Making new friends can be intimidating especially if you’re in a new place or have recently experienced a major life change. However, building new connections is essential for personal growth and happiness. here are some tips and strategies for making new friends:

1. Join a club or group: whether it’s a sports team, book club, or volunteer organization, joining a group with a similar interest is a great way to meet new people.
2. attend social events: go to parties, concerts, or other events where you can socialize with others.
3. social media: social media can help make new friends and help with new connections
4. you can also just go up to someone and start a conversation/sit with someone that is eating lunch by themselves