Making friends when you're 40+ shouldn't be this bloody difficult.

But life happens.

Kids grow up. Work takes over. Friendships change. People move. Relationships end. Everyone gets busy. And suddenly you realise that although you're not necessarily lonely, you'd actually quite like to have a few more people in your life.

Someone to go for a drink with.

Someone to try something new with.

Someone to message on a Thursday and say, "Fancy doing something Friday?"

In this first episode of OFFLINE, Gem talks about why social life can get harder as we get older, why there's absolutely nothing embarrassing about wanting to meet new people, and why your 40s, 50s and beyond can actually be one of the best bits of your life.

No reinvention required.

No cheesy life coaching.

Just get your coat, make a plan and get out there.

Next Chapter Society is a private social community for people 40+ in South Manchester and Cheshire who want to get out, meet new people and do more of the things they enjoy.

It's not a dating site, and it's not a traditional social club. It's a place to discover experiences, meet people, find things to do and become part of a community — without needing to arrive with a group or have your next chapter figured out.

Find out more, explore what's coming up and join the Next Chapter Society:

www.NextChapterSociety.co.uk