Making friends is hard, and unfortunately, as you get older, it gets harder.
In this episode, we look at research behind friendships, plus the complicating factors people experience in making new friends as they get older.
And for anyone struggling with their social lives, we share practical tips on how to meet and keep new friends.
Enjoy and, good luck out there.
00:00:00 Mark’s takeaways from his birthday trip to Mexico 00:05:15 Introduction 00:06:09 What makes a friendship 00:07:32 Achieving proximity in today’s world 00:11:26 How partners and kids complicate things 00:14:04 Being friends with people with kids 00:17:43 Seasons of friendships 00:18:38 The shrinking pool of people we can be friends with 00:25:32 How to make adult friends 00:28:12 Making friends through hobbies and groups 00:32:55 Making friends through following up 00:34:45 Drew’s formula for friendships 00:37:13 What is a “friend”?
