I asked ChatGPT how to make new friends as an adult — these tips were surprisingly practical
The author asked ChatGPT for advice on making new friends as an adult and received a practical list of tips. The article notes the difficulty many adults face in expanding their social circles, especially outside of work environments. It highlights how living in a large city like New York can provide opportunities for meeting people through shared hobbies and events.
- ▪The author, a 38‑year‑old New York resident, prompted ChatGPT for seven tips on adult friendship building.
- ▪ChatGPT emphasized leveraging personal interests such as gaming, bowling, live wrestling, and cultural cuisine to find like‑minded people.
- ▪The article connects the advice to International Day of Friendship, underscoring the broader relevance of social connection.
- ▪The author plans to implement the suggestions over the next three months to expand their social network.
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| Publication time | Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:45:00 +0000 |
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AI I asked ChatGPT how to make new friends as an adult — these tips were surprisingly practical Features By Elton Jones Published 30 July 2026 Getting practical advice on International Day of Friendship When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter July 30 is recognized globally as International Day of Friendship, a holiday meant to observe different cultures, promote peace and strengthen human solidarity.Now I’ll admit to not being the bestest of friends — I’m constantly called out for not calling anyone first and am prone to going ghost for…
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