Glasgow is a large, vibrant city with plenty going on, but if you have just moved there, or if you lack confidence and social skills, you may still find it difficult to meet people there. However, with a little change in your thinking and a few easy adjustments to how you live your life, you can meet people in Glasgow and make great friends.

Through People you already know

The easiest way to meet people in Glasgow or anywhere else is through your existing network of family and friends, if you have them in the city. This may seem obvious, but trying to meet people through your current friends and family is helpful for a number of reasons: 1. You will already have an idea of the personality of this person and how it gels with other people whom you know and like; 2. You will have things in common that you can talk about; 3. Although Glasgow has numerous opportunities for a great social and cultural life, it’s a lot easier, cheaper and less time-consuming to meet people through your usual activities. This will also seem a lot more comfortable for you. Make a conscious effort to meet friends of your friends.

Don’t try to be everyone’s Friend

Most people would tell you that they are happier with a few true friends rather than a larger group of less intimate acquaintances. Therefore, stick to what feels comfortable to you in terms of your own behavior and satisfy yourself with getting to meet people who are attracted to your true personality. They will be easier and more pleasant with whom to interact.

Through Work

If you don’t have existing friends in Glasgow, the chances are that you moved to the city for work. Work offers a great opportunity to meet people, if you go about it in the right way. Get chatting around the water cooler or in the canteen and arrange to have a lunchtime drink or sandwich with at least one colleague. You will already have work in common to chat about and you may find you share other interests, particularly if you both find your work rewarding.

From there, you may meet people for an after work drink in the city. Glasgow has many pubs, clubs and bars where you can easily grab a drink with your colleagues. This could lead to having dinner together or visiting the cinema, a club etc, but always takes care to only meet one-to-one with people whom you trust and know you will be safe.

Voluntary Work

There are numerous opportunities to meet people through doing voluntary and charity work in Glasgow. Here you can make new friends as well as doing something useful for society and developing your skills and social life, all at the same time.

Clubs

From night clubs to sports clubs, Glasgow offers numerous opportunities to meet people. Here you will meet like-minded people who could become your good friends, but even while you are waiting to develop those friendships you can have a lot of fun practising your hobby.

These are just some of the great opportunities that Glasgow provides for you to meet people, whether you have just moved to the city or have been there a while and are just struggling to make friends. Give these ago and new ideas will soon come to you as your confidence grows and your social life blossoms.