Ways to meet people and make friends in London

If you have just moved to London or feel lonely because you don’t have as many friends as you’d like, don’t despair; you can learn how to meet new people who will be your potential friends. Here you will find some good ways to meet new people in London.

Better the Devil you Know!

The first thing to bear in mind is that it is much easier to approach people with whom you have been brought together by circumstances, rather than with total strangers. If you think about the things you do in your normal everyday life like work, hobbies and daily tasks, these should provide you with the most obvious places where you might start trying to meet new people.

There are several reasons why it is good to start your search for new friends in the things you already do in London. For one thing, we all have a limited amount of time on our hands, particularly in fast paced London life, so it’s best if you don’t have to cram in anything else. Also, if you meet new people through your regular activities, it is already a given that you share interests and you will have something to talk about. Thirdly, your shared circumstances such as work or a club will provide you with talking points to break the ice when you meet new people in London or anywhere else.

Take the Initiative

Once you have met someone and broken the ice, don’t sit back and wait for them to continue the friendship. If you want to see this person again, invite them to spend some time with you outside of work hours or away from the club where you met. Be proactive and you will be able to see what other interests you have in common.

Stay Safe

There are many bars, theatres and clubs in London where you might suggest another meeting. It may be a good idea if you can to suggest a follow up meeting with a group of people so that you have others there to help you make this a social occasion. Also, never suggest a private meeting when you meet new people until you get to know them, well enough to trust them.

Look in the Right Places

There are numerous places to meet new people in London. Some will work better for you than others do, depending on your personality and interests. You may have to try a few places before you find like-minded people with whom you are able to exchange contact details and get to know them better. Don’t waste time and effort looking for the perfect circumstances in which to meet new people in London. Be realistic. You may meet more people late through the initial contacts you make. Be open to meeting new people and friendly with the people who chat with you. You will soon meet new people in London and find the ones with whom you are really compatible and can build friendships and maybe even a romance.