Making friends

[Immi666]

If a person was ridiculously shy - in a sense that she turned into a right snob in a group of strangers - and also had some anxiety attack problems, how could she go about making some friends IRL?

[Ethel]

By joining a group, class or activity in which that person has a real interest.

Hard to take the first step, but it's worth it.

[Immi666]

hard to find groups and stuff without a subscription these days. and this particular person is as broke as a ... umm, well something thats broke.

[Ethel]

My local library has free computer courses and book clubs.

The nature park is always looking for volunteers to help look after the animals.

The charity shop also needs volunteers.

There is also a free 'power walking' group - all that's required is a pair of trainers and a bottle of water.

Not very exciting examples, but certainly means of meeting people in useful ways that don't cost anything.

[miffy63]

Alcohol and plenty of it! Seriously, I'm shy too but I find that if I start by asking people about themselves they take it from there and before you know it the conversation is flowing. As already's been said joining similar interest clubs or maybe an evening class might help.

[Immi666]

thanks ethel. i've never thought of looking into book clubs.