The context of the following conversation is Riley is a very social person. Riley moves to a new area. They don't know anyone. Riley begins to establish close ties in the area.:
Riley says I'm finally starting to get settled into the new city where I just moved..
The friend responds I'm glad to hear it. Have you met any new people?.
Riley responds Yeah, I've met my neighbours and my co-workers. I'm actually going out with some co-workers this weekend to a bar..
The friend responds See, I told you that you'd meet people. You're an outgoing person. You just had to give it time..
Riley responds I'm glad I stuck with it. Truth be told, I was thinking about moving back home if I couldn't meet anybody because it was lonely..