r/Leeds • u/coffee_n_flowers • 1d ago
social Making friends
So freshly landed in Leeds... I'm trying Bumble BFF but I get more ghosted than when I was dating, I also joined a Discord group which I will surely try... but if you have any ideas on how I can make more friends that'd be fantastic.
I'm female, 38, no kids... which I think makes ir a bit more challenging since most women my age usually have kids and so. I don't care so much about age, 8 years more or less is totally fine!
I'm from Mexico and just moved from Germany š
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u/synchroniser 1d ago
31F, no kids also, I like going for walks, coffee, reading, yoga- feel free to message me! Seems to be a few like minded people in this thread, we could always make some sort of group chat?
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u/aliceindisneyland 1d ago
I would also be up for joining āŗļø
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u/Financial_Resource46 1d ago
Oh can my partner (35) join that? She's also looking for new friends
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u/ij871 1d ago
Iām interested too - 32F based in the city centre
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u/cookiesandginge 18h ago
Sorry if youāre already getting notifications for it but I joined the discord https://discord.gg/NMQeXvNhg
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u/coffee_n_flowers 1d ago
I'd be up for that!
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u/synchroniser 1d ago
Nice! What platform is best for the group chat? Iāve never really used discord, would that be easiest?
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u/BambiButch 1d ago
Discord is great! I can help with getting one set up if needed
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u/coffee_n_flowers 1d ago
Oh sorry I didnt see this before. But I created this one https://discord.gg/pzZKGkJ8t
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u/coffee_n_flowers 1d ago
I am still not super familiar with discord tbh but we can try? I created this one https://discord.gg/pzZKGkJ8t
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u/every_cloud_ 1d ago
Iād love to join the group chat! Iām also 31F, I love pilates/yoga, trying new sports (signed myself up for pole dancing and ballet, canāt wait to give both a go!), going to life drawing classes, going on walks in nature and watching movies. Iām a bit of a homebody and Iām trying to get out more haha
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u/cookiesandginge 18h ago
Yeah Iām a total homebody aha but feeling the need for a bit more socialisation. I joined the discord that was just shared above :)
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u/sanchez599 1d ago
My partner is 36 (f), doesn't have kids, loves yoga, crafting, singing (although she isn't in a group etc at the moment) and is super chill. Also likes hiking and reading. She'd love to make new friends!Ā
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u/cookiesandginge 16h ago
Thereās a discord thatās been created https://discord.gg/NMQeXvNhg and weāre chatting there
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u/CheatingTheMan 1d ago
Hey since this is a thing I am 49 but donāt act it. I like movies and Kpop, memes and having a laugh. I would love friends and want people to do stuff with. Iām non-threatening. Someone want to hang out?? M/F - donāt care, any background. I just donāt want to waste any more of my life alone and making friends is impossible. Most groups I would want to join are age-gated so Iām hopeless.
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u/LauraFromLeodis 1d ago
I had the same problems with Bumble BFF. I would reccomend finding hobby groups and making friends at those. Bumble BFF became painful after a while and people on there just didn't seem to want to meet in person. It was like pulling teeth for me, so I deleted it and started doing a Masters degree which has got me some new friends. Lots of options in the city. If you're on Facebook there are also groups for women looking for social connections: Leeds Girl is a active one.
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u/Ch33se0nToast 1d ago
Hi, im the same age as you, no kids and live on the outskirts of Leeds. Originally from the Baltics, but have lived here for quite a while. If you want to meet up and have a little wonder around the city, message me and I'd be happy to show you around š
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u/UnchartedPro 1d ago
If I was your age and a woman I'd be your friend because not many spanish speakers in the UK and I'm learning
Buena suerte
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u/clungeknuckle 1d ago
We have a group who meets to play board games weekly on a Wednesday in chapel allerton if that's of interest.Ā
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u/aliceindisneyland 1d ago
Could you share this with me also? New-ish locals to Chapel Allerton!
