Why is it sometimes hard to make or keep friends?

Many adults find it hard to make new friends or keep the ones they have. Work or caring for children or aging parents might come before friends. You and your friends may have grown apart due to changes in your lives or interests. Or maybe you've moved to a new town and haven't yet found a way to meet people.

Making and keeping good friends takes effort. The pleasure, comfort and health benefits you can get from friends make it worth the effort.