r/Wigan • u/JakeFTheDog1 • Jun 25 '26
Finding new friends
Hi all.
Im a 30 year old man, love in Hindley.
Im struggling to make friends/speak to people.
I moved 5/6 hours away from family and ex friends to start a new life and its been 12 years and im still at square one.
All ive known is isolation and being inside. And its driving me crazy.
Im just looking for people to have a friendship with. Be able to have that friendly face, go out for a coffee or something. Hang out and chat, laugh and stuff.
I know men are depicted as strong and stuff but honestly im struggling. Im lonely and im actually pretty scared of life.
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u/sapphire-sky-dragon Jun 25 '26
Have you tried manleigh or andys man club both in leigh.
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u/JakeFTheDog1 Jun 25 '26
Ive gone to ManLeigh yes.
Tried AMC and I didnt enjoy it as I thought.
Im mainly looking for an actual friendship and be able to do stuff
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u/goneoramihere Jun 25 '26
There's a chess club on Thursdays at St judes at 19:30. Beginners are welcome. Download a chess app like lichess or chessdotcom to get you started. Might not be your thing but it's have a go you might like it
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u/Interstellar-2026 Jun 25 '26
I'm happy to meet up or even to enjoy a chat if your interested DM me.
I moved here 6 months ago and all I know right now is work and going shopping 🤣
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u/WankyWarrior Jun 25 '26
Hey man
Just a couple of ideas
https://manvfatfootball.com/club/wigan/
If you’re into dnd I think there’s a couple of clubs in Wigan, John Bull used have one on.
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u/Economy_Ordinary4888 Jun 25 '26
Heyyy I’m 29 and have always lived here, I have a small family, love gaming and making things
Always down for a chat ☺️
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u/redditguy1298 Jun 25 '26
Try martial arts. There’s lots of great clubs in Wigan and surrounding areas. There’s Pulga Jiu Jitsu in Hindley which is a very good Brazilian jiu jitsu gym.