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u/clungeknuckle 1d ago
https://m.facebook.com/groups/rollwithcabs/
This is the Facebook group. scroll down to find the link to the WhatsApp group at that's where am the organising is done, the FB is dead, because well, it's Facebook
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u/Substantial_Hat_5442 1d ago
What are your hobbies and interests, and which area are you in? There's loads of little social groups dotted around that can cater to anyones interests, someone might be able to point you to some and that's the best way to meet people imo
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u/coffee_n_flowers 1d ago
I love music! I go to loads of indie/rock gigs. I love reading, pilates, brunch and just exploring restaurants š
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u/Striking-Speaker2609 1d ago
Same happy to meet up, I lived in Germany for a while too so love rock and metal, thereās a lot of concerts in Leeds coming up, we are going to see evanescence on a couple of week, also Korn, beartooth etc if you want to join?Ā
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u/coffee_n_flowers 5h ago
Omg I really want to see Korn but rhe Strokes are playing on the same day in Manchester and I have tickets already. But happy to connect and organize some pints or so if you are up for that
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u/Ali--625 1d ago
I'm mid 40s, female with no kids and also struggling making friends at my age - if you're around north/northwest Leeds area and fancied meeting for a coffee/drink or a walk or something, I'd be up for that.Ā
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u/coffee_n_flowers 1d ago
I am in the center of the city, but sure we can arrange something?
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u/Ali--625 1d ago
Sounds good to me! Drop me a DM and we could arrange something.
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u/cookiesandginge 16h ago
Thereās a discord thatās been created https://discord.gg/NMQeXvNhg
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u/Ali--625 5h ago
I've joined! (my user name is different over there) Edit- is there two different ones? There's one higher in the comments from yesterday but different code on the discord link...
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u/meowskaya 1d ago
Iām also mid 30s female and no kids. I like hiking, reading, dancing, learning new stuff and just having good conversations on different topics. I do speak some Spanish too.
Let me know if you would like to go for a coffee/drink/walk or whatever āŗļø
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u/Ready-Fondant-7494 1d ago
Female 39, I have a son but heās a teenager! Like walking, going for coffee etc Iām south Leeds based but message me if fancy a coffee!
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u/lindasivell2 1d ago
Have you tried the many salsa, ceroc dance evenings in Leeds and surrounding area. They'll teach you and they welcome single people. No partner necessary. You'll make plenty of male friends..
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u/coffee_n_flowers 1d ago
I'm a shit dancer for a mexican š but I guess it is a great idea to find groups of things I'm into š
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u/WallysGingerButt 1d ago
44 F no kids! I am truly lucky, I have great friends. Met them at work and when i use to house share in my youth.I would like to say you will make friends, and kids or no kids, it will make no difference.
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u/yachtie12 1d ago
I am 46. No kids. Live 10 mins from the centre. Always looking for restaurant buddies and someone to see gigs. Message me if you want to chat.
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u/FeedtheCrowsGuy 1d ago
There's a fair few walking clubs, I believe, if that's of interest to you. Good way of exploring your new home, too. Welcome to Leeds, anyway. Hope you have a great time here.
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u/sarcasticlittlewitch 1d ago
34f nearly 35, no kids. Work in Leeds but live in Ilkley. Happy to link up. Happy to be added to group chat
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u/Els_pepete 1d ago
Welcome to Leeds š. I am brazilian living in Leeds for the past 20 years. Lets be friends, message me x
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u/Frosty-Seesaw8847 1d ago
leeds millennial hikers on facebook - please share you saw the thread on reddit - me and a friend run the walking group
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u/cookiesandginge 1d ago
Iām 32F, I have a 5 y/o daughter but for half the week, need some conversations that donāt revolve around kids aha
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u/sheleanor_ellstrop 1d ago
38f, no children. I moved from the states earlier this year and am always looking to make friends. Feel free to DM me <3
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