How To Meet Likeminded People Online

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How to meet likeminded people online People often complain about how the Internet, smartphones, social media, and apps are responsible for the alienating and disconnecting people. but technology is also really good at bringing people together. 1. Social Media The most popular way of meeting people online is social media. Websites like Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn, and apps like Instagram are great to find likeminded people online. Follow people with whom you share similar interests, then you can choose the ones you would like to know and initiate a conversation by replying/retweeting/commenting on their posts which you find interesting. Facebook is especially great for reconnecting with long lost friends from school and university. …show more content…

With groups and communities specific to different interests (photography, books, Star Trek, food, travel, start ups etc), you're bound to find likeminded people. Becoming an active participant in these groups and engaging with such likeminded people vastly expands your online social circle. Watch out for the meet ups and events that are organized by online groups within your city so that you take your online friendships offline as well. 3. Dating websites and apps Dating websites and apps are a great way to meet new people and add a dash of romance to your life. Browse through profiles of men and women and make connections with those you find interesting with just a swipe on your phone. Dating has never been easier thanks to such websites and apps. 4. Meetup Meetup is a social networking website that provides a platform to meet likeminded people by letting you organize and join real life 'meetups' of your interests in your city. These meetup groups have a broad range of general groups such has Party Animals, Social Hangout, Coffee Lovers or more specific groups such as Jazz music freaks, Weekend Trekkers etc. Some groups are even age specific to cater to the interests of a particular age group and some groups are activity specific. Meetup is a great way to not only enjoy doing things you love but also meet likeminded

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