Every time we move to a new place, we're confronted with the challenge of making new friends. Going out of your way to meet people, keeping up a conversation, all to come home to self-doubt that maybe ...

It can be hard to realize you have a shortage of friends in adulthood. You know you’re not an unlikable hermit but so much gets in the way—work, school, family duties, or even the fear of putting ...

If you've ever complained about the difficulties of making friends as an adult, you've likely heard some less-than-helpful advice like "try joining a club" or "meet people at the gym!" Comedian and ...

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Theresa Polley has plenty of experience with friendship, for better and for worse. In early adulthood the task of making friends didn’t seem so burdensome, says now 60-year-old, Dallas-based Polley, ...

Making friends as an adult can feel strangely hard, to the point that it’s nearly impossible. With busy schedules and fewer natural opportunities than school or university, it takes a lot more effort ...

After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life. And that’s ...