Why making friends after 60 is so hard (And what to do about i!) episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 28, 2026 · 15 MIN

Why making friends after 60 is so hard (And what to do about i!)

from Life Starts at Retirement · host Maureen Dobranski

At 5 years old, everyone is your friend.At 60? It’s… different. Why does it feel harder to build friendships later in life — and what can we do about it? Today I’m sharing:The emotional shift that happens after retirementWhy waiting for someone to knock on your door doesn’t workWhere to meet like-minded peopleSimple conversation tricks to break the iceThe “3 Question” strategy I useBecause when you retire...You plan for the money.You plan for the freedom.But no one really prepares you for the loneliness.If you're nearing 60, retired — or about to be — this conversation matters. 💬 Tell me in the comments: Has making friends in retirement been easy or hard for you?

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Feb 28, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Why making friends after 60 is so hard (And what to do about i!)

0:00 15:48

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Life Starts at Retirement?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Life Starts at Retirement episode published?

This episode was published on February 28, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Life Starts at Retirement episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!