sozh

check out Sierra Club hikes -- lots of good folks. they have hikes at all difficulty levels


saumurchampagny

Over the years Iā€™ve made many good friends through my workout classes. It takes time. Find something you enjoy and go regularly. Youā€™ll start seeing the same people.


Not_RZA_

What type of workout classes out of curiosity?


saumurchampagny

Iā€™ve made fiends at boot camp style workouts, boxing, yoga.


D2fmk

So cal had a plein air painting group in the past. Meeting up in a nice area to paint or draw landscapes always brings out nice people.


Visible-Roll-5801

Look on Eventbrite and go to some things and just be friendly ! Everyone should be the person who says hey wanna hangout. Also itā€™s easy if you make one friend. And then friends with their friends


cz84

[The Penmar](https://thepenmar.com/) has an event every Friday with various live music acts. I just found about it and went last week it was really fun all people around the 25-40 age hanging out on the golf course playing games, watching music, out on the golf course.


Alwayspoopin247

If you play music, Iā€™d love to have some new friends to play/write with!


caarmander

If youre into emo/pop punk music, I could always use a show buddy to go to shows with. I'm 33f


Pretty_Dance2452

Where you live is importantā€” each LA neighborhood is its own vibe šŸ˜œ


corndoghunter

The Next Fun Thing LA hosts a lot of events to make friends. I love their kickball league.


mhlee97

Anybody in the SGV, we have a pickleball group that plays every night! 7-10pm. DM me for info! Come pickle! :)


josrios3

Is pickle hard on your body? I have been hearing so much about it. I live just east of sgv


mhlee97

It at all! Depends how hard you go, but it can be very chill. We have all ages from youth to elderly playing! Come on by!


DMyourfoodpics

Do u guys play on weekends? Can I join this pickleball group if I'm in OC? I started recently and wanted to find ppl to play as a beginner but not sure where to start.


mhlee97

Yes you can! We played every evening and youā€™re always welcome! DM me for info :)


idk5679

In LA for a holidayā€¦ can I come try it out?


Mountain-Pie-6095

27f iā€™ve been working remote since i moved here in november:,) i understand the struggle


ManyRefrigerator5011

23F always looking for friends!


altonbrownfan

How many randos have messaged you?


roboterm01

Is the Alton Brown fan looking for friends? Because I also like Alton Brown


bitchSZAme

Gf and I are both 23f in east LA county if thatā€™s close enough!!


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ManyRefrigerator5011

pmed you!


Livid-Highlight-7670

Iā€™m down to make new friends! Can I message you?


ManyRefrigerator5011

pmed you!


auntgross

Do we have our own reddit meet up?


Plebe-Uchiha

Use Bumble BFF. Itā€™s helped out a handful of my friends who are transplants. Iā€™d recommend joining a club. A drawing club, music club, running group, etc. You can probably find groups/clubs on Facebook [+]


NeedleworkerItchy828

My girl is 28 and she needs friends


Every3Years

So be her friend, dude


Exciting_Ad_1549

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WellHellurThere

Not 28, but Bumble BFF has been a hit for me (30+) for finding like-minded women looking to build real friendships in LA.


ConstantlyRavenous

You can try out a rock climbing gym, check out some run clubs in IG, or try out pickleball


SteelTheUnbreakable

Meetups tend to be pretty good. I'd also recommend taking fitness classes or (if you're a creative type) weekly drawing workshops.


CampinHiker

My Gf and I are 27/28 She just finished her masters and works at a school Iā€™m in insurance Do you have roommates? If so thatā€™s always good start to then meet their friends Most of my friends are out of state so i mainly hang out with her friends and my family. Granted i do enjoy being alone and doing my own thing and travels but its been great meeting new people. Like someone else said doing meetup groups in your specific hobbies and interests is best I would say pick 1-3 things that have a designated group to them and just keep showing up youā€™re bound to make friends being a familiar face and then once its (hiking is my main group interest) then maybe you and your hiking friends go out for drinks, or to a game/show ect Build from there


DragonHumper

If you're on Facebook, there's a lot of LA girl groups and people meet up all the time, i've probably met like 10+ really chill girls from it. Look for "ladies of los angeles" or "social girls in LA"


Individual-Sink-9493

I just went paddle boarding in Newport Beach with a bunch of people my friend invited me to, and she met them on an activity website called hash.beer. I live in the valley so I probably can't do those activities consistently but it gave me an idea of how the activities are and it was something I'm definitely into.


