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It’s been a long year, to say the least. So it’s understandable if, after months in isolation, you’re ready to get out there and meet new
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people again. The problem? Making new friends can be seriously hard—especially if you’re out of social practice. Luckily, though, there are plenty of apps designed to help you find purely platonic pals also seeking companionship. Even better? They're free and take just a few secs to download.
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Fhese apps are a great way for people to self-identify as being interested in friendships," says Women’s Health advisory board member Chloe Carmichael, PhD, a
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New York-based clinical psychologist and author of Nervous Energy: Harness The Power Of Your Anxiety. "They demonstrate that there’s a pool of people all seeking the same thing: connection and friendship,
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which shows a common need." Noted! See? Just by joining the same app you already have something in common with your new bud.
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That said, it’s important to take things slowly before diving into one of these new friendships IRL. "If you want to strike up a conversation with someone who’s been going to the same workout class with you for months,
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you have that in-person opportunity to observe their demeanor beforehand," Carmichael explains. With apps, that’s not the case, and it’s hard to know what to expect before meeting in person.
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That’s why you should head to a neutral location with activities for you two to do (i.e. going on a walk, grabbing coffee, skating, biking) the first few times you meet, Carmichael says. (Safety first, folks!)
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Plus, since you’re already (probably) using apps on your phone to order takeout, call a car, and/or connect with your family on social media,
why not give these 14 best apps for making friends a try, too? They might just help you find a new BFF who’s been living on the next block this whole time. Your new social circle is just a few clicks away...