https://meetnewfriends.org/blog Essays, guides and field notes on belonging, community and the art of meeting new people, written city by city. en Mon, 18 May 2026 09:26:28 GMT https://meetnewfriends.org/blog/the-best-way-to-meet-new-people-in-lagos-right-now https://meetnewfriends.org/blog/the-best-way-to-meet-new-people-in-lagos-right-now Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:32:20 GMT Meeting new people in Lagos shouldn’t rely on endless chatting and plans that never happen. Pulse Events flips the process by starting with a real plan, matching you into a small group, and helping you connect before you even arrive. The result is simple: people show up, conversations flow, and meeting new people finally works. PulseNow Team https://meetnewfriends.org/blog/the-loneliness-epidemic-in-london-a-growing-urban-crisis https://meetnewfriends.org/blog/the-loneliness-epidemic-in-london-a-growing-urban-crisis Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:09:10 GMT London is one of the busiest and most vibrant cities in the world, yet loneliness in London is quietly rising. Despite packed trains, crowded streets, and endless events, many residents feel socially disconnected. The loneliness epidemic in London is affecting young professionals, expats, remote workers, and long-term residents alike. Driven by long working hours, high living costs, constant relocation, and digital substitution for real connection, social isolation has become a defining challenge of modern urban life. Understanding why it is happening is the first step toward rebuilding meaningful friendships in the city. PulseNow Team