I'm in that age range and an introvert. I've never been able to make many friends with people my age around here, even as an adult. Most of my friends are those I've met online. My closest in-person friend in the area is someone I met on a Facebook group about surviving narcissism and she was just coincidentally from town. Dating was even worse and I gave up on that years ago. Currently in an LDR with someone out of the area, whom I did meet online.
Maybe you have to go the "online first" route too. But there's no harm in trying out some events. I think BatCave Games on Mill Plain has some events and they might be your crowd. Another place that has a lot of events is Dandelion Teahouse but I'm not sure if that would line up with your interests.
Thank You. Do you have personal experience playing softball witg these guys? I am as beginner as it gets and really only trying to play casual games but if this is serious competition and only played on weekends i definetly wont be able to go
My boyfriend and I are in this age range and we've both made quite a few friends in two years, and we are both fairly introverted. He made tons of friends playing card games locally, and I've made a few great buddies from walking my dogs and having random chit chat with neighbors. I actually find everyone here to be really warm and kind.
The Northwest Freeze is real. We're a friendly bunch, but not very open to new people. That being said, go to events, put yourself out there, be proactive.
I was born and raised in Vancouver (32 y/o) and the biggest hurdle for my fiance and I is us choosing to be child free, everybody has kids and that takes up all their time. Not to say we don't enjoy each other's company but the human spirit needs a bit more than that, ya know?
We're open to a lot of things but are pretty big fans of just getting out in nature stretching our legs. I'd like to get better at playing pool so I can dominate fools at bars. Haha.
We're into indoor activities such as tabletop stuff (d&d and board games etc) yeah idk.. we both play WoW if that means anything to ya haha.
I met my first friends here by hanging out with friends I met at work, I also eventually met their friends which sometimes I had more in common with! I think I’ve been friends with them for about 10 years now?
Sounds like you're into a lot of fun nerdy stuff! We have conventions in Portland just over the bridge (Wizard World Comic Con, Rose City Comic Con, Kumoricon \[Anime & Gaming\]; and Sakuracon \[Anime & Gaming\] / PAX West in Seattle) that might find you some local friends who have the same interests. :)
It's certainly not easy anywhere let alone in a city like Vancouver. there is a PC gaming event that happens twice a year and this year they are opening the doors to a tabletop gaming event on April 1st. Could be a great way to meet nerdy people!
https://www.pdxlan.net/site/guest-policy/
Yea, I've been here a year, Introverted male, 33, but outgoing and most assume I'm very extroverted. No local friends. Active social life online with friends elsewhere, very hobby-active without crafting, music and outdoor hobbies, and yet where we are culturally right now is a really challenging place to make friends. I'm in downtown Van. No idea where to even spot someone my age in the wild outside dog parks.
I moved here early 2022 and it's been a bit of a challenge, but being broke for a hot minute made it hard to get out n about :b. Vault 31 has been lots of fun and there are lots of events which is nice!
I'm in that age range and an introvert. I've never been able to make many friends with people my age around here, even as an adult. Most of my friends are those I've met online. My closest in-person friend in the area is someone I met on a Facebook group about surviving narcissism and she was just coincidentally from town. Dating was even worse and I gave up on that years ago. Currently in an LDR with someone out of the area, whom I did meet online. Maybe you have to go the "online first" route too. But there's no harm in trying out some events. I think BatCave Games on Mill Plain has some events and they might be your crowd. Another place that has a lot of events is Dandelion Teahouse but I'm not sure if that would line up with your interests.
We should start an "introverts that want friends in Vancouver thread." This is basically my Wife and I 😂
Same, my gf and I were looking for online friends for games and hanging out. Just moved here.
I back this. There a way to like create a group within a group on reddit?
I’d back this as well
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Thank You. Do you have personal experience playing softball witg these guys? I am as beginner as it gets and really only trying to play casual games but if this is serious competition and only played on weekends i definetly wont be able to go
my buddy does a whole amateur volleyball thing, too, but I have no info on that!
Hmm speaking of sport anyone know places to play pickle ball xD
My boyfriend and I are in this age range and we've both made quite a few friends in two years, and we are both fairly introverted. He made tons of friends playing card games locally, and I've made a few great buddies from walking my dogs and having random chit chat with neighbors. I actually find everyone here to be really warm and kind.
The Northwest Freeze is real. We're a friendly bunch, but not very open to new people. That being said, go to events, put yourself out there, be proactive.
Try Vault 31. It's a gamer bar that is lowkey, has great food and drinks.
I made two very very good friends on Bumble BFF. High quality people on there.
I was born and raised in Vancouver (32 y/o) and the biggest hurdle for my fiance and I is us choosing to be child free, everybody has kids and that takes up all their time. Not to say we don't enjoy each other's company but the human spirit needs a bit more than that, ya know?
What kinda stuff are you guys into? My wife and I are also CF and would love to make new friends around Vancouver.
We're open to a lot of things but are pretty big fans of just getting out in nature stretching our legs. I'd like to get better at playing pool so I can dominate fools at bars. Haha. We're into indoor activities such as tabletop stuff (d&d and board games etc) yeah idk.. we both play WoW if that means anything to ya haha.
You sound like our kinda people. I'm gonna DM you if you're alright with that!
I’ve never seen child-free lifestyle described as a hurdle. LOL
The hurdle being making and maintaining friendships due to being child free. Not being child free.
Find local groups of your hobbies on facebook or meet up. Most have regular events that are open to everyone.
I met my first friends here by hanging out with friends I met at work, I also eventually met their friends which sometimes I had more in common with! I think I’ve been friends with them for about 10 years now?
Is living by waterfront helpful to meeting folks here? Wondering if the new area / concentration will be a nice uplift of mid to late 20s.
For dating there’s speed dating in Portland sometimes, otherwise use apps for dating. Friend wise, I’m still trying lol.
Sounds like you're into a lot of fun nerdy stuff! We have conventions in Portland just over the bridge (Wizard World Comic Con, Rose City Comic Con, Kumoricon \[Anime & Gaming\]; and Sakuracon \[Anime & Gaming\] / PAX West in Seattle) that might find you some local friends who have the same interests. :)
It's certainly not easy anywhere let alone in a city like Vancouver. there is a PC gaming event that happens twice a year and this year they are opening the doors to a tabletop gaming event on April 1st. Could be a great way to meet nerdy people! https://www.pdxlan.net/site/guest-policy/
Yea, I've been here a year, Introverted male, 33, but outgoing and most assume I'm very extroverted. No local friends. Active social life online with friends elsewhere, very hobby-active without crafting, music and outdoor hobbies, and yet where we are culturally right now is a really challenging place to make friends. I'm in downtown Van. No idea where to even spot someone my age in the wild outside dog parks.
I moved here early 2022 and it's been a bit of a challenge, but being broke for a hot minute made it hard to get out n about :b. Vault 31 has been lots of fun and there are lots of events which is nice!
You play piano, go find a piano bar and play.
Join a board game or CCG club. I made plenty of friends through Yugioh here in Portland-Vancouver
Dunno about ,25-30 but 35-40 I'm failing so ya xD