Breaking the ice in later life: It’s never too late to make new friends

Most people have an average of three to five friends, but even in your 70s you can increase your social group says Muriel Bolger

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Surveys from the US tell us that most adults only have between three to five real friends. That doesn’t seem a lot, especially if we have lots of interests.

Friends don’t always pop up where you expect to find them either, but if you’re willing to break the ice, they will pop up.