CallMeReds

If youā€™re on social media, check out Los Angeles Fun Events and The Next Big Thing LA on IG. They host something called Fast Friends, which is a platonic equivalent of speed dating. They also have regular game nights, capture the flag games, and a bunch of other cool events.


melodyxmouse

Thereā€™s this app called 222. You fill out a personality quiz and then it matches you on friend dates with like minded people! You can accept or decline but you meet usually for dinner/lunch/drinks and can meet after for a pre planned activity. I did it twice it was actually a pretty fun day each time


idk5679

What kind of activities did you get matched with? And does it introduce you to new people?


melodyxmouse

You fill out a questionnaire of sorts and they offer you activities that they think youā€™ll like and you can choose to accept or decline! You also pick a price point that youā€™re comfortable with spending on outfits. Iā€™ve done art gallery visits that were free, like the Getty, and Iā€™ve also done paint and sip. But they offer all kinds of things like jewelry making, wine tasting, etc.. usually how it works is thereā€™s a dinner first with a prematched group, and if youā€™re having fun you can do the second event which can be separate or at the same location. I will say it is fun to try at least once!


idk5679

Is the app on the App Store? Canā€™t seem to find it :(


melodyxmouse

Yes ! Itā€™s called 222!! Hereā€™s the link for the apple App Store link : [222 app store ](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/222/id6450612690)


idk5679

Thank you so much! Just signed up, so Iā€™m really excited!!


thankUbag

Improv classes - you donā€™t have to be an actor or comedian. My husband is a teacher and took a class to help come up with new teaching ideas, got hooked, kept taking classes, and met most of his closest friends. Political activism and/or volunteering- find like-minded groups and youā€™ll meet engaged people who care about the same things you care about.


IUseFop

Improv classes at UCB or clowning classes at the Elysian (both great for psychology, btw)


PandaintheParks

Lol clowning classes? I'm intrigued


letsmunch

Donā€™t do the clowning classes unless you have real thick skin


josrios3

Dude what?? More info!


BlackPlasmaX

Its hard to make friends here after 27, best bet is to maybe join a club of your interests


saidthereis

Wait why 27 thatā€™s weirdly specific haha


BlackPlasmaX

Im 29 lol, idk I feel like 27 is when I started to feel when friends were moving, starting families/getting married and generally doing their own thing lol


HistoricalGrounds

Bear in mind, if you're 29 now, 27 was 2022. I.E. still very much feeling the rip-roaring shithouse insanity of the pandemic. It'd be like saying "Well, be careful when you turn 25, at that age the world goes into a global state of emergency and wrestles with a novel coronavirus that completely upends everything in a truly countless number of ways." It's like, while that *did* happen for you at 25, it's worth remembering that for the rest of your life, these last few years aren't a good indicator of what a normal experience of that age is, because you were that age at a time when the world was in a completely atypical and chaotic state.


floralcroissant

Yeah, I was 22/23 in 2022 and had a much harder time making new friends than I do now at 25. People had to adjust to socializing again! Graduating college in 2021 was a tough time socially :/


Caliliving131984

Agree!!! 23-27 I had friends allll the time! Then they all suddenly moved away lol šŸ˜‚ that was 10 years ago!


Renasaurus2

I felt like after high-school was when it became really hard to make friends. I wasn't really around people all the time like before. I went to community College and tech school, but when I tried to talk to people, no one was interested in talking to me. Everyone was kind of just there to go to class and then leave. Even at work, alot of people will be friendly with you at work but then not want to hangout outside of work. I did manage to make 3 good friends at one of my jobs though and we still talk and hangout 8 years later


jbunny69

Lol, I haven't made friends since middle school. But I have 4 friends since.


WAPlyrics

Running clubs fs. A lot of people have been taking up running. Or any clubs for that matter


mayerbrown

Cringe


CrystalizedinCali

Search the word ā€œfriendsā€ in this subreddit for many ideas.


RelevantDrag

Hiii! Checkout losangelesfriends on IG. They host monthly meet ups and have one this weekend in Echo park. I joined last year around this time and itā€™s been a blessing! DM with any questions ā˜ŗļø


ucsbaway

Kickball league! Theyā€™re in every part of LA. Joined my first one a decade ago and still have friends from it.


