[A027] It Is Possible: Make New Friends in the Real World

How to find your new BFF.

Are you finding it harder to make friends now that college is over?

As life picks up pace and as you know longer have the shared activities of high school and college, you might find yourself drifting away from your old friends.

Unfortunately, it can be difficult to make new friends as an adult. You have the pressures of career, relationships, and you might even be starting a family. You might also be mobile, and moving around as you look for work or adventure.

If you’re starting to feel like you want to make new friends, there is hope. And this episode will talk about how you can make good friends even if you think your peak friend years are over.

Concepts

  • A look at how you make friends when you’re younger.
  • Why are relationships so hard to maintain as you get older?
  • Ideas on where to go to make new friends.
  • Tips for interacting with people in a way that allows you to develop meaningful relationships.
  • How to figure out what you’re looking for any friend.

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Resources

The New York TimesWhy it’s harder to make new friends as an adult
Stanford UniversityCenter on Longevity

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[A027] It Is Possible: Make New Friends in the Real World was last modified: March 3rd, 2017 by Harlan and Miranda

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