Meeting Couples in Charleston...

Hello again everyone...

As my recent posts have indicated, I just made the big move to the Charleston area from Pittsburgh with my fiance.

Does anyone have any sugestions as to how/where to meet other couples around here? (LOL, need help makng new friends).

I found a cool website called kupple.com which is designed soley for couples to make couple friends, but so far im the only one registered for it in the whole state of SC.

We miss our closest couple from Pittsburgh so much... every day we try to talk them into moving down here...

But we%26#39;re not quite sure how to go about meeting new couples- We%26#39;re not into bars or clubs, so thats a social environment we cant take advantage of--- we cant just walk up to someone in the grocery store and try to become friends out of thin air... HELP

Meeting Couples in Charleston...

I think one of the best places to meet other couples is in church. There are a lot of churches in Charleston, for all religions. A great one that comes to mind is Seacoast Church; they have a huge church in Mt. Pleasant and 4 or 5 satellite %26#39;branches%26#39; and have uptempo contemporary services geared for folks like y%26#39;all. There are a lot of young families and couples that attend these so you should have no problem meeting others like yourselves.

Other than that, maybe y%26#39;all will meet some cool people at work.

I don%26#39;t think I%26#39;d rely on the club scene for couples friends, but hey, it may work!

Meeting Couples in Charleston...

Have a cook-out and invite your neighbors. Take walks in the early evening and speak to the neighbors on other streets as well as where you live. It is always a good idea to meet the people around you.

Like Floski said, church and work are good places to meet other people.

I think this is pretty much a nationwide problem. I agree with just inviting the neighbors over, like bunches of the for a cookout...wouldn%26#39;t know if I would trust people actually inside my house the first time... I was lucky enough to have moved into an apartment community first, where I met friends, and then also at work, but my work had me interacting with a lot of people, so those people became my friends. We have since moved, and now living inthe new area, my husband and I are friends and do very few things with others...we always tell people we don%26#39;t have friends...because basically we don%26#39;t. We don%26#39;t have kids...so we don%26#39;t have that kid-kid connection. But, in response to your question...it is a problem, but not only in Charleston. Try the gym, or sign up for a recreation league of sand-pit volleyball or softball, heck, there is even a kick-ball league in Charleston (now how hard is that?!?!). Church is OK, too. I am very exicted to see what advice you get.

We have a very active YMCA nearby. They have evening activities that involve exercise, swimming, volleyball, etc. membership is inexpensive. They also have a lot of youth programs, year around sports, etc that can alway use extra voluteers. There are also adult basketball and softball teams.

Anyway, the members are mostly young and many without children. I am sure that Charleston has a Y. It would be worth your time to check it out and see what%26#39;s offered.

well in England we would introduce ourselfs to neighbours , it only takes a nock at the door or ring the door bell .

Not sure if you live in a block or house house would be easier just get out in the garden and keep eyes open . then say hello .

Dont worry this is a world wide issue

Wow, this is a really good question and I love all the suggestions given by Floski, Blossom, Palooza, Aileen, and Harley! The only thing I would add is to check the ';City Paper'; found at local shops/restaurants. The Calendar section includes events in performing arts, literary arts, visual arts, benefits, fundraisers, lectures, seminars, family events, nature, pets, sports, recreation and wellness. Events like these could provied opportunities to meet and greet.

Church is a good suggestion. Don%26#39;t just go to services. Join a couples group or the choir or something. And follow up. After you meet people, invite them to meet you for dinner, golf, cards, or to help you fix your car or plant roses or something. You have to follow through to establish a relationship with them and get them involved in your life, et con. You have to be assertive about this!

Ditto for clubs. And Charleston may have a New Comers Club.

Get a dog. Take it for long walks where and when other people are walking their dogs. Dog lovers love to talk to each other.

Oh, I forgot, you can of course join a country/golf club. They always have socials. And volunteer at froups, etc. The volunteer opps are listed in the City Paper.