The Best Ways To Make Friendships As An Adult

Having reliable friends is important in all stages of your life. When you’re younger, the friendships made in school or organized clubs are ones that last throughout high school. In college, people in your classes start to slowly start to become your new-found family. However, as an adult, finding the time or place to make friends can be challenging as the years go on. Although more difficult, the need for a friendly connection is still prevalent; no matter what age you are. 

Scroll Through Social Media  

Just within the palms of your hands, there are people waiting to befriend you. If you classify as an introvert, social media allows you to search for people with similar interests and hobbies. Examples include finding organized events on Facebook or scrolling through BumbleBFF to find people looking for the same thing you are: a companion. 

Join a New Group 

Is there something you enjoy doing? After researching organizations that you find interesting, you’ll come to find that there are hundreds of clubs that will perfectly align with what you’re passionate about. There is a guarantee that the attendees of the club have at least one thing in common with you, so there’s no need to sweat the idea of having nothing to talk about among each other. Through this similarity, the people around you will turn from acquaintance to friend in no time. 

The Endless Benefits to Friendships 

The three main benefits of maintaining friendships include longer life spans, reduced stress levels, and overall improved well-being. Research shows that people with a solid group of friends are known for living a longer life than those with the absence of friends. When it comes to stress levels, having a pleasant time gathering with friends lowers cortisol (which is the main stress hormone). Your overall wellbeing is a benefit that friendships bring that make finding a bond with someone worth it. 

Adults tend to focus on work, family, and other things that consume a lot of time and effort. By delegating some of your time to focus on finding a friendly bond, the benefits that friend brings will make the time put in well worth it. The team at Bestow created a guide on how to make friends as an adult, and gave insight on what the health benefits that friendships provide. Check out the infographic below for more in-depth tips to help you on your search!