Tell us: have you joined a group orclub to make new friends as an adult?
We’d like to hear from people who have taken steps to build new friendships and find a sense of community as an adult
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Guardian community team3 Sept 2026, 08:54 amUpdated 2h ago1 min readLife and styleLife and style
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Tell us: have you joined a group or club to make new friends as an adult?
The number of young people in England with no close friends has risen fivefold since 2014, according to new research from the Institute for Public Policy Research . One in 20 young people now report having no close friends at all.
While making friends can become harder as we get older, some people are finding new ways to connect with others.
Have you joined a running club, choir, book group, sports team, evening class or another community specifically to meet people? Perhaps you’ve used an app to find friends, started your own group or simply made a conscious effort to talk to strangers.
What prompted you to do it and how did you find the experience? Have you made lasting friendships? What advice would you give to other adults hoping to meet new people?
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While making friends can become harder as we get older, some people are finding new ways to connect with others.
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Source: theguardian.com · Guardian community team. Published 3 Sept 2026, 08:54 am.
