Relearning How To Be Friends As An Adult

January 4, 2026

Making friends as an adult is harder than it looks, with so many of us trying to juggle busy, demanding schedules, living in new places and dealing with a culture that discourages vulnerability. We unpack why so many people feel disconnected and how you can put yourself out there and foster new and genuine friendships.

Dr. Jeffrey Jensen Arnett, professor, psychology, Clark University
Dr. Marisa G. Franco, psychologist, professor, University of Maryland, author, Platonic