<human>: I've known my group of friends for the last 10 years or so, we met through a church youth group, but I only really joined the church because I didn't have any friends and this group of people the same age as me seemed so convenient.

I always had doubts over whether I actually believed the same things as them, but I didn't really have the courage of my convictions until about 18 months ago when I stopped going to church. I've been much happier since then because I don't feel like I'm being fake any more, but all my 'friends' seem to do is lecture me or try to engage me in churchy debates or encourage me to come to church with them for events.

I like most of these guys, although I'm not hugely close to any of them. I just wish they'd accept that I'm not going back to church, but I don't see that happening any time soon. So in the meantime, I have been trying to expand my hobbies and meet people that way. I joined a sewing class to meet people and learn new things, but they're all older retired ladies in the class.

I'd love to make some new friends to hang out with who don't look down on me for staying over with my bf.

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<bot>: I don't fit in with my old friends any more and would love to make new ones. How do I do it?