Weird question, how old is everyone and how many close friends do you have? When I was younger I had a group of close friends but we have grown apart and I think I have three good friends left, I'm 37 btw, and I'm pretty sad that I don't have the support group I used to have. I have no clue how to make new friends either.

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This is normal. Friends groups are replaced by family. All my friends now are connected to my family, primarily kids moms and dads. I love that! We have a lot in common

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I am in the same situation as you!!!! And no extra money at the moment or time to get into a class or activity that allows me to make new friends!!! Work friends are just that… work friends and they don’t like to do things outside work which stinks!!!

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Maybe try finding free activities to do like joining a running club. Some have walking groups if running isn’t your thing but great place to meet new people.

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I’m 40 and still single with no prospects in sight. I’m very good at keeping in touch with people but all my friends from when I was younger got married, moved to the suburbs and only spend time with their spouses (they don’t even have kids). They refuse to make time or efforts to spend time with me so I’m kind of over making time for them too. I make new friends easily. You can try bumble bff, although there’s a lot of fake people on there, but I have a lot of activities and meet people through them or through other friends / dates or work!

I'm in the same boat. I'm 35 and have 2 very close friends. Just found out that a person I called a close friend for 5 years was a fake person and didn't care about me and was using me. So I'm over trying to make new friends. Acquitances is good enough for now. But outside of my drama, to answer your question, use Bumble BFF and Meetup

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