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Meet5 Launches Across US Cities: Europe's Top Connection Platform is Expanding its Reach in July 2025
For over eight years, Meet5 has been at the forefront of fostering real-life connections across Western Europe. As Europe’s top social gathering app , we’ve helped thousands of people meet, mingle, and build lasting friendships (and sometimes relationships), all through group activities tailored for shared interests and easy participation. But Meet5 is more than just an app, it’s a movement against loneliness! Whether you’re new in town, entering a new life stage, or simply
Deanna
Jan 19
How to Make Friends in Your 30s: A Practical Guide to Adult Connection
According to 2025 American Psychological Association data, 69% of adults require more emotional support than they currently receive, making the quest for how to make friends. TL;DR Making friends in your 30s is a manual process requiring intentionality, as the "friendship recession" has seen 15% of men and 10% of women report having zero close confidants in 2024. Success involves moving past the "organic myth" by leveraging consistent third spaces, using platforms like Meet
Simon Goslar
19 hours ago
How to Make Good Friends in Your 50s: A Guide to Building Lasting Connections
Recent data from the American Psychological Association suggests that while 25% of adults over 50 feel they have an insufficient number of friends, prioritizing social fitness can reduce dementia risks by 60% and improve cardiovascular health. TL;DR Research from the Harvard Study of Adult Development confirms that the quality of relationships at age 50 is the strongest predictor of health and happiness at age 80. To combat the 400% increase in social isolation seen in men si
Simon Goslar
19 hours ago
The Science of Connection: Where and How to Build Lasting Adult Friendships
In 2025, the Cigna Loneliness Report reveals that 67% of Gen Z and 65% of Millennials experience persistent isolation, yet participating in structured "Third Places" like Pickleball. TL;DR The modern "Friendship Recession" has quadrupled the number of adults with zero close friends since 1990, but connecting with others is entirely within reach with a bit of intention. By regularly visiting "Third Places"-those comfortable social hubs like board game cafes or local run clubs-
Simon Goslar
19 hours ago
Adult Friendships: How Do Young Adults Meet New Friends in a Digital Era?
Many understand the challenge of forming new friendships as they get older. While 67% of Gen Z and 65% of Millennials report persistent loneliness, experts from the American Psychological Association suggest that the best way to build community is through "proactive vulnerability" and consistent engagement in "third places." TL;DR Building genuine connections as an adult requires moving from simply hoping for friendships to intentionally creating them, especially when 12% of
Simon Goslar
19 hours ago
How to Actually Make New Friends as an Adult (It's Not What You Think)
TL;DR Making meaningful connections as an adult is a deliberate process involving the "Friendship Funnel," where individuals transition from shared-context acquaintances to real-life friends through repeated low-stakes exposure. Data shows that 11 percent of adults possess no close friends, making proactive strategies like joining fitness communities or hobby groups essential. Building a "best friend" bond typically takes 200 hours of quality interaction. What Are the Most Ef
Simon Goslar
5 days ago
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