Everything costs money in today’s NYC — even making a friend.
Every day, from packed subway cars to pedestrian-choked sidewalks, go-go Gothamites are surrounded by millions of other people wondering how to find more meaningful friendships — forever a challenge in this fast-paced city, and now even more so in the smartphone-obsessed modern age.
To bridge (and tunnel) the widening connection gap, Big Apple bond-hunters are increasingly banking on a growing number of paid pal-finding services — hoping to foster new platonic relationships.
These apps and websites are bringing New Yorkers together IRL, beating back the ongoing loneliness crisis — and in some cases, even spurring serious connections…