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.

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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Making friends as an adult can be challenging, especially when people have already established their friendship groups and hectic lives that don’t allow enough time for socialization as it is. You can ...

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 ...

Book clubs, run clubs and creative workshops are becoming social hubs for adults looking to expand their circles and form ...

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 ...

Going to college for the first time can feel like you’re stepping into the unknown. Whether you’re dreading it or you can’t wait for this experience, you may still be feeling nervous. So instead of ...