‘Amazing community’: how people are making new friends and connections as adults
Summary
More adults in England and the UK are feeling lonely, with many finding it hard to make new friends. Several people shared how joining groups like knitting clubs, coffee meetups, exercise classes, and community theater helped them build friendships and feel less isolated.Key Facts
- A 2023 study found that young people in England with no close friends has increased five times since 2014.
- Rhiannon, 35, joined a local knitting and crochet group which became an important social support after her move.
- Ria, 27, created a coffee club using WhatsApp groups to bring friends together, now with 70 people involved.
- Rebecca, 31, missed social interactions while working from home and made friends by attending exercise classes.
- Ben, 35, joined a community theater group to meet people and returned to stage acting.
- These groups provide a relaxed, supportive setting to socialize and help reduce loneliness.
- Many participants found it easier to connect through shared hobbies rather than large groups.
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