How To Make New Friends As An Adult

Because being an adult is hard... and even harder without friends.

Making friends as an adult can be difficult- you're limited to the people around you at work and any people that survived high school or college. Today, it's even harder if you work from home, you're literally never leaving your house. So how do you make friends?

Find your go-to spots

Have a list of solid restaurants, coffee shops, bars, even the gym that you regularly attend. Not only can you make friends with other regulars, you'll have a list of places you enjoy that can be used in the future to make plans.

The friend of a friend setup

Take advantage of childhood or college friends who are willing to introduce you to some of their other friends.

Initiate plans

The thing about making and maintaining a friendship is you have to be ready to put in the effort. Don't feel weird about reaching out to make plans, you are a great person and people love hanging out with you!

Use social media

Take advantage of the ability to connect with people via social media. If you see that you have common interests with someone you follow, don't be afraid to slide into the dm's. You never know what can happen until you try!