Why Is It So Hard to Make Friends as an Adult? | EP.06 | Everyday English Podcast | B1-B2

Think about your closest friends. Now think about the last time you actually made a new one. For most adults, making genuine friends feels almost impossible. But why? In this episode, Emma and Marcus dig into one of the most universal — and least talked about — struggles of adult life. We cover: ✔️ Why friendship was so easy as a child — and what changed ✔️ The psychological formula for making friends (it takes 200 hours!) ✔️ Why adult life is structurally designed to work against friendship ✔️ The hidden cost of adult friendship — and why money matters more than we admit ✔️ Real stories from Emma and Marcus about loneliness and connection ✔️ 6 practical tips to actually make and keep friends as an adult 🗣️ Real conversations in natural English — perfect for B1–B2 learners! 📝 Full subtitles included Let us know in the comments — when was the last time you made a new friend as an adult? And how did it happen? 👇 — 🎙️ Everyday English Podcast New episodes every week | Real topics | Real English #EnglishPodcast #LearnEnglish #EverydayEnglish #MakingFriends #EnglishListening #B1English #C1English #EnglishConversation #PodcastForLearners #RealEnglish #ImproveEnglish #EverydayConversation