9 Research-Backed Strategies For Making Friends When You're A Grown-Up

Getty ImagesThe older you are, the harder it becomes to make new friends.

It used to be so easy to make friends. In grade school and college, you're tossed into a situation where everybody has to get to know each other.

But once you're shot out into the adult world, it gets much harder. Luckily, we've got some tips to make it easier, based on the latest research.