Making friends in adulthood can be hard. 19 real people share how to make friends as an adult.

Making friends in adulthood can be hard. 19 real people share how to make friends as an adult.

Making friends as an adult is one of the most difficult parts of growing up. Having a healthy social life outside of work, marriage and family commitments can not only be a challenge, but one hard to even find. In an online forum, member Spirited-Falcon-5102 posed the question to fellow adults trying to make friends: "How did you become friends with the friends you made as an adult?"And people who have successfully made friends as adults spilled…

How Friendship Changes In Your 20s, 30s, and Beyond

Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images In my 20s, I had a slew of friends I would hang out with. Some were childhood friends, some were college friends, and some were friends I met at work. As I aged into my 30s and 40s, some of those friendships fizzled out naturally due to people moving, getting married, having kids, changing careers, or no longer sharing the same interests and ideas of fun…….Continue reading…. By Cathy Cassata Source: Very…

The Reality of Making Female Friends in Midlife and Beyond

One morning back when I was in my mid-50s, I realized two things… the first was that I had no good female friends. I mean, I had acquaintances. People who would be happy to jump in and help if I needed it. But no one I could call and chat with about my feelings, my struggles, and my joys. No one I could text and say, “Miss you, Friend!” or “I’ve had the best day!” No one who knew me. You know, the real me. The truth is, I raised a family of 5 ki…