I pushed myself to talk to strangers every day in a foreign city. It went so well that I brought the habit home.

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Bumble's CEO isn't giving up on helping people make new friends

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Tinder and Bumble face an uphill climb to win back users.

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7 signs it might be time to break up with a friend, no matter your history

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My friend group suddenly ghosted me without explanation, and I blamed myself. I'm still learning to trust people again.

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The author, not pictured, was upset when her friends ghosted her.

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I tried Pie Social, the million-dollar app designed to help people make better friendships. It's not exactly groundbreaking.

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When I was 11, I made a friend who changed the trajectory of my life. She inspired me to go to college and try harder.

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The author, left, pictured with her school friend, Geraldine, center, and another friend in their native England when they were in their mid-20s.

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I'm a Gen Z venture capitalist who felt lonely working from home. I started ballroom dancing despite feeling nervous and it changed my life.

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Charlotte Page took up ballroom dancing earlier this year. It's improved her physical and mental health, and allowed her to make many friends.

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17 little-known facts about 'Friends' even fans might not know

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The director gifted them the trip.

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We asked 4 DINKs how they make new child-free friends

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On left, Bing Gonzalez with her husband and their dog. On right, Sandra Kushnir with her husband and their dog.

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Gen Zers aren't lonely. They're fueling a vibrant social renaissance.

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