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James Quigley is a writer, editor, and educator whose work has received Pushcart Prize and Best New Poets nominations. James was born and raised in New York, where he lives and works as a freelance writer. See more of his writing here.
It’s proven that close friendships are harder to make as an adult. But don’t sweat it: here’s what you can do to simplify the process.
Many pets, like people, need healthy socialization. Join a Meetup pet group to discover a helpful community of animal adorers.
For the International Day of Happiness, learn how to spend your free time in the most uplifting and smile-inducing way possible.
Painters study Picasso. Filmmakers watch Hitchcock. If you want to be a leader, these are six influential models you should learn from.
The global pandemic ushered in an epidemic of loneliness. Here are some simple, straightforward ways to overcome it by sparking new friendships.
Flow makes time stand still, helps you produce meaningful work, and genuinely satisfies. Here’s what you can do to flow more frequently.
Explore Atlanta by playing futuristic minigolf, joining a bouquet workshop, taking tennis lessons, and more with a Meetup group.
Explore Charleston by kayaking on Wappoo Creek, attending a human-and-dog 5k race, and more with a Meetup group.
Inspiration and advice for real-life communities. Plus, updates and offers from the Meetup team.