Making friends gets harder with age, and the reasons have more to do with modern life than personal failure. Ever notice how ...

Activity fairs give shy and hesitant people permission to participate.

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There’s no denying the emotional and physical benefits of social connections for people of any age, but recently there’s been an unsettling trend of people isolating themselves more and more as they ...

My college roommate almost dropped out. He returned from a semester abroad with nothing but the clothes on his back and his acoustic guitar. He planned to hang out for a few days before heading home ...

Making friends as an adult is no easy feat. Not only do you have to force yourself out of your comfort zone just to expand your social circle, but muddling through awkward conversations that give off ...

A Chicago newcomer decided to make friends by connecting with strangers, and research suggests that this is a great way to ...

Moving can be very stressful. NPR's Life Kit talks with experts about ways to overcome some of that stress by making friends in a new place. If you moved recently, it can be stressful, but making a ...

Large gatherings often present a paradox: surrounded by people yet feeling isolated. Whether at a concert, conference, or festival, the art of making friends in crowded spaces is a valuable skill that ...

Making friends after 30 can feel a lot like dating. Experts share the surprisingly simple ways to build a stronger social circle ...

Making close friends as an adult is hard, and science says it takes more time than most of us realize. The 11-3-6 rule of ...

I grew up in an “urban village,” of mostly working-class Irish- and Italian-Americans who attended the same Catholic church on our corner (St. Joseph’s). All of my friends and acquaintances lived ...