The Friendship Fix: How to Make (and Keep) Friends as an Adult

Feeling lonely? You're not alone. This comprehensive guide shows you exactly how to build the meaningful friendships you've been missing. Making friends as an adult shouldn't be this hard—but it is. Unlike childhood, where friendships formed effortlessly through proximity and shared schedules, adult life scatters us across cities, careers, and competing priorities. The result? An epidemic of loneliness affecting millions of adults who desperately want connection but have no idea how to create it. The Friendship Fix is your complete roadmap to building and maintaining genuine friendships at any age or life stage. Whether you've recently moved to a new city, gone through a major life transition, or simply realized your social circle has dwindled to nothing, this book provides practical, actionable strategies that actually work. Inside, you'll discover: Why adult friendship feels so difficult (and why it's not your fault) The friendship mindset shifts that make connection possible Exactly where to find potential friends in your area Conversation strategies to move from stranger to acquaintance How to bridge the gap from casual acquaintance to genuine friend Proven techniques for maintaining friendships despite busy schedules Solutions for long-distance friendships, workplace relationships, and more How to navigate friendship challenges including rejection, conflict, and life changes When to let friendships go and how to do it gracefully Unlike generic self-help books, The Friendship Fix addresses the real challenges modern adults face: time scarcity, social anxiety, digital distraction, life stage differences, and the vulnerability required to put yourself out there. Author Spencer Westel combines research-backed insights with relatable personal experiences to create a guide that feels like advice from a trusted friend. Perfect for: Young professionals who moved for career opportunities Parents seeking adult friendships beyond playdate small talk Recently divorced or separated individuals rebuilding their social lives Retirees looking to create new connections Introverts who want meaningful friendships without exhausting themselves Anyone who feels lonely despite being surrounded by people People recovering from friendship breakups or betrayals Remote workers missing the social aspects of office life What readers are saying: "Finally, a book that treats adult friendship like the skill it is—something you can actually learn and improve. The strategies are practical, realistic, and immediately applicable." "I wish I'd had this book years ago. It would have saved me so much confusion and loneliness during my twenties and thirties." Stop waiting for friendships to magically appear. With the proven strategies in The Friendship Fix, you can create the connected, fulfilling social life you deserve—starting today. Friendship is a skill. This book teaches you how to master it.