Joining clubs, classes and groups

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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  • I've attended Meet-ups,  I've joined Political Parties and Trade unions,  i've been to cafes, pubs, clubs and gigs. And after all that I've still ended up sat alone in a room.  You should try things though.  You're more likely to meet a partner if you are out and about and being social.

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  • I've attended Meet-ups,  I've joined Political Parties and Trade unions,  i've been to cafes, pubs, clubs and gigs. And after all that I've still ended up sat alone in a room.  You should try things though.  You're more likely to meet a partner if you are out and about and being social.

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