Many people are lucky enough to have a partner who is like a best friend, but it's still good to have a robust social circle. People often enjoy going out for dinners, movies and other activities together or having game nights and other home-based get-togethers with other couples. You can never have too many friends, and there are several ways to meet compatible couples. These methods require activity and openness to meeting and befriending new people.
Step 1
Go out to places where you'll have a chance to talk to other couples. Many partners like going to restaurants or the movies. These are solitary activities that do not provide opportunities for social interaction with others. Choose interactive experiences like a murder mystery dinner, where you play detective with other people at your table, or charity events.
Step 2
Sign up for group lessons to learn a new sport or skill. For example, you can take golf or tennis lessons or dance classes. You may meet other couples with whom you can practice and build a friendship.
Step 3
Join social groups in your area. Many houses of worship have small groups geared toward socializing. Park districts and community centers also sponsor clubs and group activities. Jeannie Ralston, a writer for "Ladies Home Journal," explains that many couple friendships are centered around mutual interests like hiking, card games or sports.
Step 4
Meet new people through your current friends. Ask them whether they participate in bridge or bunco meetings, mahjong groups, book clubs and other activities that attract couples. Let them know you're interested if there is ever an opening for new members.
Step 5
Invite potentially compatible couples to do something together. You will eventually meet interesting people if you make an effort. Ask them if they would like to attend a group event, Dr. Jan Yager, Ph. D,. author of the books "Friendshifts" and "When Friendship Hurts," recommends. Activities that incorporate several people let you all get to know each other better without the pressure of a more intimate setting.
Step 6
Invite couples with whom you get along in a group setting to a get-together as a foursome. Ask them if they'd like to have lunch or dinner in a restaurant or come to your home for snacks and a movie. Don't push if they say no. Refocus your energy on other potential friendships.
Step 7
Visit online friendship sites. Keren Blankfeld Schultz, a writer for Columbia University's news service, explains that many busy couples turn to the Internet for new friends. There are many websites catering specifically to adults who want to befriend other couples in their local area.
Tips and Warnings
- If you have children, you can often find couple friends through them. Go to your youngsters' sports games and activities and volunteer to help in the classroom or chaperon school trips. You'll meet other adults with whom you already have a commonality. Use your kids as a conversation starter to get to know the parents better for possible friendship.
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