Published on 12, July, 2020
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?
I have been to lots of things on my own. Fitness, craft, adult learning, community groups. It might be the best thing you ever do. I'm a big advocate for getting out of the house if you are able to. A change of scene does us good. Finding friends is a bonus. I have found a lot of stuff I've been to has been frequented by retired people or those out of work. I've found these types of people generally quite forgiving.
Thanks. Some of these answers have really encouraged me to give it a go. Next step find the courage to follow through!
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.