Making adult friendship less awkward.
We built Friendships because making real friends as an adult is genuinely hard — and loneliness is quietly affecting millions of us.
After college, the casual social infrastructure disappears. No more dorms, clubs, or shared classes. You're dropped into a city — maybe one you barely know — expected to somehow build a social life from scratch. Dating apps exist. Work Slack exists. But there's nothing in between.
“36% of Americans report feeling seriously lonely — and it's worst among people aged 18–34.”
Source: Cigna Loneliness Index
What we built
AI Personality Matching
Not just shared interests. We match on communication style, friendship goals, and life stage — so you meet people who actually click.
Trial Hangouts
Low-stakes, structured first meetups. We suggest the activity, the spot, and even conversation starters. No awkward 'so... wanna hang?' texts.
Conversation Rescue AI
When the chat dies, we step in with the right question. Keep the momentum going until plans are made.
Built by someone who's been there.
I moved to a new city at 27 knowing exactly two people. I tried every app, every Meetup, every suggested hobby group. Nothing stuck. The problem wasn't effort — it was that the tools weren't designed for the specific awkwardness of adult friendship. Friendships is my answer to that. We're early, we're scrappy, and we're building this for people like us.
Our values
No fake friends
We won't pad your feed with strangers. Every match is intentional.
Real life first
Our goal is to get you off the app, not addicted to it.
Privacy by default
Your data is yours. We don't sell it, share it, or use it to target ads.
Ready to find your people?
Join the founding community — 100 spots at $12.99 lifetime. After that, $9.99/month.