Why making friends after 60 is so hard (And what to do about i!)
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges of making friends after 60 and offers strategies to overcome loneliness in retirement.
At 5 years old, everyone is your friend. At 60? It’s… different. Why does it feel harder to build friendships later in life — and what can we do about it? Today I’m sharing: The emotional shift that happens after retirement Why waiting for someone to knock on your door doesn’t work Where to meet like-minded people Simple conversation tricks to break the ice The “3 Question” strategy I use Because when you retire... You plan for the money. You plan for the freedom. But no one really prepares you for the loneliness. If you're nearing 60, retired — or about to be — this conversation matters. 💬 Tell me in the comments: Has making friends in retirement been easy or hard for you?
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