This is a real friendship story about two Gofrendly members whose friendship began the weekend one of them needed it most. Here’s how it happened, in Linnea’s own words.
Linnea & Josephine’s Story
“It all began with the app. I found myself alone one weekend, freshly hurt by a breakup, aimlessly scrolling through Gofrendly. I figured that meeting new people and forming new connections might help heal my wounded heart. I must have saved a bunch of profiles unknowingly, but Josephine’s profile was the one that caught my attention,” Linnea says. “When she reached out, I felt an instant connection and sensed that we were in for a great time. We started chatting, and without hesitation, decided to meet right away.”
“That first meeting was filled with laughter, fun, and a sense of ease that allowed me to be completely myself. I opened up about my life, and it was evident within the first ten minutes of our encounter that Josephine was there for me.”
“That first meeting was filled with laughter, fun, and a sense of ease that allowed me to be completely myself.”
— Linnea
Becoming Inseparable
“Our meetings became more frequent, and our conversations became a daily ritual. Today, we are the closest of friends, with a bond that’s unlike any other I’ve experienced,” Linnea says. “We do everything together, share our deepest thoughts, and are as close as sisters.” It’s not the only real friendship story that started with a single message and grew into something this close — it happens more often than you’d think.
Linnea and Josephine didn’t wait around — daily conversations and frequent meetups meant they packed in that kind of time fast, and it shows in how close they’ve become.
50 hoursis what research suggests it takes to move from acquaintance to friend — and more than 200 hours to become close friends. Linnea and Josephine got there faster than most: frequent meetups and daily conversations from the start.
Source: Jeffrey A. Hall, “How many hours does it take to make a friend?”, University of Kansas (2018).
Finding a Real Friend
“Gofrendly, an app I initially took for granted, has turned out to be a beacon of hope in my life. When I had given up on the possibility of finding a soulmate and best friend, this app proved me wrong,” Linnea says. If you’re going through something similar, widening your friend group as an adult is often the first step — even, or especially, during a hard stretch.
What Linnea & Josephine’s Friendship Can Teach You
- A hard moment can be a good time to reach out. Linnea matched with Josephine during a low point, and it became the start of something good.
- Say yes to meeting right away. They met almost immediately after their first chat, which sped up the connection.
- Let yourself be open. Linnea opened up early, which is part of what made the friendship feel real fast.
Common Questions About This Real Friendship Story
How did Linnea and Josephine’s friendship start?
Linnea was going through a breakup and started browsing Gofrendly. Josephine’s profile stood out, and they met up right away.
Is it normal to make a new friend during a hard time?
Yes — a breakup or a difficult period is often exactly when a new friendship can help the most, as it did for Linnea.
What’s the best way to start a friendship on Gofrendly?
Don’t wait to meet in person once you feel a connection — that’s usually how a real friendship story begins on Gofrendly.
Can I share my own Gofrendly friendship story?
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