This is a real friendship story about two Gofrendly members whose daily check-ins turned into one of the steadiest relationships in both their lives. Here’s how it happened, in their own words.
Ninni & Hannah’s Story
Ninni had just gone through a breakup, and Hannah had just moved to a new city, when they found each other on Gofrendly. “Without Gofrendly, we wouldn’t have found each other. We talk to each other at least three times a day and try to meet as often as we can,” Hannah says. “This app has played a significant role in our lives,” Ninni adds.
They matched on shared interests and started with casual coffee meetups every so often. After about a month, they both realised how much they enjoyed each other’s company — and from there, casual turned into best friends. “It’s almost unbelievable how perfectly we complement each other, and we have a blast whenever we’re together,” they both say, laughing.
Building Something Consistent
Ninni and Hannah don’t just save each other for special occasions — nights out, parties, and workouts at the gym are all part of the routine. “Or sometimes we just meet and chat. We can talk about anything, and having someone with whom you can share everything feels absolutely fantastic,” Hannah says.
Moving somewhere new and trying to build real connections isn’t easy. “Many people want to meet new friends, but it can be quite challenging. Everyone has their own lives — partners, families, and long-standing friendships,” Ninni points out. It’s a big part of why their friendship means as much as it does: it didn’t happen by accident, and neither of them takes it for granted. If you’re in the same spot, our guide on how to widen your friend group as an adult has more practical ways to start.
Finding a Real Friend
It’s been almost a year since Ninni and Hannah first connected on the app, and both are confident their friendship will keep growing for years to come. “We’ve even promised each other that we’ll live in the same retirement home when we grow old!” Hannah says, laughing. It’s not the only real friendship story that started with one match and grew into something permanent — Josephine and Bella’s journey looked a lot like this too.
What Ninni & Hannah’s Friendship Can Teach You
- Starting over is a good enough reason. A breakup and a move to a new city were both starting points, not setbacks — they’re exactly why Ninni and Hannah were open to meeting someone new.
- Let casual build into consistent. It took about a month of casual coffee meetups before things clicked — the friendship grew from repetition, not a single big moment.
- Make room for the everyday, not just the big nights out. Gym sessions and simple chats matter as much as parties — consistency is what made this friendship last.
Ninni and Hannah’s story is a good reminder of something the numbers back up, too.
87%of Americans now have fewer than ten close friends — up from two-thirds in 1990. Ninni and Hannah are proof that number isn’t permanent — even after a breakup and a move, sometimes it just takes one match and a willingness to keep showing up.
Source: Survey Center on American Life, American Perspectives Survey (2021)
Common Questions About This Real Friendship Story
How did Ninni and Hannah’s friendship start?
They matched on Gofrendly and started with casual coffee meetups. After about a month, it turned from casual into a close, consistent friendship.
Is it normal to make friends after a breakup or a move?
Very. Both Ninni and Hannah were navigating a big life change — a breakup and a relocation — when they connected, and that shared timing became part of what made their friendship click.
What keeps a friendship like this going long-term?
Consistency. Ninni and Hannah talk multiple times a day and make a point of seeing each other regularly — that’s usually how a real friendship story turns into a lasting one.
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“It’s almost unbelievable how perfectly we complement each other, and we have a blast whenever we’re together.”
— Ninni & Hannah
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