Friends
Making friends as an adult, made simpler.
Friendship after school and early jobs takes effort nobody has time to organize. Zydeby matches you with people at a similar stage of life and plans the first get-together, one-on-one or in a small group.
Free to join. Works in your browser and on iPhone.
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Friend matching that fits real life
Same phase of life
Kids the same age, working full time or retired, single or married. You decide how much a similar phase matters. More on phase of life
Age is a light touch
Friends aren't filtered strictly by age. A 38-year-old and a 51-year-old with teenagers can have plenty in common.
Politics stays in its place
Your outlook is one small factor for friends, not a filter. You won't be sorted into a bubble.
Shared hobbies first
Pick up to five hobbies, from boating and the water to books and writing. Your activity ideas start with the ones you share.
One-on-one or a group
Meet one person at a time, join a weekly small group night, or both.
Bring a friend
If you both want to, each of you can bring a friend to a friendship meetup.
How friend matching works
Choose Make new friends
Add Find people with similar interests or An activity partner if those fit too.
Tell us your phase of life
Kids' ages, your work, and how much a similar phase matters to you.
Pick one-on-one, groups, or either
Group nights happen one evening a week in your area.
Meet and see
If it clicks, plan another. The app suggests a new idea every week or two.
Questions
Can I use Zydeby for friends only?
Yes. Choose friends, interests or mentoring and leave romance off. Married and partnered members only see these options.
Will I be matched with someone my age?
Usually close, but friends are matched on phase of life and fit more than age.
Who will I be matched with?
You choose who you'd like to meet as friends: anyone, or only men or only women.
Keep exploring
Your next good friend might live ten minutes away.
Free to join, in your browser or on iPhone. Answer at your own pace, and skip anything with “Rather not say.”