Forming friendships is an integral part of being human. Whether it be days when life seems tough or when you wish to share your happiness with the world, having a close buddy can make life easier and brighter. And with every new friend you make, you learn new things and perspectives.
However, in today’s highly constricted world (thanks to the ongoing pandemic), making good friends can seem like a challenge. However, we are living in a highly digitized and social world, where you can find friends online. And many do!
According to a study conducted by CBS News, over 50 percent of teens between the ages of 13 and 17 make good friends online! And a separate article by Wall Street Journal reported that over 39 percent of women seek the help of dating apps to make platonic friends as well.
While there is certainly a fair share of apps out there to meet new people, you must always proceed with caution! You must also use socializing apps that are secure and smooth. Don’t worry at all; our guide has got your back in this regard. Here are five apps you can use to make good friends.
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airG – Meet New Friends
The value proposition of this socializing app is mentioned in its name quite clearly – it will help you in meeting new friends! If you read any AirG app review about this airG product, they all will mention the same thing that the app is ideal for connecting with people all over the world.
This is because the app caters to people from around the globe. This has allowed it to have quite a large pool of members belonging to diverse cultures and nationalities. Hence, when using the app, the sky is the limit when it comes to meeting new people and making friends.
The good thing about the airG app is that it is quite easy to use. You can enter different chatrooms to partake in various discussions. This way, you are more likely to find like-minded people and feel that you are a part of a community, albeit online.
The registration process of the socializing app is quite straightforward, and neither is it too invasive. By entering a few details about you, you can enjoy the various features offered by the app. You can also see what users are online in real-time.
The only downside of the app is that it features a lot of annoying ads. And the way to avoid the annoying interruptions is to sign up for the premium version of the airG.
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Nextdoor
Have you just moved into your new abode? Or maybe, you are settling into a new city after getting admitted to a university or finding a new job.
Moving into an alien neighborhood is never easy. And when you add a pandemic that further limits physical interactions with people, the task becomes even more overwhelming!
Nextdoor seems to be the perfect socializing app for this problem. Developed for harnessing social connections within the neighborhood, Nextdoor allows you to interact with your neighbors online by asking for their recommendations, taking part in virtual yard sales, and getting local news.
Hence, it is an organic way to know your neighbors. Since the app relies on your location to offer you options for virtual yard sales or recommendations, it increases the chances of getting to know the people who live around you. And breaking the first barrier ensures that you can easily approach people you like within your area.
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Meetup
Do you have a passion or eccentric hobby that your current friends don’t really relate to? Being different from your social group can be alienating at times. And it leaves room for finding and wanting new friends.
But, how do you ensure that the people you meet have the same interests as you? It turns out there is an app out there that does this job for you. Meetup pitches itself as a socializing app that helps you in finding a like-minded circle of friends.
Upon registering, the app asks about your interests and hobbies and then matches people on the basis of shared interests. For example, if you love wine tasting, it will match you with fellow enthusiasts. The same can be true for things like programming, partying, or photography.
You can further add demographic niches, like location and age, to further filter down the people and find ones you can physically meet up with once the exchanges seem fruitful and safe enough to take offline.
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Pawdates
For those of you who have a dog, you might want to get yourself a friend and your doggo a companion as well! Pawdates offers this two-in-one solution.
Let’s face it! If you have buddies that don’t have pets of their own, they might often get irritated by your constant obsession with your pet. Not to mention that they won’t be up for dog walks each time – leaving you alone with your pup. Not saying that is a bad situation to be in, but you do need someone who talks back to you at times as well!
Through Pawdates, you can connect with pet owners around you. This way, every time you take your pup out on a walk, you will have a friend to talk to, and your pet will have a buddy to play with!
To make sure that your pet has the best time, you can filter people as per the breed of their dogs. Or, you can focus primarily on what you want in a buddy. The multimedia option allows users to share photos, messages, and emojis with one another.
The basic version of Pawdates is free of cost. Premium users get additional features and an ad-free experience.
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Tastebuds
Who could have imagined that a time would come where you could make good friends via a music app as well? To be honest, it is surprising that it took so long for someone to come up with this idea. After all, music connects people at another level!
Tastebuds might be late to the party, but music lovers will be glad that it exists. This app allows users to meet people who have the same taste in music. The next time your current friends don’t want to go to the concert with you, you can use Tastebuds to find a concert buddy.
The best thing about this app is that it has various fun features like the ability to send your new friend a song (or even a virtual cow!). However, users of Android will be disappointed to know that the app is now available to them.
Also, at times, the matches you get are not really relevant to your location. Nonetheless, it is still great to make online friends you can freak out with the next time your favorite artist drops an album.
Remarks
Choose any of the five socializing apps to meet people that can one day become good friends. All of us constantly need new connections as we lose touch with our old ones.
Research about each of these apps on your own and select one where you feel you are most likely to meet the type of people you can be friends with. Do let us know if you end up making lasting friendships through the apps!
