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Joining clubs, classes and groups

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My therapist has repeatedly encouraged me to join some kind of club or a meetup group or do a class to get me out of the house and meet people, maybe even make some friends.

I see the point and there are classes I would find interesting, but the thought of going to one of these by myself is just too daunting. I find it difficult not to assume people tend to join these things with a friend and I don’t want to be the weird guy on his own.

Have any of you gone to these things by yourself? Do people really do that?

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  • in reply to Deleted User

    In addition, doing an adult learning course gives you topics of conversation and usually you are doing stuff alongside people rather than with them. (Like doing a craft or fitness class) so there's an element of inclusion. Languages I think are a good way to interact because the interaction is purposeful rather than social. I think there's a lot to be said in learning for learning's sake. It doesnt always have to lead to anything concrete but it might ignite something in you.