We all know how easy it was to make friends when we were younger. You sat next to someone in class, shared your favorite snack, or bonded over a game during recess, and before you knew it, you had a new best friend. However, as adults, friendships seem to take a lot more work. Life happens—jobs, families, responsibilities—and suddenly, the thought of making new friends feels daunting. If you’re feeling that way, you’re not alone. Many women find it challenging to make friends as an adult, but it’s not impossible. In this post, we’ll explore why making friends as an adult can feel so difficult, why it’s important to prioritize them, and practical tips on how to build meaningful relationships with other women. Why Is Making Friends as an Adult So Hard? Let’s face it: life as an adult is busy. Between juggling work, family, and personal responsibilities, there often is little free time left to devote to building new relationships. For women, we may also be dealing with other stressors like managing a career, coping with infertility, navigating marriage or singlehood, raising children, providing care for our aging parents, or dealing with loss. It’s easy to focus on what’s…