Friendship is vital for our health and happiness, but we don’t always prioritize it. The Optimist’s Maggie Penman goes on a journey to make new friends and learn why so many of us are craving ...

A Gen X woman thought she was too old to make new friendships. But, after a stranger spoke to her in a bar, she realized she ...

Dear Eric: I’m a 71-year-old female and have read many tips on how to meet people and make new friends, but all involve “groups” which have never appealed to me, as I am an introvert. I’m not at all ...

In 2024, Aidan Ryan posted on Reddit that he was looking for someone in San Diego to play chess with in person. Mark Laturno replied, and they started playing weekly at local bars. As the weeks went ...

Many things get better as we age—we get better at advocating for ourselves, we get more comfortable with who we are, we learn what matters to us and let the stuff that doesn't fall away. One thing ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Making friends is tough, and only ...

I'm a 23-year-old single mom going to school, and I don't have any friends. It has been 10 years since I had a real best friend. I had addiction problems, and friendships were not important during ...

There was a time when making friends seemed natural. At school, at work, or during impromptu outings, connections formed almost effortlessly. Then, without really noticing, encounters become rarer, ...

DEAR ERIC: I’m a 71-year-old female and have read many tips on how to meet people and make new friends, but all involve “groups” which have never appealed to me, as I am an introvert. I’m not at all ...

Camping fosters connection by removing daily distractions and bringing people with shared interests together. Most campers say it is easy to meet new people at campgrounds, making an average of four ...