Meet new friends

[PSSDorAmINormal]

Any advice for meeting new friends?
I would like to meet other guys with similar interests as mine and to just be able to take walks somewhere interesting or beautiful. Also interested in getting physically active with a buddy and be able to go for a swim or hit the gym together.

I know some people will default to saying things like go to a bar, or use this app or that app, but aren't there any good and basic ways to interact with another human being without needing a smart phone or web cam? Not only that, but I'm not into heavy drinking or worshiping sports teams.

[Lost Sheep]

Any advice for meeting new friends?
I would like to meet other guys with similar interests as mine and to just be able to take walks somewhere interesting or beautiful. Also interested in getting physically active with a buddy and be able to go for a swim or hit the gym together.

I know some people will default to saying things like go to a bar, or use this app or that app, but aren't there any good and basic ways to interact with another human being without needing a smart phone or web cam? Not only that, but I'm not into heavy drinking or worshiping sports teams.

Don't worship a sports team. BE ON a sports team. Ultimate Frisbee. Join a gym and just be open to anyone friendly or who seems compatible. Do you have a hobby, like quilting, shooting sports, playing music (go play at local open mics), etc? Anything that puts you out of the house. Most suggestions that come to mind are advice I got as a heterosexual, but it seems to me that it applies all across the spectrum of sexuality. Of course, you may (I assume) have the complication of determining receptivity of a friend to a sexual component if that is part of what you seek. But similar interests are similar interests and friendships are friendships nonetheless.

So, what hobbies, interests, pastimes to you enjoy?

[Floridaspeedo]

Gym works for me. Even if you are not into lifting, treadmill, stairmasters all work.

I met a couple of guys, was invited to a party. Ended up of the 12 of us, half of us had an implant. Some interesting conversations...

[68CatFan]

I stumbled onto a website called Meetup.com a while back. You can look for groups or activities you're interested in.

[Lost Sheep]

Gym works for me. Even if you are not into lifting, treadmill, stairmasters all work.

I met a couple of guys, was invited to a party. Ended up of the 12 of us, half of us had an implant. Some interesting conversations...

Wow! What are the odds that in a theoretically random group of men, 50% would be implanted? Or was the gym next door to Dr Perito's offices?

[PSSDorAmINormal]

I stumbled onto a website called Meetup.com a while back. You can look for groups or activities you're interested in.

I think I'm familiar with that site. If I recall, it seemed as though everything coming up was too far away.

[PSSDorAmINormal]

Gym works for me. Even if you are not into lifting, treadmill, stairmasters all work.

I met a couple of guys, was invited to a party. Ended up of the 12 of us, half of us had an implant. Some interesting conversations...

When I go to the gym and pool everybody seems to be in their own little world. Smart phone in one hand and ear buds in the ears. How can I compete with that?

[PSSDorAmINormal]

So, what hobbies, interests, pastimes to you enjoy?

I've never played sports my whole life. At age 39 I don't know what kind of sports teams I would even be eligible to be on. I would maybe be open to it.
I like going to gyms and pools, I like parks, I like gardening, I like a little wood working. I used to do a little ice skating but that was probably 10 or more years ago. I used to play a little rhythm guitar, but I was never in a band or group. Really only played with family.

[PSSDorAmINormal]

Is that all you guys have to say? lol

[Floridaspeedo]

Find a gym catering to a gayer clientele. Go to a couple gay bars. Even if you just drink 7 up. Some bars have a very low key chill environment. I go to Martini bar not a club, talk the person next to me get introduced to somebody else and then I kind of keeps going. You connect with one person on Facebook and you connect one of their friends then you get invited to house parties, pool parties, etc.

I was in a long-term relationship for many years. Once I moved out of that I started pushing to meet others. Now I have pool invites, nude parties, invites on boats, etc.

It isn't easy but there are a lot of options.