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Looking to expand my friend group

I'm at a point in my life that many of my friends are married, living with someone, have kids, etc and I'm single and lacking a consistent group to go out with. Personally, I find it hard to do the NJYP events because most of them are during the week and quite frankly after a long day at work I'd rather stay in and relax, especially in this cold weather we have been having. I'm wondering if anyone else is feeling the same way. I'd like to find some new people I can get a drink with, check out a new bar, or have a singles night out. I'm 30 and live in Middlesex county.

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Permalink Reply by Hema on March 12, 2014 at 9:47pm

Hi Melanie, I would love to make plans to go out sometime.

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Permalink Reply by Darren on March 13, 2014 at 7:54am

Hi, i definitely can relate, most of my friends are married , have kids as well. I'm sure we can get a fun group together.

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Permalink Reply by Edyta on March 13, 2014 at 8:41am

I am in Middlesex also and would love to meet up with you guys. Keep me posted.

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Permalink Reply by Katie on March 13, 2014 at 7:00pm

Hi Melanie,

I'm in the same situation you're in. I live in Bergen county which is about an hour or so from Middlesex but I'm flexible and can meet halfway or go there or something....I'd love to make plans to go out.

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Permalink Reply by Melissa on March 30, 2014 at 9:53pm

I am definitely interested! I'm in Somerset County but not far from Middlesex county at all.

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Permalink Reply by Karen on March 31, 2014 at 7:50am

Hey! What is your email address so I can add you to the group?

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Permalink Reply by Michelle on May 8, 2014 at 6:59pm

Sorry for digging up this old discussion, but I can definitely relate to feeling tired after work. Even though I only work until 2:30 or 3pm, I usually go to the gym straight from work and feel pretty tired after that!

I'm only 24 (will be 25 next month) so most of my friends aren't married, and I have no interest in dating at this point in my life, but would nevertheless like to meet some members of the group. Perhaps a weekend outing would be feasible.

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Permalink Reply by Anthony Agonias on May 9, 2014 at 8:03am

Oh my goodness, I hear ya sister! I definitely can't party on the weekdays like I used to anymore hahaa. I get off work at 3:30 and go straight to the gym afterwards and so most weeknights I just wanna relax at home.

I'm 37 so yeah, most of my friends are married and doing the family thing already, and the single friends I have who are my age don't really like to go out as much anymore either.

But yeah, I'd definitely be up for hanging out regularly on fridays/saturdays. Let me know!

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Permalink Reply by Edward on May 9, 2014 at 1:32pm

I year ya and feel your pain. My friends don't even have any single friends; neither do their friends have any single friends. And things are tough for me too because of constant meetings/trainings during weeknights. With permission from some of the organizers, I would enjoy setting up a singles event. Other than that, guaranteed places to find single men are FD/Masonic/Church fundraisers and dances and events like softball tourneys or games in the summer. And FD's have special parties called Wetdowns where there are countless single men.

Maybe you can help me and Anthony figure out where all the single women always hang out.

Anthony, I'm going to the Freedom Run on May 18 and you should come, too.

Ladies, it's a great opportunity to meet men who love to ride and are looking for that special someone to ride on the back of their scoot. If a bit fearful, you can always meet afterwards at Overpeck Park for the after party.