> did you actually make lasting connections with those people you met at happy hours or do you just mean they were interesting strangers to chat with one day?

> did you actually make lasting connections with those people you met at happy hours or do you just mean they were interesting strangers to chat with one day? I met someone who eventually became my best friend at a coworkers birthday party! > For platonic friends it seems far murkier In my experience moving to a new city the easiest way to make platonic friends is to wiggle your way into an already-existing group of friends. Re: all your other questions, put yourself out there and don’t be afraid of being turned down. Also highly recommend just being super upfront if you’re trying to be friends with someone, literally just ask “Hey, want to be friends?” and go from there. When I’ve wanted to make more friends, making the intention known to people around me seems to work