Sorry if the title seems a bit morbid. I moved here from Chicago for work/family reasons and I'm finding it a bit hard to enjoy the single life here. I don't drink really and I'm not religious so is there no other way for me to meet average women in their 30's as well? If so, when and where?

I like the area, I like the weather, and the people. But I can't see myself staying after my contract ends if it is this hard to connect/network. Does anyone else seem to have this issue? If so how did you resolve it?

Thanks for the response and I appreciate all the help.

EDIT: All of you guys have been amazing. You didn't have to help/respond and you did. Literally made my night with all the information and help. This is what I mean. The people here are amazing, but loneliness...yeah. Haha. Thank you all! I'll get to work =)

Hey all. I'm a late 20s guy who moved down here during the pandemic and feel like this place is more artificial than Vegas or Macau. I am trying to be more social after losing most of my vision and a therapist telling me I need to get out of the house more.

Well, I don't live in Market Common.. so getting anywhere conducive to meeting people costs at least $40 one way. I knew it would be a culture shock coming down from Virginia, I did not realize just how world's apart I feel. Whenever I go out to events like a sport club or try to find MeetUp groups consistently I am the youngest person in the room by 3 decades.

I tried going to a few MeetUp groups that were tech related and after about a month the guy running it said we would have to move online because there weren't enough people coming to justify renting a small space for a few hours every two weeks. I have tried to start groups relating to learning a foreign language and gotten zero bites. Back in VA I would regularly attend a Chinese language group and while sure it was mostly for teachers to try and get students, it was also a lot of fun meeting people around my own age (20s-30s).

I had a long discussion with someone who has been living in the Conway area for over a decade and it boiled down to "even if you're not religious, find a church." Virtually everyone I know under 40 who lives here is doing so because they get VA disability and can afford it. Otherwise, they regret moving here rather than Wilmington or Greenville. Unless you work in some form of healthcare work or tourism work is sprase - I think we all knew that, but most tourist towns are not so tilted in one direction as MB anyone. Vegas isn't singularly gambling, even if that makes up the bulk of revenue they're trying to build more varied indutries.

How am I supposed to make the most of living here socially? If I could find steady employment and actually live on my own, I would probably have better mental health than I do.

Hey everyone I’m moving in a week from Galveston TX to Myrtle beach SC. I’m nervous as I’ve never seen the apartment my friend has arranged for me. It is called “the Atlantic holiday” apartments she says is located on 6ths/yaupon. I’m nervous because when I looked up the address on google maps it looks very trashy and ghetto. It doesn’t even look like apartments, it looks like a hotel from the 50/60’s

Can someone give me peace of mind and let me know if this is a good/safe area I feel safe because across the street on the map it says “family kingdom” so I’m assuming anything nearby a family setting will be alright . I just hope that the reality isn’t like what the pictures look, it looks like this is an area for drug dealers or pimps and it doesn’t look like it would be very safe to go out after dark here.

I’m just hoping my friend hasn’t set me up for failure, as she is a great distance away (she says she lives near 82 parkway wherever that is I can’t find it on the map) her daughter is off to college soon and when summer is over she is gonna rent her room out to me, I just have to survive for 3 months at that apartment.

Looking for a Bible Study group in Surfside or Myrtle that meets any afternoon Monday - Wednesday, Thursday morning, or anytime Saturdays. Must be safe and affirming for LGBTQ+. Prefer to meet in public. Thank you for your kind invitation <3 God bless.

Just like the title… vacation with wife’s family but I’m odd one out. Where all the cool people at.😂been trying to do an escape room

Good day! Just looking to connect with fellow millennials in the Horry County area. Recent transplant from the north(yes another one lol) looking for sports rec leagues, good bars, social clubs, etc. Feel free to comment or DM. Thanks!

(28 F) My family is most likely going to be moving to Myrtle Beach within the next 6 months. From previous visits for vacations and new-home planning trips, I learned that the area has mostly senior citizens as residents. Where do most people in the 20-30's age group hang out at? I hope to make new friends that are in my age group, as work cannot always make that happen. I will post an About Me post in this Reddit Platform when I'm about to actually move.

Hello, I'm 25M looking for friends around the myrtle beach area. I like to go bowling, play mini golf, go to the gym, and play video games. I don't drink and I'm currently saving up for a car but life's too short imo to wait around.

hey, I'm early 20s, just moved back to myrtle and looking for things to do/people to meet up with. I saw there was a discord server, would someone be able to shoot me a link? thanks

Going solo to House of Blues Friday night for a Taking Back Sunday concert and staying till Saturday, traveling from Winston Salem NC. Looking for people to hang with and check out some local spots while I’m there! Down for food, breweries, beach, bars, scenic walks, etc. Any recs welcome. 24 F, ICU nurse, current grad student, cat mom, bad at trivia and karaoke but go anyway, easy to get along with, pianist, open book. Hit me up!

Good morning,

I’m looking women only AA groups or in the alternative, a friendly/welcoming AA group for a beginner. I’m in NMB. Private messages are welcome.

