# Make new friends as an adult in a new place

A realistic plan to meet people and turn acquaintances into real friendships, based on your schedule and interests.

- Topic: Personal Life & Wellbeing
- Framework: Few-Shot
- Level: Standard
- Tags: Plan, Fill-in Template
- Source: https://www.thinkwithprompt.com/prompts/make-new-friends-as-an-adult-in-a-new-place

## Prompt

```text
Help me make new friends as an adult.

**Where I live and how long I've been here:** [CITY/TOWN, TIME]
**My situation:** [e.g. "work remotely", "new parent", "recently retired", "just moved for a job"]
**Interests and things I'd enjoy doing regularly:** [HOBBIES, SPORTS, CAUSES]
**Time available:** [e.g. "two evenings a week and Saturday mornings"]
**Budget for activities:** [AMOUNT OR "free only"]
**What makes this hard for me:** [e.g. "shy", "don't drink", "busy schedule", "never know how to follow up"]

Give me:
1. **Where to meet people:** 6-8 specific types of places or groups that fit me. Favor recurring activities (same people each week) over one-off events, because repeated contact is what builds friendship.
2. **A 6-week plan:** what to try each week, with a small, realistic goal (e.g. "learn two names").
3. **The acquaintance-to-friend step:** exact wording to suggest a coffee, walk, or follow-up after meeting someone, plus how to follow up without seeming pushy.
4. **Keeping it going:** simple habits for staying in touch with new friends.
5. **Encouragement for setbacks:** what to do if a group doesn't click or someone doesn't respond.

Keep suggestions specific to my situation, not generic advice.
```

## What to fill in

- CITY/TOWN, TIME
- HOBBIES, SPORTS, CAUSES
- e.g. "two evenings a week and Saturday mornings"
- AMOUNT OR "free only"

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