[thrav]

The truth is that many people don’t have either, and the more we reposition ourselves around the country, the bigger the problem gets. If you don’t get along with someone in the office who is willing to bring you into their circle, you’re kinda S.O.L.

I’ve been trying to crack the nut of a mechanism for friend finding that would actually be socially acceptable and cool, but any real solution would never be considered a great business idea, because the goal is for people to not need it anymore.

Having real friends who are with you through thick and thin is so critical. Most people just have a bunch of acquaintances that they drink with.

[yonaguska]

For me- it's finding a real physical hobby that I'm passionate about and finding like-minded people. I'm not sure what it is about the physicality of it that makes a difference- but I have found that I've formed the most lasting friendships over things that you are actually doing. Shooting, martial arts, motorcycles

[thrav]

100% agree. Taking an interest in something someone else is already super passionate about and sharing it with them has been my surest path to friendship, which is why the idea I like the most is based around the concept of climbing partners, and finding people with shared interests that are better done together. I like the name onbelay.

Oh you like mountain biking? Here are 15 other 28-34 year old mountain bikers in your area.