And even good (really good) for your health. "In the workplace, you're going to see them daily, or at school, but when you don't have those, you have to make plans, and it's not as organic, and it's more awkward."īut it's definitely worth it. "I think friendships form when you see the same person over and over again, but it's harder when there aren't as many organic opportunities for that," she says.
She says she has also met people through Banner spouses groups. She's met people through Meetups such as Wanderful Women, book clubs and joining local online groups connected to her interests (DIY and crafting). Skovgaard, 30, describes herself as "pretty outgoing," which helps on the friend hunt. (If you're one of them, hi! 👋 Welcome to Tucson!) That's a whole lot of people who need Tucson friends. That growth represents births, deaths and moves to and from the area. Making friends when you're a grown-up is HARD.īetween Jand July 1, 2017, Pima County's population grew by about 1 percent - or roughly 10,250 people, according to the United States Census Bureau.