Let’s face it, making new friends as an adult is not the easiest thing to accomplish.
Making friends as a grown-up is vastly different from when you were younger.
As a kid, there were school and extracurricular activities that encouraged camaraderie.
Bumble, consideredone of the best dating apps, acknowledges that this is a major issue for adults.
In 2016, they offered a solution: Bumble BFF.
This extension of Bumble is geared toward platonic friendships.
But does Bumble BFF actually foster lifelong friendships?
That’s one question that remains to be seen.
Danielle Bayard Jackson, Bumble BFF’s resident friendship expert, backs this approach.
She also suggests the time to read a person’s profile.
Take a look at their interests and profile badges.
This helps you better understand how well you two will mesh with one another.
verify you’re also putting effort into showcasing your interests.
Do you teach virtual makeup classes?
Are you an animal shelter volunteer?
These are all hobbies that should be proudly showcased on your profile.
Being intentional on Bumble BFF also means making your profile as attractive as possible.
Jackson suggests uploading at least four photos of yourself and saving the group pics for later.
Big smiles indicate a kind heart, so be mindful of how you are presenting yourself.
Do Bumble BFF friendships actually last?
You might not talk to these individuals daily, but the bond remains untouched.
Medium bloggerZulie Ranerelocated in 2021 and sought friendships through Bumble BFF.
The Everygirl contributorBeth Gillettealso experimented with Bumble BFF in her quest for companions.
In the end, the verdict is still out on Bumble BFF’s effectiveness.
If you find yourself not making any connections, don’t fret.
There is a big world outside the internet filled with people likely waiting for someone like you.
