Movies. It's chill and easy to plan. Plus everyone can bring snacks and drinks. Most of the time the conversation just takes over at some point but not a biggie ^^
I really wish people would just come hang out like we did in high school. Lately it's mostly dinner but I've also hosted craft nights, book club, and game nights. But my favorite is definitely no excuse just come over.
I actually don’t have friends over but I imagine one day I will and it’ll be something like “I don’t feel like going out but I’m home if you want to come over”
I like a more casual “come over and let’s chat and nosh while I cook” get-togethers with another couple or two. (Don’t like bigger parties unless it’s Christmas and family.)
We’ll have some drinks and play poker and just catch up on life.
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Come over and hang out is underrated but my easiest goto is something low pressure like “I’m cooking anyway” or “I’ve got snacks and a bottle of wine, swing by if you’re free.” Game nights and casual dinners work because there’s something happening but no big commitment. Anything that feels optional and relaxed tends to get the best turnout
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Seasonal get togethers! I love having play dates with a couple Moms I really vibe with so we will just get crafts or something to do with the season or upcoming holidays for the kiddos, chill out and talk while they wreak havoc and leave us alone. plus an easy meal that we both pitch in on is the literal best lol.
I love to invite people to dinner or breakfast on the weekend! I read once that it’s one of the easiest ways to build community, so I try to invite people into my home early and often.
I love to say…
“Hey, I love to cook and I’ve been dying to try this recipe! Do you want to come over for dinner next Thursday?”
The key is to be very direct about the plan and actually propose a time. If you don’t propose a time, it will never happen.
I usually have someone over for a meal at least once a week and it’s really improved my social circle and sense of community.
I host a "Trash TV" night. A couple of friends come over to watch the trashiest shows we can find, yell at the TV, and catch up. Wine, hard pants, and conversation are optional. Pizza usually happens too.
Food is always a good invitation, too. Some recipes I have, I can only make for 4-6 people, so I'll say I have a craving for something and want to have everyone over for dinner. One time, I did an event where I had to make a whole bunch of hot dogs in a crockpot, not really knowing how many would be eaten, so the following day, I rang up some friends and was like "hey, wanna come over and help me eat 30 leftover hot dogs?"
I don't really have excuses to. Sometimes it's just convenience. I hosted my brothers birthday for the coast time since nobody's really new what to do for him and most of the time we go out for birthdays so I thought decorating my house and hosting would be a nice change and he loved it and how kids were excited about all the balloons. I do a Christmas party every year. Occasionally I would do a summer thing but it's been awhile and need to do it again because those are fun, because I have a big back yard and can do multiple yard games.
I love having people around, my close friends have a copy of my key so they come over whenever. Sometimes they’re already here when I come home from work or they’ll ask if they can sleepover
In order to maximize my time for leisure, inviting people over allows me to panic-clean the house accomplishing in 1 hour what would have otherwise taken me a week. Bonus: I then get to sit around and drink coffee, shooting the shit with a friend that wouldn't have cared in the first place if my house looked in need of tidying.
Birthday party. I think I’m going to be the odd one out in these comments, but I love when my house is full of people, with music playing, drinks flowing, and food on the bbq/smoker.
"It's my birthday, wanna come here for a barbecue?"
I usually go to my friends since I live far off but my birthday used to be an exception. Now I live abroad so it's more like "You're in Japan? Wanna come over?"
I have a long list of really good reasons why people must never, ever come over because I can't stand anyone in my space... but that's probably not very helpful.
At any rate, if you want people over, why do you need an excuse? Literally just ask your friends if they want to hang out.
Game night, crafts, or making dinner yeah :)
I'm an introvert. I have favorite excuses not to have people over.
Oh, can you share those too? Never know when I’ll need one of those lol
I just say ‘sorry you can’t come over’
Explosive diarrhea is always good at keeping people away and from asking more questions
Their personality is more than enough
I live in the country, so...
My Chihuahua rolled in cow poop again, and I have to bathe him.
The cows got out, and I need to fix the fence.
I have to run to town and get/do something.
I just say I don’t like inviting anyone over. It’s worked all my life.
I just don't invite people over, it's great!
I'm assuming you mean "reason", because you shouldn't need an excuse to want to spend time with your friends.
But, I don't have any friends anyway.
"Let's do nothing together."
Movies. It's chill and easy to plan. Plus everyone can bring snacks and drinks. Most of the time the conversation just takes over at some point but not a biggie ^^
“I miss you! I haven’t seen you in awhile! Let’s hang out this week!”
I really wish people would just come hang out like we did in high school. Lately it's mostly dinner but I've also hosted craft nights, book club, and game nights. But my favorite is definitely no excuse just come over.
You have friends? I'll let you know when that happens
I actually don’t have friends over but I imagine one day I will and it’ll be something like “I don’t feel like going out but I’m home if you want to come over”
I like a more casual “come over and let’s chat and nosh while I cook” get-togethers with another couple or two. (Don’t like bigger parties unless it’s Christmas and family.)
