Making friends as an adult can be hard. You have less people in your general facility as to when you were in school. In school, you are shoved into the same classrooms with the same people again and again and again. You are exposed to each other for so long, some relationships of some kind are bound to happen.

When you are an adult, your world becomes much smaller. Many people trade their schools and colleges of hundreds or even thousands of people all under one umbrella to working jobs where they may interact with 30 people, at most?

What's the Best Way You've Found to Make New Friends as an Adult?

Being an adult can be lonely, and we are all looking for connection. There is actually a version of Bumble that is dedicated to just making new friends. Not finding romantic relationships, for friends! If that doesn't say it, I don't know what does. Also, plenty of people are still skittish from the pandemic. As a whole, we may be fine against COVID-19 at this point, but the pandemic left a lot of physical and emotional scars that have hindered people from moving on and growing the way that they wish.

We all need some help, sometimes. I asked our listeners what they do in order to meet new people and to make friends. Some of the responses below are really helpful and encouraging. Some of them are a little odd but funny. And some people expressed their disdain towards new friendships. Whether you are looking for some legit advice or just a laugh, there is plenty for you to enjoy below!

The Best Ways That The Hudson Valley Makes New Friends As Adults

Making friends as adults can be challenging, but we have over 40 responses from Hudson Valley residents with advice on how to make friends!

Gallery Credit: Conor Walsh

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We asked what your Halloween costume was this year, and you let us know! From goofy to horrifying, these are the top responses we received!

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