Notes from the Nest

Jan 22, 2022

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How to Find and Keep Friends: A Guide for Middle Age

Meeting new people and prioritizing friendships you already have are doable, even in a prolonged pandemic, but you have to make an effort, friendship coaches say..

Loneliness is a reality for many of us, now more than ever. After last week’s column on the loneliness felt by moms in middle age, my inbox began overflowing with emails from readers, many of whom asked for solutions.

While there’s no magic wand to fix loneliness, there are things you can do to make new friends, and to rekindle or sustain the friendships you already have. Tech can help, but some of these methods are old school with a pandemic-era update. For all the strategies, you still have to take initiative—and be vulnerable.

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