We’ll have some drinks and play poker and just catch up on life.
Games, drinks, dinner, coffee and chatting
A friend of mine will invite people over to help her clean and it's surprising how many people take her up on it.
To make me clean the house 🤣
When i barbecue
Lego building!! 🤩😆
Sometimes I literally invite them over just to sit on the couch and talk. Sometimes snacks are included, sometimes not
I usually just ask my friends to come over and don’t always give a reason haha, but whenever I’m with them it’s always a good time.
i just realized I never have people over.
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Watch a specific show, trying out a recipe, etc
Movies, barbecue, kids play date.
Come over and hang out is underrated but my easiest goto is something low pressure like “I’m cooking anyway” or “I’ve got snacks and a bottle of wine, swing by if you’re free.” Game nights and casual dinners work because there’s something happening but no big commitment. Anything that feels optional and relaxed tends to get the best turnout
I love to cook for friends and we like to play video games together!! So usually I’ll say I’m making x dinner and let’s play games and people come!
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I just text my best friend "Hey, you should come over"
Seasonal get togethers! I love having play dates with a couple Moms I really vibe with so we will just get crafts or something to do with the season or upcoming holidays for the kiddos, chill out and talk while they wreak havoc and leave us alone. plus an easy meal that we both pitch in on is the literal best lol.
Literally anything. Because it’s a Tuesday, because it was sunny out, because it was cold out. I love having friends over and being invited to theirs.
I don't use excuses.
I text, "I'm bored. Come hang out."
I love to invite people to dinner or breakfast on the weekend! I read once that it’s one of the easiest ways to build community, so I try to invite people into my home early and often.
I love to say…
“Hey, I love to cook and I’ve been dying to try this recipe! Do you want to come over for dinner next Thursday?”
The key is to be very direct about the plan and actually propose a time. If you don’t propose a time, it will never happen.
I usually have someone over for a meal at least once a week and it’s really improved my social circle and sense of community.
I’ll invite my girlfriends over for lunch. Or in the evening for drinks and appetizers. We don’t need a reason other than wanting to hang.
Big on girls nights, craft nights, movie nights, smoke and snacks nights, friend nights, really whatever!
I host a "Trash TV" night. A couple of friends come over to watch the trashiest shows we can find, yell at the TV, and catch up. Wine, hard pants, and conversation are optional. Pizza usually happens too.
D&D or board game nights.
Food is always a good invitation, too. Some recipes I have, I can only make for 4-6 people, so I'll say I have a craving for something and want to have everyone over for dinner. One time, I did an event where I had to make a whole bunch of hot dogs in a crockpot, not really knowing how many would be eaten, so the following day, I rang up some friends and was like "hey, wanna come over and help me eat 30 leftover hot dogs?"
I don't really have excuses to. Sometimes it's just convenience. I hosted my brothers birthday for the coast time since nobody's really new what to do for him and most of the time we go out for birthdays so I thought decorating my house and hosting would be a nice change and he loved it and how kids were excited about all the balloons. I do a Christmas party every year. Occasionally I would do a summer thing but it's been awhile and need to do it again because those are fun, because I have a big back yard and can do multiple yard games.
Theme night!
I love having people around, my close friends have a copy of my key so they come over whenever. Sometimes they’re already here when I come home from work or they’ll ask if they can sleepover
We don’t generally invite people over unless they are family and it is planned. I don’t like having people in my safe space. My home is just that.
Game night is my go-to. It's casual, but also gets everyone excited.
Watching a TV show together.
Playing cards together.
Getting high together.
In order to maximize my time for leisure, inviting people over allows me to panic-clean the house accomplishing in 1 hour what would have otherwise taken me a week. Bonus: I then get to sit around and drink coffee, shooting the shit with a friend that wouldn't have cared in the first place if my house looked in need of tidying.
I can't answer this. I rarely want to have people over. I'd rather meet at a restaurant, coffee shop, park, or anywhere else that isn't my house.
To drink, pregame (drink) before going to bars or to play board games (and drink).
I guess I also have people over to study together, too sometimes. Sometimes that ends with a drink.
Birthday party. I think I’m going to be the odd one out in these comments, but I love when my house is full of people, with music playing, drinks flowing, and food on the bbq/smoker.
D&D game.
movie night
"It's my birthday, wanna come here for a barbecue?" I usually go to my friends since I live far off but my birthday used to be an exception. Now I live abroad so it's more like "You're in Japan? Wanna come over?"
"Let's watch movie together!"
Movie night with snacks. Easy and low effort
I have a long list of really good reasons why people must never, ever come over because I can't stand anyone in my space... but that's probably not very helpful.
At any rate, if you want people over, why do you need an excuse? Literally just ask your friends if they want to hang out.
None. Do not come to my house.
I don’t. I prefer my boyfriend’s company.
Oh I thought you said to NOT have people over. Those I have lots
Looking for excuses to get out of the invitations lol