How do I make friends in my mid 30s?

Here’s how to go about it.

1. Tap friends of friends. Network for friends the way you’d network for job.
2. Compliment someone. Want a great ice breaker?
3. Be consistent.
4. Use an app.
5. Get real real fast.
6. Reconnect with old friends.
7. Keep your expectations low.
8. Make the time.

Is it normal to lose friends in your 30s?

And in your 30s everyone has spouses and kids, so friendships aren’t prioritized. It was recently reported that “more than two-thirds of Americans say they have lost at least 90 percent of the friends they had 10 years ago.” In addition to that, a third of us say it’s harder to make friends as we age.

How can I be happy if I have no friends?

If you have no friends and seek an opportunity to socialize, your family is a great place to start. Spend time with positive and happy family members and some of their energy will rub off on you. Visit them and engage in a pleasant conversation. And you can even share your thoughts about how to be happy.

Why is making friends harder in your 30s?

Schedules compress, priorities change and people often become pickier in what they want in their friends. No matter how many friends you make, a sense of fatalism can creep in: the period for making B.F.F.’s, the way you did in your teens or early 20s, is pretty much over.

How many friends do most 30 year olds have?

Seventy-three percent of Americans are satisfied with the number of friends they have, and only 27\% would like to have more friends….Americans, on average, say they have about nine close friends.

	Mean Number of Friends
Age
18- to 29-year-olds	8.9
30- to 49-year-olds	7.0
50- to 64-year-olds	8.7

How do you make friends after 35?

Linda Blair’s friendship tips

1. Build your self-confidence. Liking yourself before going off in search of friends is an important step to building healthy relationships.
2. Find something you feel passionate about.
3. Put yourself out there.
4. Meet in a neutral place.
5. Ask questions.
6. Don’t expect too much.