Episode
Why making friends after 60 is so hard (And what to do about i!)
- Podcast
- Life Starts at Retirement
- Published
- Feb 28, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 948
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Summary
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?