Where do you make your friends?

[electron_blue]

Many non atheists make many friends at churches. What are your alternatives for coming into regular contact with people that might lead to friendships, or at least acquaintances? I mean besides work.

[we can do it]

1. The gym, coffee shop, brew pub.

[Xipe Totec]

2. AMC (Appalachian Mountain Club), Sierra Club, Audubon Society... nt

[cornball 24]

3. When I retired, I became involved with the auxiliary of our community hospital. Many of our members

are still working. I have been fortunate in that I have met terrific people, some of whom have become true friends.

[The River]

4. In My Laboratory

My friend Igor helps .

[NRaleighLiberal]

5. my hobbies, and the neighborhood -

my books, and the speaking engagements, as well as plant sales, led (and continue to lead) to many delightful acquaintances - but I am not one to want many close (frequent contact) friends...I am one of those odd balls that can't get enough of their spouse (and thankfully, vice versa!)

[LakeArenal]

6. I am so lucky.. Never really look.

My newest friend is a much younger hair stylist I came upon. Just kindred spirits.
Her coworker asked why she likes hanging around with her old lady customer.

Also lucky to have a dear friend since 5th grade. We’re talking over 50 years.

Met a dear friend when I took some computer classes at the Extension. She was the teacher. Ha. Said my Power Point presentation was one of the best ever. Who wouldn’t love her?

Also have a neighbor good friend who joins everything. She’s in the Quilters Guild, Homemaker club, Library Board, Chairman of the Barn Quilt Committee, Thyme Savers (garden club). She collects old sewing machines, fabrics and other sewing related items to send to women in Nicaragua. She cuts hair at the nursing home.

She sets quite an example.

Hope you find what you need. In the words of some great prophets, “ The love you take is equal to the love you make.

Good luck

Blessed with friends.

[Brainstormy]

7. Local Meet-up

Joined a few years back and these folks have become my very dearest friends. We party, go to debates, plays, etc. Had a crazy Festivus this year. We Have "Deep Dive" discussions on serious subjects. Have our own podcast now. And a book club. If you don't have a meet-up group in your area, start one! Search meet-ups for atheists/agnostics/secular, etc. You won't be sorry!

[Duppers]

8. DU 😉

Plus, I joined a few atheist groups years ago.

[Freelancer]

9. Don't have any. -nt

[Piasladic]

10. pretty much

I feel the same way.

[Freelancer]

12. We can be alone together, then! Viva la Internet! -nt

[Act_of_Reparation]

11. The DU Religion forum.

Bestest friends evar. Y'all were invited to rug's BBQ next week, right?