30 Hidden Struggles Men Face Insights They Rarely Share (16/30)

After graduating, it can be really tough to make new friends, especially guy friends. Most of the connections we form in adulthood come through work, but in many cases, the people we work with are much older—often in their 50s or 60s—and have families with packed schedules. They’re focused on their responsibilities and don’t have the free time to build new friendships. This creates a real challenge, as it’s harder to find people at a similar life stage who are also looking to form meaningful social connections. Without a natural setting like school or shared extracurricular activities, it becomes harder to meet new people and develop those close friendships.