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Anyone with a really solid group of friends knows just how hard it is to curate a really solid group of friends. That group did not come easily. You wasted years on some individuals who eventually turned out to be dishonest, disloyal, selfish, or other traits that just didn’t make for a good friend. You met a lot of individuals who were good enough people but you just didn’t have that chemistry—that spark that made you instantly feel comfortable, that made conversation feel smooth and easy, and that made you laugh a lot together. That perfect combination of fun and reliable is very difficult to find. So when you and your partner have to pick up and move, the idea of rebuilding that friend group can be daunting. It’s hard enough to make couple friends when you’ve lived in an area for a long time. Now you have to make them in a brand new place. It’s not impossible, but it is difficult. It’s also essential so, here are tips for making new friends when you and your partner move to a new city.
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Join a sports league
Adult sports leagues aren’t only great, fun ways to get exercise outside the monotony of the gym. They’re also great ways to make friends. Teams usually grab drinks and meals after games and bond over their wins (or losses).
