How to meet like-minded individuals?

Man is a sociable creature and we therefore instinctively seek companionship. Despite the social media phenomenon that has reshaped the way we socialize and build relationships, people feel lonelier than ever. So, what can we in order to find those people that share our own set of beliefs and passions?
Here are some tips that might fail, but most probably won’t.

1. Rely on your existing friends
   Old friends create opportunities to meet new friends. The more you go out with your existing friends, the more chances you’ve got to meet new people. Given that there is already something that connects you to your group of pals, the chances to find like-minded individuals among your friends’ friends is quite high. No matter what brings you all together, sport, music, or professional interests, you’ll find similar interests, if you hang around with your friends enough so you get to meet other people close to them.

2. Go out and have fun
   Bars and clubs and pubs are ready to welcome you in joy and sorrow alike. If you’re lonely and out of friends, there’s no better place to socialize than one that has a bar and a bartender always ready to pour you another drink. No matter what type of music you like or how good a dancer you are, you can’t end up spending a night completely alone if you make the tiniest effort to befriend someone in a bar or a club. Chances are you meet people whom instantly feel you as if they’d known you for a long time or not. You never know unless you try …
   

3. Join a club or take up a new activity
   People join all sorts of clubs not only to learn a new skill, but also to get the chance to socialize and meet like-minded individuals. Have you tried it? There’s definitely something you always liked doing as part of a group, be it a sport, learning a new language or how to create something artsy. If your time and resources allow you to, take up a new course and discover the beauty of learning something new surrounded by people who think and feel the same.

4. Leverage the power of the internet
   It is believed that the internet is the very reason why people have started to grow apart from each other in recent years. Social media platforms like Facebook have started a true revolution that has forever changed the meaning of ‘friend’. We now have hundreds of friends on the internet, but we rarely get the chance to meet them in real life. The debate about social media can go on forever and I there are indisputable pros and cons to it.
   However, we are only going to focus on the bright side of things. Social media is here and it’s here to stay, so why not make the best of it by seeking out to people who feel the same as you. I personally know people who have met via Facebook and ended up getting married and having children. I’m not inclined to say that this can happen to anyone out there, but, given that almost everyone is active on a social media channel, the chances to meet like-minded individuals are fairly high. So, think about the things you value most in life or the type of people you usually connect with and dare to approach this kind of people on social media. A friend request never killed anyone, even if it was not accepted. Be bold, make your social media profiles as relevant as you can based on your true personality and start meeting new people, there are only millions out there to choose from.

If you really want to make more friends or simply enjoy meeting new people, there are plenty ways to do it. You only need a little bit of time and an open attitude. So, what’s your opinion on this topic?
Do you prefer meeting people online or offline?