Helping my partner to find new friends in a new town.?

My partner recently relocated from Chicago to my hometown in East Texas to be with me and my son. He has a great job, we have a beautiful house, and everything has been pretty great! However, I have noticed that he doesn't have a social life outside of me and my family. As we live in a fairly small town (Pop. 18000) I'd like some suggestions on how to help him make new friends and find his niche here. I think that he may be lonely, aside from missing his friends and family back home. He's a great guy, a hard worker, and an absolutely awesome dad figure for my son. He's just not very outgoing, so I'd like to find some activities that he might enjoy to help him meet people.

Helping my partner to find new friends in a new town.?
I've recently moved to be with someone too. Although we spend lots of time with his friends, I still have yet to connect with them. In fact, I connect more to my coworkers. You can't force him to make friends, but just keep allowing the opportunity to be there. Also, understand that this is a hard time for him and be supportive. I would suggest going out with couples, that seems to be the most comfortable for me and allows me to socialize more one on one with the other people if I choose. Good luck!
Reply:Have him go to the local bar. A few drinks will lossen him up. He should be able to meet people from work or even bringing your child to school. Maybe join some type of sports team for men.
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Reply:Adults don't need to socialize with friends as much as young people need friends, what adults really need in life are hobbies. It would probably make him really happy if he had an old car to work on and fix up, or a boat that he could take out and go fishing in.
Reply:I know you love him but be mindful about making this an "issue".





If you're husband is a great guy, as you mentioned, he'll find his way around over time and he'll make his own friends.





Your concern, however loving it may be, will only create an issue, not dissipate it.





TRUST that he'll be OK and go about your day.
Reply:well if he see some1 like ppl r talking he can join them and be really funny and they going to like him that simple he don't have to be shy if he does!!!
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Reply:take him to meet and greet the neighbors. you can also throw small house warming parties and invite neighbors and friends of friends of yours too. third way is to go to community outings/gatherings. since it's a small town, people will notice him and they can all introduce each other and befriend each other and so on.
Reply:As someone who has moved around a lot, I know tough that situation can be. Tell him to get involved in a group or take a class that focuses on things he likes to do. For example, I like to work out so when I move somewhere new I always end up making friends at whatever gym I sign up for. Also, I made friends in classes I enjoyed, like acting. For older adults (i'm only 21) it can be harder because they don't want to go to the community college and take a class or something. But they have great options. I know the local college where I'm at has a variety of dance classes (you guys could do something like that together). Or if he likes golf he can join an online forum for local golfers and meet people like that. Lots of options. Just think outside the box! :) Best of luck!
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