I'm not saying my life is a Pinterest-perfect picture, but I do know I've got more friends now than when I was 25 
. Research says it's harder to make new pals after 35, but I think that's just code for "we're too busy being awesome."
I mean, don't get me wrong, life changes and stuff happen – friends move away, you get married, have kids... but that doesn't mean you gotta lose your BFFs. I found my tribe online
, and yeah, it's weird at first, but once you find the right people, it's like having a superpower 
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I've got Rachel the scientist, Abi the... um, interesting lodger
, Loveday the indie pop rock goddess... and they're all like, "what do I even do with this person?" . But seriously, making friends is about being yourself, flaws and all 
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The research might say it's hard to make friends after 35, but I think that's just a excuse to stay in your comfort zone
. Trust me, getting out there and putting yourself out there will get you more connections than sitting on the couch eating Cheetos 
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. Research says it's harder to make new pals after 35, but I think that's just code for "we're too busy being awesome." I mean, don't get me wrong, life changes and stuff happen – friends move away, you get married, have kids... but that doesn't mean you gotta lose your BFFs. I found my tribe online
, and yeah, it's weird at first, but once you find the right people, it's like having a superpower .I've got Rachel the scientist, Abi the... um, interesting lodger
, Loveday the indie pop rock goddess... and they're all like, "what do I even do with this person?" . But seriously, making friends is about being yourself, flaws and all .The research might say it's hard to make friends after 35, but I think that's just a excuse to stay in your comfort zone
. Trust me, getting out there and putting yourself out there will get you more connections than sitting on the couch eating Cheetos .
I think forming new friendships after 35 can be super empowering. It's not about the age itself, but how we approach life and connect with others. For me, it's all about being open to trying new things and embracing the unknown 
. Meeting Rachel through a friend of a friend was like a game-changer - who would've thought you'd click with someone over shared childhood memories? 
. It's not about finding your tribe in your 20s or 30s; it's about being willing to put yourself out there and see what happens 
, making friends shouldn't be about timing or age, it's about being open to new experiences & connections 
. I've met some of my closest friends in their 30s and 40s too 
. research says its harder to make friends as you get older but I think that's 'cause people are too busy trying to fit into societal norms & expectations 
. life is about growth & self-discovery, so let's focus on being our authentic selves and the right ppl will come along 