How to Make Friends As an Adult
I’ll say it. Making friends can be incredibly daunting, no matter what age you are.
Published on 14 February 2023
I’ll say it. Making friends can be incredibly daunting, no matter what age you are. But the older we get, the more difficult it becomes. And now we have the added barrier of social distancing. This is where Dr. Miriam Kirmayer comes in. Dr. Kirmayer is a clinical psychologist, writer, speaker, and relationship expert located in Montreal who has spent the past decade researching the science of connection and friendship. Here are some of her tips for making and keeping friends for the long haul!
1. First and foremost, you are not the only one.
Dr. Kirmayer emphasized that it is super common to experience difficulty making friends. It’s something that we are all either currently dealing with or have dealt with in the past. We just aren’t open about it, which brings me to my next point.