Every once in a while, I find myself alone and bored with nothing to do. Normally I have plenty of friends and an active social life, but in times like right now, for instance, when I'm away from home visiting family, and everyone I know in this city is out of town for the holidays, and lots of things like dance classes are closed for the holidays, I don't know what to do with myself. [more inside]
posted by Dilemma on Dec 28, 2012 - 11 answers

Socialise me! [more inside]
posted by b33j on Aug 13, 2010 - 22 answers

Help me get physical! Going to the gym alone isn't cutting it. How can I get involved in a fun, cheap, social activity that keeps me strong? [more inside]
posted by jander03 on Mar 9, 2010 - 29 answers

Since the beginning of the year, I've begun binge drinking in social situations to loosen up. What can I do that will help me get over my anxieties and not have to depend on a bottle to make me talkative and fun? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 12, 2009 - 21 answers

Little Sister advice for balancing new social life and college [more inside]
posted by Snoogylips on Sep 26, 2007 - 11 answers

So-- I go to boarding school. At my school, there's a senior position entitled Vice President of Social Life. I've already made it to the finals- just two candidates left. I have to give a speech on Tuesday. I was wondering if the MeFi community had any good ideas for social events to be held for a 9th through 12th grade high school. [more inside]
posted by daviss on May 13, 2006 - 14 answers

Looking for Chicago geek group activities/social events that’ll get me out of the house. [more inside]
posted by WCityMike on Nov 29, 2005 - 10 answers