Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago

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Originally published on April 3, 2024.

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.

Making friends is hard, and unfortunately, as you get older, it gets harder.

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