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How to Make Friends as an Adult
By LifeWell Compass Editorial Team · Published · Updated · 4 min read
Friendship gets harder after school and work change. Here's what actually works, according to people who've done it.
Making friends as a kid happened almost automatically. As an adult, it takes intention, but it's absolutely doable.
Show up to the same place, repeatedly
Friendships grow from repeated, casual contact. Join something that meets regularly: a class, a running club, a volunteer group, a book club or a pickup sports league.
Be the one who invites
Most people are waiting for someone else to make the first move. Suggest coffee or a walk. It feels vulnerable, but most people are glad you asked.
Follow up
A quick "that was fun, let's do it again" message turns a nice chat into a friendship.
Say yes more
Accept invitations even when the couch is calling. You never know which gathering leads to a close friend.
Rekindle old connections
Old classmates, former coworkers and neighbors you've lost touch with are often happy to reconnect. See how to find someone you've lost touch with.
Be patient
Close friendships take time: many shared hours and conversations. Keep showing up, and it adds up.
Making friends in retirement
Retirement can mean losing daily contact with coworkers. Many retirees find new friends through volunteering, classes, clubs, faith communities or senior centers.
Try something new
Join a walking group, a book club or a community garden. Shared interests make conversations easy.
Stay in touch
Set a regular time each week to call a friend or family member.
