If James Taylor ruled the world, all you’d have to do is pick up the phone, and a new friend would appear on your doorstep. In reality, it can be difficult to find new pals who you connect with and to keep in touch with buddies from the past. Like any relationship, fostering good friendships takes effort.
Sure, you may be a social media star with lots of connections and followers, but life can be pretty lonely if friendships are kept solely online. While friendship isn’t about the amount of time you spend with someone, the level of your relationship is determined by the number of experiences you share together. Not surprising, the more intense or fun the shared experience, the greater the friendship.
When you pursue hobbies and activities you enjoy, you have a good chance of meeting people with similar interests. If you are looking for new friends, this weekend go out to that local lecture on modern literature, sign up for sushi-making lessons, or do something new, like experiencing an escape room. Each event offers a chance to meet a group of like-minded buddies. Hell, bring your current friends with you too and expand your inner circle together.
Escape Games PDX is just such a fun experience that will help you bond with everyone in the room. Who knows, your next inside joke or “remember when?” story might be from your experience working together to escape in time. Here’s how it works: You have 60 minutes to find the clues, crack the code and solve the puzzle that will open the locked door. And it’s not as easy as it sounds; only 30% of players actually make it out before the hour is up.
There are 3 different room themes that challenge even the most savvy of players, so you can challenge your ultra competitive friends to a different room each time. Or you can make arrangements with your new friends to come back and see if you can beat your original time. It’s great for small or large groups, and you will never forget the time spent together solving creative puzzles, unique challenges, and cool ciphers.
Seek out something new to do this weekend, grow closer with old friends and make some new ones along the way!