Knowing how to form and maintain new friendships can sometimes be difficult, particularly in adulthood. Finding common interests or joining social organizations are some ways to connect with others. A ...

One day in 2008, when she was in her early 20s, Jaimie Krems stumbled across Gchat messages between one of her closest friends and her housemate. They’d been written on her own computer, which her ...

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 ...

Even though it can be hard to admit, many of us struggle knowing how to make new friends as an adult. After graduating college, it takes a while to settle into post-grad life as you learn to juggle ...

Making friends in college starts with one step. At its core, making friends in college means starting small — saying hello, showing up in shared spaces and giving connections time to grow. For many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Putting down roots in a new city can be difficult, and establishing new friendships and a sense of community just might be the ...

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 ...

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 ...

I'm one of those people who has never met a stranger. But I am painfully aware that this isn't a universal human trait - especially as I step into the role of caregiver for my aging father. When he ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It can be hard to make friends as an adult. There are a couple key "ingredients" that make it possible. - Illustration by Ian ...