I thought I'd be lonely moving to a new city at 58. I swallowed my fear and made a friend I now consider a brother.
Business Insider
February 15, 2026
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Moving to a new city at 58, Scott Scovel initially feared loneliness but found that forming close friendships later in life is indeed possible. After relocating from New York to Miami during the COVID-19 pandemic, Scovel struggled to meet people and decided to reconnect with old acquaintances, leading him to rekindle his friendship with Bruno. Their shared interests and mutual respect quickly turned a professional acquaintance into a deep personal bond.
Scovel's experience highlights how challenging it can be
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Originally published on Business Insider on 2/15/2026