All of the best and longest lasting relationships in my life have been from a shared experience or challenge...school, a band, sports, sometimes work (those see

All of the best and longest lasting relationships in my life have been from a shared experience or challenge...school, a band, sports, sometimes work (those seem to maintain a work barrier though). These things tend to occur less naturally later in life for most people, so you have to go out and find them. I'm just approaching the age where my kids will be entering a school system and sports of their own soon, so I expect some relationships will form with other parents through that shared experience. I'm fortunate to have maintained great relationships from high school and college though...not everyone is as open to adding new people to their circle at this stage of life. tldr: find other people to share passions / challenges with. Don't worry about moving on if it doesn't click.