「50代男性の37％が友達ゼロ」ハードルが高い中高年での友達作りより現実的な一手とは？ #エキスパートトピ（荒川和久） - エキスパート - Yahoo!ニュース

This page examines the issue of friendlessness among middle-aged and elderly Japanese men, noting that 37% of men in their 50s have no friends. The article cites research showing that fewer friendships correlate with higher cardiac disease risk. Rather than focusing on making new friends—which becomes difficult with age—the author suggests a shift in perspective. Instead of emphasizing having friends, what matters is regular social interaction, conversation partners, and scheduled outings. The key distinction is between having a "place to be" versus "reasons to go out." The article proposes that continuing part-time work 1-2 times weekly serves as a practical solution, as it provides scheduled outings, conversation opportunities, and maintains social connections.