: Making friends as an adult is often cited as a major hurdle. Busy schedules and life transitions can lead to shrinking friendship networks , with 12% of U.S. adults now reporting zero close friends . Growing Old in America
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: Many adults today find it harder to reach typical milestones compared to previous generations, with only 8% living independently with a job and children. : Making friends as an adult is often