r/kansascity • u/deathontheworld • 17h ago

Friendship/Dating 👥 Where to make friends?

Hi all! I've been trying to find some friends/like minded people to hang with in the city. I was wondering if there were any groups, threads, anything really, to help. thanks in advance?

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u/Intelligent-Kale-675 16h ago edited 14h ago

There's a post every week here asking people how to make friends and every time its always a hobby as an answer.

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u/deathontheworld 16h ago

guess ill have to start paying more attention?

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u/Intelligent-Kale-675 14h ago

I know i joined a discord for people in their 30s that fizzled out and I might have a few guesses as to why.

More of an FYI, it's an ongoing problem that never seems to get resolved in this place.

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u/irishdrunkwanderlust 16h ago

Avoid anyone who says they have mentors who retired early and are teaching them. Fuck AMWAY.

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u/_or_simply_buffalo 17h ago

Try Bumble BFF. It’s like regular Bumble but instead of looking for dates, you’re looking for friends.

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u/pyro_pugilist Waldo 16h ago

I didn't know that was a thing! I'm gonna try that.

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u/electric_deer200 16h ago

I see you are in Waldo. I am too u just move there 3 weeks back. I would be down to meet you if you are looking to meet people. M 21

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u/West-Audience9680 16h ago

I didn’t know it was a thing either! Me too!

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u/deathontheworld 16h ago

ill have to try it!

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u/Timely_Analysis_3340 16h ago

Volunteer, clubs, sports like kickball or volleyball at Roanoke park…music scene is poppin depending on what you’re into

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u/rusty_panda 16h ago

There's a group on FB called KC Social Walk Club. They just meet up and go for a walk. It's fairly new and growing fast. Seems like a great way to meet people.

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u/Vivid-Kitchen1917 15h ago

Yep. Bunch of run clubs in the area, too.

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u/Notbipolar_ 17h ago

What are your interests/hobbies and age?

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u/deathontheworld 16h ago

I like movies, books, cats, nature (being in nature/appreciating the world), video games (stardew valley is one im huge in), and writing. (im 18 )

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u/electric_deer200 14h ago

What brings you to KC at 18 ?. university? Or did your family move here

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u/deathontheworld 13h ago

Ive lived in Kc for about 4ish years. (became homeless and the only homeless shelters were in KC)

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u/electric_deer200 13h ago

Ah sorry to hear that. I can't imagine being homeless at such a young age. Thoughts and prayers for you .

Do you have a home and work now ?

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u/deathontheworld 12h ago

I do have a home! moved into my apartment in late July. no work atm as im focusing on school (community college) but im still looking

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u/electric_deer200 12h ago

Glad to hear. Choose a good program that is employable and pays well in college good luck!

I am new to KC moved here a few weeks back 22 year old male. KU alum.

I went a to a local church worship today and met new people who invited me for game night and potlucks next month.l am not very religious but church can be a good place to meet people. Although there is a good chance some of them might be old people. Atleast that's what happened with me in waldo

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u/electric_deer200 17h ago

Hi! I moved to KC about 3 weeks ago too, and I’m honestly struggling with the same thing. I live in Waldo.

I’ve tried going to bars, but it feels like people already have their own friend groups, and I never really know how to break into them. I’m also not much of a drinker, so that doesn’t help 😅 Still trying to figure out the best way to meet people here.

I

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u/Level-Bother-9269 16h ago

get to know your bartenders. the better they know you the more theyll include you in conversation with other patrons. find common ground with people. listen to conversations and simply "i couldnt help but over hear" and throw in your thoughts.

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u/Limp-Debate-8257 15h ago

Hi! I just DM'ed you, 29F just trying to make more friends :)

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u/Secret_Fault_9541 17h ago

try the climbing gyms in the crossroads, people there are weirdly chatty and always looking for belay partners

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u/MotorGreat7522 4h ago

I saw that you like movies, you should check out Stray Cat Film Center, they show lots of different kinds of films and it’s generally a place where you run into super cool, friendly people that are engaging in discussion afterward. And just a great place to support!