Reese Reed

Make it routine. Pick two recurring things with the same faces, block them on a calendar, and show up weekly for eight weeks. Use simple lines like 'I'm new here, is there space for one more?' and 'I'll be back next week, want to swap numbers?' Leave after an hour and keep first meetups in public.

Pick things with fixed shifts — community garden workdays Saturday morning, animal shelter dog-walking at 8–10, or a 7 pm beginners yoga series. Use the same opener every time: I'm new, can I tag along? Swap numbers at the end and set the next meet before leaving. Keep snacks in your bag and go even if you're tired; consistency beats charm.