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Oct 18, 2025

4 min

At What Age Do We Stop Making Friends? The Surprising Truth About Adult Friendships

Research using mobile phone data found that people tend to have the most friends around age 25, followed by a gradual decline. This fact causes many to wonder, **at what age do we stop making friends?** The truth is more nuanced, suggesting a shift in friendship patterns rather than an absolute end to forming new connections.

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Oct 17, 2025

4 min

Why is it hard to make friends in middle age? Examining the complex social landscape

According to a 2024 report by the National Poll on Healthy Aging, 42% of people age 50 and older found it harder to make new friends compared to their younger years, highlighting a pervasive struggle with social connection. This issue begs the question: **Why is it hard to make friends in middle age?** The answer lies in a combination of factors, including entrenched routines, a shift in priorities, and a lack of the natural social settings that existed in younger years.

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