Could A Friendship App Be The Key To Making Forever Friends?
It seems more and more difficult to make friendships naturally, especially as an adult. People are immersed in their phones — while at the playground watching their kids, while eating at a restaurant, in between running errands...
Dating apps are incredibly popular, but there is an increase in the availability of friendship apps, such as Bumble BFF, Peanut, Pawmates, Atleo, Hey! VINA, or Friender. Some are focused on general friendship, and others focus on subgroups, like moms or dog owners, similar to how certain dating websites brand themselves.
I've personally used the Peanut app to find local friendships for myself, but there is some initial work to input before finding friends. Not every suggestion is a match, so it can be easy to set aside one's friendship quest in order to tend to everyday life tasks. A message or two can quickly fizzle without effort. Have you ever manifested a friendship through an app? Was it an instant match, or did it take some time to brew? Did you find your bestie or a whole tribe of friends?
Have you ever turned to an app or website with the intent of forming new friendships? How did it turn out? Tell us in the comments or share anonymously using this form for a chance to be featured in a Buzzfeed Community post.
