A SOCIAL LIFE, WITH FRIENDS

A SOCIAL LIFE, WITH FRIENDS

How to make Friend Soup

A recipe for building connections

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Madeleine Dore
Jun 18, 2025
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Last year, I moved to London and found myself frequently longing for company. I wanted so much for an invitation—to dinner, to a party, to see an exhibition with someone.

While adept at enjoying my alone time, I knew I had to be proactive if I wanted to build a social life (with friends!)

In my mid-20s, I met a stranger every week for a year. This experim…

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