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.

Scovel reconnected with his acquaintance, Bruno, and the two became good friends.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

• Scott Scovel thought you couldn't make close friends later in life.
• But he discovered that's not true after moving cities at 58 and reaching out to an old acquaintance.
• Scovel said sharing his retirement with his now close friend, Bruno, has made life richer.

Relocating to a new city is a mixed bag — especially when you're nearing retirement.

When...