India, Oct. 11 -- As children, making friends often felt easy. You might share a desk at school, go to tuition together or, later, join the same clubs in college. Spending time together was part of your routine, allowing friendships to grow naturally. But as you enter adulthood, work and other responsibilities can leave little time to meet new people or catch up with old friends. It can feel isolating, especially when you want just someone to talk to.

Why does making friends become harder as an adult, and how can you take the first step towards building new connections?

The transition from school and college to working life can change how you make friends. Earlier, shared classes, tuition sessions, clubs, and sports gave you regular opp...