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Grown women are relearning how to say hi to strangers, and it’s working
Many women find it hard to make new friends in their 40s, even though they want to and try hard.
Traditional social settings like dorms, office spaces, and children's sports events that once fostered friendships are no longer common for grown women.
Amy Goober explains that women are 'out of practice' and less confident at making new friends in midlife due to fewer frequent social opportunities.
To build friendships, women should take active steps, such as regularly visiting local coffee shops and greeting familiar faces, since accidental friendships are rare in midlife.