Frendie, the friendship app, has been helping people connect and make meaningful friendships at all stages of life for a few years now. Over the years, we’ve received wonderful feedback from our users and heard countless inspiring stories of connections that began on Frendie and grew into genuine, lasting friendships.
Today, with permission, we’re sharing the experiences of three Frendie users who found friends through the app in surprising and rewarding ways. At the end of this post, we’ve also included some handy tips to help you get the most out of Frendie. We hope these stories and tips inspire you to download the app, start connecting, and maybe even make a new friend today!
Woman, 30, Parainen: Making Friends in a New Town
"I decided to try Frendie after moving to a new town where I didn’t know anyone. Right away, I found the app easy to navigate and setting up my profile was simple.
At first, there weren’t many users from my area, but gradually, more people appeared. One day, I got a friend request from someone around my age who lived nearby. We exchanged a few messages on the app, quickly realizing we had a lot in common. We moved our conversation to WhatsApp and arranged to meet up the following week.
We met at her place for coffee, and since then, we’ve been meeting up about once a month for walks, enjoying the fresh air and exercising together. We talk about everything — books, crafts, TV shows, and life in general. I’m so grateful to Frendie for making it possible to find friends like this. ♡"
Male, 45+, Greater Helsinki area: Weekly Calls with a Long-Distance Friend
"After taking a break from working life, the need for social contacts reared its head in a completely different way.
I’m not a fan of crowded places, and I don’t have any sports-related hobbies, so I didn’t have a natural way to meet new people. Then I noticed an ad for Frendie on a community bulletin board. It seemed like a perfect fit — I could connect with interesting, diverse people in a way that worked for me.
Different friends really do enrich life. I was pleased to see Frendie’s community is made up of all kinds of people, which makes conversations varied and interesting. I’m a social person, so I enjoy getting to know people from all walks of life. While I’d love to see more people my age on the app, I understand that younger users might hesitate to connect with an older friend.
Through Frendie, I’ve found a few long-distance friends. One, in particular, stands out—we talk on the phone weekly, discussing everything from world events to new houseplants and even politics. While in-person meetups are great, these long, genuine phone calls make it feel like my friend is right there with me."
Different friends really do enrich life. I was pleased to see Frendie’s community is made up of all kinds of people, which makes conversations varied and interesting.
Woman, 21, Turku: You never know what kind of friendship can arise from a first meeting!
"For me, Frendie has been great. Some connections have drifted apart, kind of like on Tinder. You don’t always click with everyone, but I did find one really good friend here!
"If I have one piece of advice for other users, it’s this: even if you’re feeling nervous about meeting someone new or unsure of what to talk about, take the chance and go! You never know what kind of friendship might grow from that first meeting. Plan something casual and easy for your first 'friend date' — like grabbing a coffee. It’s a great way to keep things relaxed."
"If I have one piece of advice for other users, it’s this: even if you’re feeling nervous about meeting someone new or unsure of what to talk about, take the chance and go! You never know what kind of friendship might grow from that first meeting."
Tips to make the most of Frendie – Maximize your experience and start connecting today
Be open and proactive. Sometimes a simple “Hello!” can open the door to a new friendship.
Your profile is your calling card. Choose a profile picture that clearly shows your face, and share a bit about who you are and the type of friends you’re looking for.
Stay open to different ways of connecting. Often, the best friendships start from the most unexpected encounters!
Have your own story to share? We’d love to hear from you! You can reach out to the Frendie team directly through the app or email us at info@frendie.fi.
How does the Frendie app work?
Read the in-depth feature description and learn how to get the most out of the Frendie friendship app!