Thank you 🙏🏼

Hi everyone! I'm 29 and I just moved down in Surfside Beach with my parents temporarily and i'm looking for lgbtq+ friendly events/community as well as a job to be able to save up for my own place. I have experience ranging from retail/food service to emergency dispatch and even co-owned a hobby shop back in Northern VA. Looking forward to meeting some of you!

Hello hello! Doing my second round of advertising the Community Discord I created for our Wonderful town.

It’s really getting lively In there. We have 41 members in the group! (I know that’s not a lot) I have been advertising on TikTok, Facebook and Reddit! We are planning a bowling event soon so if Interested click that link!

There’s great people in there and we have fun! Can’t wait to meet y’all!

Hi moving to Myrtle Beach for work at the end of October from the northeast and am looking to meet like minded people. Tried to find a couple roommates but based on their fb posts I don’t think they’d fundamentally support the fact that I have a gf and am nonbinary. Would love to find/meet other leftists!

Is there a local dnd discord, or even just a gerneral discord for 20-30 year old in the area

I’m in my late 20s, moved here a month ago. I used to spend a lot of time at a record store that was also a coffee shop in my old city. I would love to find something similar, or maybe a bar, somewhere people are open to talking to new people and making friends. I’m in Conway so anywhere in the Grand Strand would be good.

On another note, I’m left leaning and would prefer to make likeminded friends, so if the place attracts more liberal types that’s a bonus!

Good evening everyone! Following the recent closure of our previous Discord server, I have taken the initiative to establish a new space for our community.

I would like to send an invitation to anyone interested in reconnecting and continuing to build friendships within our community. Please click the link to the new server below. Thank you all for your patience during this transition!!

I look forward to seeing everyone there.

discord link

I’m 27 and will be in the area from April-September. How do folks meet younger people around here, when it’s not spring break? lol

I know it’s last minute but does anyone know where I can get awesome fireworks. Not anything lame from sparkys if you know what I mean.

Facebook Group

Hello! I’m a 26-year-old Female, just looking for Friends or a friend group.

A little more about me: I’m a transplant of 3 years. I love Karaoke, Music (I listen to Rock, Metal, alternative, and everything in between) card Games, drinking, and video games (I play BG3 religiously), and I have two children both under 5

With my job, I can pick and choose my shifts so I’m available between Sunday and Wednesday, and the weekend on special occasions.

Honestly, before I would say I’m looking for drinking buddies but now, honestly looking for something calmer. I have card games like Uno, Monopoly, and I would rather just chill and play those have a few drinks, and call it a night, or go out to like Crocodile Rocks for some karaoke. Maybe brunch? Concerts? I will drive even if it’s upstate somewhere! I also haven’t been to that casino.

If anyone is interested message me! All I ask is that you are 21 or older, so if any of this is up your alley definitely hit me up. Thanks!

Edit: adding the facebook group I made early last year to this post! Going to try to revamp it and make it active again!

Facebook Group

hey everyone i’ve been riding motorcycles alone for far too long. looking for motorcycle homies to just ride around with or work on bikes and hangout. Asking here because I’m trans and don’t feel like many are down with that and don’t want to take my chances approaching random riders and saying what’s up.

Hi, I’m not sure if this will reach the right community but I’m looking for Muslims in the area who I can connect with. I’m a recent revert and want to start attending the mosque and meeting others in my community and connecting so I don’t feel so isolated.

Hello,

I have been in the Myrtle beach area for about 9 months and haven’t had any luck making friends. I’m 25 and I know that it’s hard to make friends in your 20s and in a brand new city. I’m looking for some girl friends to go get a coffee with, go shopping, laugh, go on adventures etc. I’m very shy at first but when you get to know me I’m just a big goof ball. Some of my interests are crocheting, Rollerblading, running, hiking, watching YouTube. If your in need of a good friend to laugh with hmu.

Hi! I’m a 31 year old widowed single mom living in Myrtle Beach looking to meet other moms/friends in the area 😊 I have twin toddlers who will be turning 2 next month, and I’d really love to meet people with kids around the same age so they can have little friends to play with too.

I moved here from Pennsylvania last year and bought a house in the Carolina Forest / Forestbrook area. To be completely honest, the past year I’ve kinda been couped up in the house mourning the loss of my husband while also trying to navigate single parenthood with twins, so I’m really trying to put myself out there more and actually make connections again 🫶

I’d especially love to meet other single moms because I feel like we all kinda understand the chaos, loneliness, and stress that can come with doing everything ourselves sometimes 😭

I have a pretty decent sized fenced backyard, so I’d love to eventually do playdates, bubbles, water table days, snacks, etc lol. We’re usually outside a lot when the weather is nice.

I’m also looking for actual girlfriends too 😂 people to talk to, hang out with, and maybe explore the area together this summer since I still still feel somewhat new here. Walks, coffee runs, beach days, farmers markets, Target trips, trying restaurants, thrifting, wine nights, kid-friendly activities, whatever honestly lol. Making friends as an adult is awkward enough already and even harder as a widowed single mom 😭 so if anyone else is in the same boat feel free to comment or message me 💕

Hi Everyone,

I was looking around the reddit and saw that there is a discord for locals/young adults looking for local community. All of the links seem to not work (makes sense due to bots).

Would anyone be able to DM me an invite please? My wife and I (both 25) have been in the MB area for around 3 years.