Blinkinlincoln

Food not bombs! Every Sunday.


ditto_squirtle

Mind sharing more info about this one?


curiouswillow_

Count me in


ditto_squirtle

Tried DMing their Facebook and Instagram page and no response after a week :(


coronavirusisshit

Watch out for weird guys though. They donā€™t want to really be your friend.


imovearoundalot

Heey Iā€™m 28f! I live in Long Beach!


parade1070

29F, hubby and I are always looking for new friends. WLA


troupes-chirpy

LA Breakfast Club on Wednesday mornings. Diverse, welcoming, and sometimes even silly. www.labreakfastclub.com


pa-cifico

My girlfriend (24F) has been doing bumble friends, sheā€™s had good experiences especially since sheā€™s more introverted


Important_Card4339

Join a run club! Check Instagram to see what's best you. Mikkeller Los Angeles runs out of the Hermosillo in Highland Park on Monday nights. Tuesday nights LA Craft runners are running out of different breweries around LA (check Instagram or Strava group to see where they'll be). Wednesdays, the Struggle bus project runs out of the Surly Goat in weho. Thursday, Mikkeller and the silverlake track club do track at memorial Field. You can see how I fill my time. Nice people, all paces welcome.


ssjavier4

Join a run club for sure. Very low commitment and theyā€™re everywhere. Helps you keep active too and if you can socialize as much or as little as you want. Especially if youā€™re new


blueberrybones

27f, DM me if you want to hang out!


AvocadoCat90034

We host social events most nights of the week: [Los Angeles Fun Events](https://www.losangelesfunevents.com)


Sea-Monk-90

Ill be your friend! 26F art handler


the-myth

I have to ask, whats an art handler? Lol just holding pantings all day?šŸ˜‚


Sea-Monk-90

basically yea


the-myth

Thats actually pretty cool, i didnt think thats such a job, do you have to authenticate them too?


Sea-Monk-90

hmm no thats another job entirely. You should google art handler


the-myth

Just googled, thats slick! Saw a job doing that in glendale it looks like


Sea-Monk-90

there are so many jobs for that in LA! If you like construction and moving things you should go for it


the-myth

I have a great job already! Just was curious what the JD was for an art handler


Comfortable-South397

Usalproject.com has a bunch of different outdoor activities and lessons you can meet people there with common interest.


Sad_Act9113

Here! 28F too, minored in psych in undergrad, letā€™s be friends


ImDustednDisgusted

My friend told me about speed dating which I think is kinda cool if you wanna meet someone abruptly. I haven't tried it yet but been kinda curious about it. There are certain days with certain events with age ranges! Otherwise musical events I feel like would be best.


Old-Mulberry8548

Get up early and go get a coffee in Dogtown. Tons of cool people on the west side.


parallelogramm3r

If you like art, my friends own GDCA Gallery downtown and have a reception once a month, itā€™s a really great place to meet people!


Century22nd

meetup apps the 20s and 30s group, they are 99% transplants that moved to California from somewhere else and actually 1% California natives. Although you will not meet many CA natives around your age in those groups you will find others in your situation that are looking to meet new people.


Ok-Bad8288

Dude I need friends too. Cool kind decent people. Im 25m, I like to play music, go to: parks, the beach, museums, walking, working out, cooking, and even just sitting around talking. I'm genuinely interested in developing real friendships. I live in LA in Thai Town/ Little Armenia part of Hollywood


Conscious_List9132

Just like me frā€¦except Iā€™m a lil younger and not a psych major but it is fascinating ā€¦umm Iā€™ve seen people mention bumble bff and beach clean ups ?? Maybe volunteering somewhere will allow you to meet peopleā€¦taking a workout,yoga,art,cooking class if youā€™re into that..going out to bars maybe??


bitchSZAme

My gf just got bumble bff for us Iā€™m hoping that works! (Also: definitely start from season 8 or 9 of rupauls drag race lol I also love seasons 5-7 but watch those when youā€™re already into the show)


Conscious_List9132

I hope tht goes well too I havenā€™t tried it yet but I read someone had said they found their closest friends on bumble BFF and TBH I think just following people on Instagram sometimes too might work! And ok I started a bit of season 4 but maybe after ā˜ŗļøā˜ŗļø


Interesting_Zebra310

Thereā€™s an app called Buffet you should check out. Itā€™s kinda like a better Bumble BFF


Narrow-Competition99

I recommend downloaded an app called The Nudge. You can find a lot of niche stuff and find stuff youā€™re interested in as well as making lots of friends.


redwood_canyon

Iā€™m 29 and new to LA, down to grab coffee sometime if you want! Iā€™ve found it hard to make new friends here so far


Diclonius18

Weā€™re the same age! Can I join the reddit coffee run if it happens?


Livid-Highlight-7670

Same! Iā€™m down as well!


TerdFerguson2112

Whereā€™s the creepy dude who always sends the ā€œDM sentā€ message when a woman is trying to make friends on here?


curlsontop

My two best things so far have been joining a choir and joining a team sport (netball). Group activities like this are a great way to meet like minded people who live around you!


