The phrase means to meet and form relationships with new people as you go through life.
Sentences with «to make new friends along the way»
Plus, even if you don't find someone in the chat room that you'd like to date, you may simply make a new friend along the way. (cupid.com)
You'll delight at the smiles on the faces of the family that adopts your foster animal and possibly make new friends along the way. (laanimalservices.com)
I've also made some new friends along the way which has been nice, it can be hard for people that haven't been on the dating scene to understand just how draining it can be sometimes so it's good to meet people that you can swap war stories with! (heysaturday.co)