I'm approaching 40 and I've only ever had one true friend. Now, I've finally found a bond with another mother - and I know I'm going to mess it up. This is the stark reality of trying to make new pals in midlife: ANNABEL FENWICK ELLIOTT
Nerves. Awkward small talk. Ghosting. I had hoped all that rubbish was behind me when I married my husband. As it turns out, making friends as an adult is just as embarrassing as my youth.
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- Primary source: Daily Mail
- Published: Aug 12, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC
- Coverage area: Culture & Society
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