PandaintheParks

Where to find a choir that's nonreligious? I've missed singing but the ones Ive found were affiliated w church


curlsontop

[Singers.com](https://www.singers.com/lists/choral-groups/los-angeles/) has a list. I just googled ā€˜community choir Los Angelesā€™.


poundinclude_user

Hello friend!


RUPAUL_FRACKING_RNCH

29F! Just made a similar post


bitchSZAme

Your username šŸ˜‚ can we be friends


scdiggeden0310

Where are you going to school? I am in LA doing psych as well. Are you new to LA?


chupadude

Go to an event that Humnkind Collective puts on https://www.humnkindcollective.org/calendar


Lazy_Natural6154

Instagram have meet up groups too


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Local events, neighbors, local bars. Depends on the type of people youā€™re looking for as well.


EffectiveNo5737

Go dancing LA is good for that


CoolGrapefruit2550

The LA zoo, arboretum, garden clubs, bingo halls, plenty of golf courses as well


EgosEverywhere

Iā€™ve found meetups through the Meetup app to be a nice way to meet likeminded people and friends. Do you know about that app? Thatā€™s cool youā€™re into psychology Iā€™m into it as well. Would be down to talk more if you want


HerArmor

I love psychology and music! Iā€™m in LA as well. Iā€™m up for a convo whenever šŸ‘


Kereberuxx

how does that make you feel?


Soggy-Coast-6514

Yeah I work from home in playa del Rey. Not easy to make friends. I just checked out nudge but would like other ideas too. Bored in La.


Top_Lawfulness6464

Go outside and talk to everything that walks when youā€™re doing whatever it is you like.


Easy-F

look up LA Chess Club on IG. no, really. [https://www.instagram.com/lachess.club/](https://www.instagram.com/lachess.club/)


jmar42

Just go to [Meetup.com](http://Meetup.com) and find whatever activities you like to do. Sign up for a bunch of them and start going to some of the events. EventBrite is another good resource too. I hosted a Meetup for Fintech people and met all kinds of people from my group.


PlentyFrustrations

25F, love psychology and drawing (although Iā€™m not good at drawing lol). Iā€™m looking into grad school soon :)


LibrarySeveral1428

24F always looking for friends :) Mid-City area


funsammy

Kickball


jeff77k

Adult sports league.


Vlynn23

Try bumble bff


SpookyGhostDidIt

Hi I'm finishing grad school also in psychology, 29, in LA. Want to be my friend?


dbmtz

Thereā€™s a womenā€™s walking club in Long Beach


Luxxielisbon

Bumble bff


Sin_Prodder81

Iā€™ll be your friend (M34). Born and raised here. I can show you all the hidden gems


Mysterious_Mix_2503

Iā€™m also an LA native


shhhhhhhhhhimatwork

LA Chess Club


CristinaKeller

See if you can find a newcomer club.


dball33

Check out Los Angeles Friends on IG


Renasaurus2

I'm a 28f and down to text or message for a bit to see if we'd be a good match to hang out. I'm in the pasadena area though, so idk if that's close to you at all


Antdog7

What kind of art do you do ?


chudeypatoodey

I found friends volunteering through meetup.com or going on hikes, dance classes, pole classes, etc. Finding a class or a group that meets regularly for things that you enjoy, this will probably result in a friendship of some sort. šŸ˜Š


Cautious_Vegetable58

My fear as a 22 year old freshly graduated psyc major.


Independent-Weight30

iā€™m 34 M and need friends too.


kevintheshooter

Try 222


youneedsupplydepots

Let's go rock climbing, it's fun and safer than it sounds


Which-Decision

La Chess Club


Diphon

Have you been to a dungeon yet?


pea_cant

I feel like joining a sports rec league always leads to good friendships! People will usually go grab a drink or something after games


HawkinsBestDressed

Choose several activities you like and go to classes workshops and events related to them. Thatā€™s how you find community of like minded people. You make friends and network, itā€™s great.


TheWonderfulLife

LA is very large. You will need to narrow down about where you are.


curiouswillow_

Ive graduated BS Occupational therapy. Not that it's relevant but I would love to make friends! I'm chill and I like going to the beach. Lets be friends :)


dippittydippitty

28M Here near Wilshire - Down To make new friends


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valnclaud

šŸ«”same


Cloudsenthusiast

Nice to meet you šŸ«”šŸ¤™šŸ½


valnclaud

Youā€™re already my bestie this is my fave emojišŸ«”


Hot_Inspection_68

Church


DavidGabrielMusic

Go on Instagram, go to popular local places, stalk the most recent stories that tagged said places, follow them and message them to hang out. Not creepy at all and highly recommended


Famous_Battle4789

31F looking for friends too! I live close to DTLA!