Whether you’ve just moved to the Big Apple or lived there your whole life, it can be tough to make friends in such a huge, bustling city. Luckily, there are tons of ways to meet new people and build connections in NYC, such as taking a class, joining a club, checking out a sports league, or even joining an app. If you’re hoping to make new friends in the city, you’ve come to the right place! We’ll take you through a list of ways to connect with cool people so you can beat NYC loneliness and build some friendships.
This article is based on an interview with our therapist, Ebony Eubanks, founder and CEO of Peaceful Living Counseling and Professional Services. Check out the full interview here.
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- ↑ https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/newyorkcitynewyork/PST045222
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/i-have-no-friends#how-to-make-friends
- ↑ https://nypost.com/2023/08/24/nycs-the-loneliest-city-newbies-are-using-apps-to-help-make-friends/
- ↑ https://bumble.com/en-us/the-buzz/bumble-for-friends
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/blog/how-to-make-friends-as-an-adult
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/i-have-no-friends#how-to-make-friends
- ↑ https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/making-new-friends-in-nyc-is-the-name-of-the-game-for-these-groups-041023
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/01/how-to-make-friends-in-a-new-city
- ↑ https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/11/how-dogs-make-friends-for-their-humans/417645/
- ↑ https://www.timeout.com/newyork/parks/best-dog-parks
- ↑ https://psychcentral.com/health/i-have-no-friends#how-to-make-friends
- ↑ https://www.nypl.org/help/about-nypl/volunteer-nypl
- ↑ https://www.nyc.gov/site/dfta/volunteering/volunteer-resources.page
- ↑ https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/loneliness.page
- ↑ https://hbr.org/2019/01/how-to-make-friends-in-a-new-city
- ↑ https://www.timeout.com/newyork/comedy/best-comedy-clubs-in-new-york