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Making friends as an adult
It is harder than it was at school. Here is how.
Making friends as an adult is harder than at school, where you saw the same people every day.
What makes friendship grow
- Seeing the same people repeatedly
- Shared activities
- Small moments of honesty
Places to meet people
- Sports, clubs and classes
- Volunteering
- Faith or community groups
- Men's sheds, walking groups
Take the step
Suggest something specific: "Fancy a coffee next week?" Then follow up.
Be patient
It can take months to feel close to someone new.
