I stopped being the first to reach out to friends. It made me realize I don't need to be liked by everyone.

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Lauren Crosby headshot
At 37, the author has decided to stop always being theone who initiates contact with friends.

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2 former Hinge execs are building an app to make it easier to plan hangouts with your friends

Tech Insider : Business, Economy
Sam Levy and Tim macgougan
Sam Levy and Tim MacGougan cofounded Rodeo, a new startup building an app for making plans with friends.

Rodeo

After years of losing myself and my female friendships, I got divorced. Now, I've built a life I love with my best friend.

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The writer and her best friend on vacation, holding glasses of wine, in front of a sunset.
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Liz Regalia

My family moved to a small town 8 years ago. It's been mostly great, but it's been hard to make friends as an adult.

Tech Insider : Business
A man sitting in bed looking out the window in the morning.
The author (not pictured) has found it difficult to make friends since moving to a small town.

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I became friends with a stranger on vacation. Despite living on separate continents, we're still close 5 years later.

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Author Ash Jurberg smiling with man in front of rocks, water

Ash Jurberg

I forgot my headphones when I went to the gym. It led to a great conversation with a stranger.

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The author at the gym with a barbell on her shoulders
The author found that forgetting her headphones when she went to the gym actually led to a good thing.

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I use AI every day, but I hide it from my friends. The benefits outweigh the uncertain future for me.

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Adults hold their phone in their hands.

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I was a young mom and thought mom friends were overrated. Then, I made one.

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The author with her son as an infant at the beach.
The author was 26 when she had her son and didn't have any other mom friends at first.

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I'm 40, and one of my best friends is 97. He's changed my definition of success and gives me the best advice.

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Melissa Noble and Bryan Hipwell celebrating his 97th birthday.
The author and her friend Bryan have a 57-year age gap.

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I took my 50-year-old best friend to Disney. He was skeptical, but it was actually a great guys' trip for men our age.

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The writer and his best friend on a ride at Disney Shanghai.
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Ash Jurberg

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