How do you make new friends when you're an adult?

Oddly I made new friends getting involved with my daughter. As a matter of fact I met my wife at my daughters soccer game. Our daughters were on the same team.

Other than that I get involved with service organizations like the Lions Club and meet people with similar interests.

Well.....ask them questions...get to know the other person...be open...share some stories of your own...be an attentive listener.....show genuine interest in them (its like making love)...find something you have on common with them...build on that over future conversations...laugh with them....

2 ways to reply to this.

a. Be the same you and you'd attract both - like and unlikeminded ones.
b. Perhaps it is about time to befriend one's own self for once that actually clears what real life is all about.

Bests! 👍

I am quite introverted, so you are asking the wrong person. I've heard, however, that you should engage in activities that you enjoy. That way, even if you don't meet someone, you will still be doing what you like.

It is not the easiest - but whether in real life or online somewhere, I am just myself. If someone wants to be a friend, they will reach out to you. General conversation, a hello & how are you now & then, etc.

:)

Best option is to go some place that you're interested in. Depends upon your interests of course. Talk to a few people who are there and see if they are interested in a longer talk.

Jus talk to people I guess, its easy for me but I just don't ...fancy real life people, if you are outspoken you can make friends anywhere anyhow

I don't. The ones I have in rl, I've known for years.

Hobbies is a good idea. When you feel you want to get to know someone just be yourself and a true friend will understand you

😊 "Birds of a feather flock together." William Turner, 1545

Mostly through work...

I wish I knew .
I have a hard time with that as well.

it becomes harder the older you get

Over time having things in common

beats me

It is Very easy to make friends but equally difficult to maintain that.

Go to a "Meetup". Google it. Sign up and thank me later.

I've given up trying to figure that out

how about be yourself?

why is that a fail with everyone?

Through work or hobbies

I have no problems