Dorm hallways, office desks and soccer sidelines did that work on their own, and nothing built for grown women has replaced them. Ahead of Aug. 1, National Girlfriends Day, one action coach says closing the gap takes far less effort than most women expect. Loneliness among adults 45 and older just hit its highest level in 15 years, with 40% now calling themselves lonely, up from 35% in both 2010 and 2018. The fix starts smaller than most expectFor a woman feeling stuck, Goober doesn’t recommend an overhaul. “Another option is to go to your local coffee shop,” Goober said.