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Here are some great apps for connecting with people you may like. I Found New Girlfriends Using a Friendship App. Within weeks, I went from a little lonely to booked and busy with brunch buddies, lunch dates, fitness friends and mom friends with kids the same age.

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What sorts of activities do you like to do with friends? Share your thoughts in the comments below. I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. My life is full, but there are times when I do feel lonely. I’m in a life chapter where I barely get face time with people because I'm a busy homeschooling mom with a toddler (many friends my age have children who are older). Turns out, there are lots of women my age seeking friendship these days. According to an AARP Foundation survey1 in 3 adults living in the United States age 45 and older are lonely. And according to the University of Michigan’s 2023 National Poll on Healthy Aging, loneliness in midlife (and beyond) is caused by several key factors including having jobs in different states, empty nesters, widowhood, parenting obligations, socioeconomic disparities, and changes in physical and mental health. Technology can help with loneliness. Last year, someone that I’d been following on Instagram DM’d me. We both discovered that we had so much in common! Our kids are similar in age, we’re both authors, and we love to travel. After a few months of messaging back and forth, we decided to meet up in person for dinner. We had a great time—and my soul felt nourished. Athena Dixon, Author of The Loneliness Files , also agrees that online platforms can come in handy when trying to make new friends. “I've used online platforms since I was a teenager to build relationships mainly through interacting with different communities. I utilized message boards and social media apps because they offered space to develop my voice and meet like-minded people who were far from my small hometown but traveling similar paths,” says Dixon. People (like myself and Dixon) are looking for authentic connections which could lead to being friends in real life. So I set out in search of the best places online to make friends. Here’s what I discovered: Brown Skin Brunchin’ ● Who’s it for? This app and community was created by two Black women who wanted a space to connect with people who enjoy brunch. There are designated cities that have brunch clubs, but if you don’t see your own city, there’s room to create a brunch group! ● Cost: Free ● My experience: This might be my favorite of all apps! Powered by Black women, I attended a local Brown Skin Brunchin’ networking event – and it was everything! I don’t often get out on the town without the children, but I had the opportunity to meet about a dozen women who were fly, fabulous, and free! Now, I did have to pay for brunch, but it was worth it. I’m going to try and attend a brunch event quarterly with new friends. Meetup. ● Who is it for? A multifunctional community building app, Meetup is most used for people looking to connect with others through learning opportunities and hobbies. Interested in birdwatching? Starting a double Dutch club? This is a great app to meet new friends while participating in activities you love. ● Cost: Varies (free to sign up, but event costs may cost) ● My experience: I joined Meetup for two months and took advantage of several groups during my membership, including a sports club. I joined a group of local Black women for Pickleball at a nearby community center. There was a small $20 equipment fee to participate. Although I didn’t make it back to another practice (they were too serious for me!) I learned a lot about a sport that is growing in popularity and one that I had never tried before. Wzyr Friends. ● Who is it for? This is an activity-based friendship app that’s specifically designed with adults 40+ in mind, users can meet new friends and arrange for carpools through the app. Not only can you share likes and interests in this app, there are wellness challenges and group activities galore. Also, you can join as an individual or as a couple (double dates, anyone?) ● Cost: Free ● My experience: I joined Wyzr and have met several 40+ moms with toddlers. I feel like I’ve found my people!