Find A Friend

Being a 39-year-old mom who loves superheroes as much if not more than my 13-year-old son does can make trying to find adult friends a bit awkward. Most adults want to talk politics when I want to talk about the next Phase in the Marvel Universe. Whether you are new to town, coming out of your mommy daze, or just realizing you’d like to have some platonic adult interaction, making friends is hard. Instantly connecting with someone seems so easy as a kid but as an adult I struggle with it. I live far enough away from where I grew up that hanging out with my childhood friends needs a master plan of action trying to figure out traffic, what to do with the kids, how long the dog can be home alone, etc. And trying to find someone in a town you don’t know many people that have your same interests and want to hang out is like finding a needle in a haystack. I mean there’s an app for everything right? Here are a few apps to find friends and help you expand your social circle. —Jenny Cardoza

Bumble BFF

Bumble BFF to help you swipe right and find people with your same interests nearby that are looking for friendship.

Nextdoor

Stay up-to-date with what’s goin’ on in your neighborhood and get to know your neighbors with this app.

Meetup

Learn a new trade, take up a new hobby, or go somewhere and have fun. Meetup will help you find people wanting the same things so you can meetup and learn together.

Friended

Post icebreakers, guess what people’s interests are, and make connections using this app.

Friender

This app helps you pick activities you like and matches you up with others who are into the same activities so you can hang.

IRL

Get off your phone already! Find fellow hobbyists and nearby events with IRL. This app makes planning and meeting up a breeze.