How do I make new friends as an adult when my kids are grown?

ramanlord

How do you make friends as an adult, guys? I usually am all about my family—and relationship—but my kids are all older. I need to open up... and be more social—or whatever.

antijagpancake

I’ve learned to discover what I truly want to do and then honestly share that with people who are also pursuing it. It’s comforting to know there are communities for every activity.

VelcroViking

I’m dealing with the same thing. I don’t do sports, I’ve quit religion, and I moved to a brand‑new state three years ago… I game with my best buddy back home twice a month, but other than that it’s just my wife and grown kids.

darkrukim

I may be judged, but I don’t care. I play D&D and Magic: The Gathering. Both are social games, and I’ve made great friends.

IronWalShot12

Give Meetup a try! It’s packed with activities people organize definitely not a dating site.

DuckZosolax

Meet people doing activities. Get yourself out there.

QuantumLlama

Get a motorcycle lol. Make tons of new friends daily just riding around

infinaemouton

Find something you like and start doing it. Ju jitsu, cross fit, cars etc.

TerryTheTank

So, find a hobby, actually do it, and then you can make friends through that hobby. I ride dirt bikes and I snowboard.

StrugglingDevon

Fishing! I've met some good homies fishing

Stormsurviv

I have no friends as an adult! Every friend I’ve had has moved on, and I’ve been left behind. I have no idea how to keep a friendship as an adult!

NeedlesWilde

Kinda feeling this, bro. I've always moved through friendships, and I don't have many connections that run deep.

I notice a quiet loneliness when I have free moments apart from my wife and kids. I've always found relationships with friends challenging. I don't know sometimes I think, maybe I can truly make it work, and other times it feels overwhelmingly difficult.

KhaosVoyantX

Men bond through shared activities. Join a group that does something you’re interested in.

hammericy

I dove into rugby in my late 30s… man, it really hurts… I’m still wondering if it was worth it!

BriunZach14

Check if there’s an F3 region near you we help good men get better, so they can change the world. www.f3nation.com. Let me know if you have any questions.

zenraggumm21

I joined a Jiu Jitsu gym and met some like‑minded people who appear to love watching UFC. Now we seem to have a group chat that talks about that same topic, and we’ve started a monthly UFC fight day at the pub where we watch, eat, and drink.

SweeKaiserCookie

During lockdown I got back into Dungeons and Dragons and actually made friends from the live streams of one of the groups I was watching. We’ve been playing campaigns together for years now.

QwertyLepcis

Put energy into your marriage, brother. Get good with her, then build a social life that keeps it thriving.

SmokeyDoc42

The best friends I've made were on my bike, riding with others. It's generally easy to find shared interests that way.

handlemoon

I’m in a similar spot. My blended family spans all ages: four kids at home, ages 1–12, plus others aged 16 and 27. I’m self‑employed and the sole provider. I seek conscious men with comparable lives who truly understand my load.