Make Friends in Baltimore
Adult friendships are hard. Matching + facilitated get togethers = real connections without the awkwardness
Complete a quick survey and get matched with a group of individuals who also want to make friends and share your interests.
We are currently Beta Testing with reduced pricing
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How it works:
Friendship quiz
You take the quiz then we match a group of 4-6 people based on interests, location, stage of life.
1 initial meeting
To make it less awkward at that first meeting, we set up an initial facilitated virtual meeting so you can get to know each other before that first in-person meeting. You also will plan your next get togethers.
5 fun get togethers
Based on the groups’ preferences we will arrange fun outings for the group. This could be hanging out to play trivia, going to dinner, play games, Baltimore festivals, walking in the park, etc.
Post program
After the meetings, you can decide to move forward with the friends you have made and plan your own get togethers. Your group (or some members) can also request to continue support from us to plan your get togethers. Remember it takes 200+ hours. Or if you want to try it again, you are welcome to sign up for a new group!
Benefits of Friendship
People who have friends are more satisfied with their lives and less likely to suffer from depression
Choi, K. W., et al., The American Journal of Psychiatry, Vol. 177, No. 10, 2020
They are less likely to die and have fewer heart problems
Holt-Lunstad, J., et al., PLOS Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 7, 2010; Steptoe, A., et al., PNAS, Vol. 110, No. 15, 2013
How to make friends? Evidence shows you need:
50 hours of quality time together to go from strangers to acquaintances
90 hours to move from acquaintances to friends
200 hours to move from friends to close friends
Based on Jeffrey Hall’s Research
“Taken together, although good friendship can develop after spending 120–160 hours together … 200+ hours is likely needed …for friends to become good/best friends.”
Hall, J. A. (2018). How many hours does it take to make a friend? Journal of Social and Personal Relationships, 36(4), 1278-1296
“Having friends is an important predictor of happiness and life satisfaction”1
“Given significant constraints on free time, especially among working adults and parents, individuals must budget their time wisely to make time for friends“2
“It is not possible to have friends without first making friends.“3
Join a Friendship Group Today!
We are a new program in the testing phase. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us below.
✓ Engage in fun activities with new friends who share your interests and passions.
✓ Experience structured social opportunities that foster genuine connections and lasting relationships.