Friendship

Struggling to make friends in your 60s? Discover how.

Want to know how to make friends in your 40s? Discover why midlife connection is harder, the math behind real friendships, and what actually works.

Simon Goslar is a Psychologist and expert in social connections, as COO at Meet5 he works to ensure the app helps communities more easily find authentic, real-life human connections. 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. This reflects a structural collapse in adult friendships, and the 30s are where the pattern becomes visible in our lives.

Simon Goslar is a Psychologist and expert in social connections, as COO at Meet5 he works to ensure the app helps communities more easily find authentic, real-life human connections. TL;DR: Friendships rarely break down after 50 for personal reasons; rather, the structural friendship factories of earlier decades (school runs, daily office contact, parenting circles) simply disappear. To successfully rebuild your social circle, focus on these data-backed strategies: The 200-Ho

Simon Goslar is a Psychologist and expert in social connections, as COO at Meet5 he works to ensure the app helps communities more easily find authentic, real-life human connections. Key Takeaways / The TL;DR Making friends as an adult requires shifting away from relying solely on your partner and instead building a habit of recurring, low-pressure social contact. The most effective strategy is to consistently show up at "Third Places" — environments separate from home and wo