Friendships more difficult in 40’s

[Sunshineautumn12]

Does anyone find that it’s much harder to keep momentum going with friendships in their 40’s? I find I’m usually the one who suggests meeting up. Always have a laugh when meet with various friends but sometimes feel really lonely as people must just get settled and not be bothered about going out so much. (This is mainly folk without kids so they’re not busy with family) Think I’ll need to join some meet ups or night classes or something. It’s so much more difficult than in 20s or 30s.

Yes I think it’s harder. I think it’s got a lot to do with people in their 40s going out less. I can count on my fingers the number of nights out I’ve been on this year. I think a club or a choir might be a good shout.

Yes it is. Good idea to find regular club that you enjoy where you do something with people. That’s the way the best friendships are made anyway

Thanks so far… when I was thinking about this today, I thought that a club or a class might be an idea as hopefully the folk going will want to meet people as well as learn a skill or hobby

Yep- I’m not quite 40 but my friendship group is so small- if you’re working with a family or elderly parents, there’s only so much time in your day. What else can people drop?!