Trying to make friends in a city can be so tough. It’s especially hard as a newcomer, but even if you’ve been a Londoner your whole life, meeting new people is never easy.
If you’ve been trying to make friends in London for some time now, you’ve probably gone to a bunch of social events and maybe even joined a coffee meetup or two. I’ve been there, and what tends to happen is that you don’t really click with anyone, or you end up having a good conversation with someone only to never see that person again. Building actual long-term friendships seems almost impossible as an adult.
Interest inc – a new community initiative launching in London this month – hopes to make this a little easier.
What can you expect when you join the Interest inc community?
Instead of organising one-off meetups with strangers who may not have anything in common, Interest inc intentionally brings small groups of around five people together based on shared interests and compatibility. Members sign up for repeat meetups, so you’ll organically build lasting friendships over time, with a guarantee that the people you encounter match what you’re currently looking for in your stage of life and circle of friends.
The idea is essentially that a consistent commitment is what fosters authentic, meaningful offline connections and builds long-term community – fighting the prevalent loneliness in big cities like London. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a newcomer, you’re likely to find someone you click with here, and with that a sense of belonging beyond just another social event.
Meetups happen over coffee in different cafes around the city, so on top of making new friends, you’ll also get to discover cosy venues with a great atmosphere you may not get the opportunity to visit otherwise.
