12: 6 Smart Moves for Making New Friends in Midlife

Blooming in the Middle

Who doesn't want a best friend or two? Someone to share all the joys and challenges that life brings.

With all the highs and lows of midlife, having a supportive circle of friends around you is more important now than ever.

But life changes like a move after downsizing, a newly empty nest, or some other midlife shift can leave you in a spot where you don't know as many people as you'd like to.

And you're discovering that in this season of life, making new friends isn't as easy as it once was.

Are you wondering where your people are at?

Let's talk about making new friends in midlife. Why it feels so hard (no, that's not just your imagination) and six smart moves you can make to find your people and grow friendships that will last through midlife and beyond.

Find the full transcript for this episode and other resources for navigating midlife at bloominginthemiddle.com/12.

Jody Cates helps women in midlife dream into a new future, age with confidence, and grow satisfying relationships with their adult kids, parents, and partner. For step-by-step support, apply for Jody's Blooming in the Middle Signature Program here, and she'll be in touch to invite you to a discovery call.
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