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forward. Once someone swipes right on you in return, you get matched with them. This is when both of you can message each other — you get 24 hours before the match expires — and talk. If it turns out you have similar interests and common ground, you can arrange to meet them and potentially become friends.</p><p id="4588">Making friends can be challenging, and it becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. Bumble cannot guarantee you will find a friend, but some people do. I’m a live example of how it’s possible to find friendships online, and Bumble is the reason my life has changed for the best.</p><h1 id="1a37">My Story: a Horrible Year, Full of Toxic Friendships</h1><p id="bff1">I have always been incredibly fortunate with friends. Dating has been tricky, but at every point of my life, I had at least a few meaningful and very close friendships. Life isn’t always kind to us, but my friends are one of the main reasons I’ve gotten through so many hardships. I understand that finding friends can be hard for some people, but I have been blessed with wonderful individuals in my close circle.</p><p id="1d9c">But friends drift away sometimes. This is what happened to me last year. When you switch jobs, you don’t spend enough time with friends you met at your old workplace. One of my best friends also got married, and she’s been focused on her partnership. In no way I’m criticizing her for that! I understand how life works: you prioritize your new family, and you may not see friends often enough. It also didn’t help that she lives 1.5 hours away from me, and that’s without traffic jams. Nearly all my friends lived almost two hours away from me, which has been an issue. What can you do! Toronto is a huge city, and many of us choose to live in the suburbs.</p><p id="dd39">I met three new friends at my new job. In the beginning, it seemed like an excellent turn of events. What I didn’t realize was how toxic and meaningless those friendships were. One of those people did nothing but spreading negativity, talking sh*t behind others’ backs, hating his life and showing almost no interest in creating a meaningful connection with me. I was going through a hard time emotionally, and I didn’t realize right away how badly it affected me. Luckily, the guy ghosted me for the stupidest reason, and I immediately acknowledged that my life is so much better without him. You don’t always notice how toxic some people are until they exit your life.</p><p id="1080">Another one of my new friends has been experiencing mental health issues, just like myself. Unfortunately, she wasn’t doing too well, and she couldn’t deal with it properly. The worst thing I could ever do to someone is to let my issues affect them negatively, which is why I always watch how I behave, and I care about other people’s feelings. But the new friend of mine was acting polarly different. After an exceptionally large burst-out on her part, I decided to disengage, and stopped making plans with her. I hope she’s doing better, but her behaviour started affecting me emotionally in a negative way. I cannot be friends with someone who happily receives my support with mental health, yet has zero regards for my own.</p><p id="2145">My third new friendship was probably the worst. It deserves an article on its own, but let’s say sometimes you meet someone with a beautiful soul and great values; however, after a while, you realize you were completely wrong about them. Long story short, this individual abandoned me during one of the worst times in my life, all while I’ve been there for him the entire time.</p><p id="8ce4">What can I say? Sometimes life gives you lemons. It’s been gifting me oranges — or whatever the sweetest fruit is — for my entire life friendship-wise, so it only made sense for me to meet three unsuitable friends. I’m not upset about that, as it taught me valuable lessons. What matters it’s in the past now, and my present is so much better.</p><h1 id="a176">How I Found Bumble and Created a Profile</h1><figure id="6401"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/1*r8A3qUMychqNLtlX7CK9Fg.jpeg"><figcaption>Licensed via <a href="https://www.freepik.com/home">Freepik</a></figcaption></figure><p id="65a3">I’m a self-proclaimed YouTube addict. Someone mentioned Bumble BFF in a

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video, so I decided to give it a shot. I’m sure Bumble advertises its features all over the Internet, so sooner or later, more people will know about it.</p><p id="1d3c">All I had to do is install the app, create a profile, write about myself and upload a few pictures. I indicated my interests and mentioned what I was looking for. First, I wasn’t very hopeful, but I decided to give it a shot. It was June 2020, a few months after quarantine started. There is no shame in looking for love online, and it’s understandable to look for friends too — especially during the pandemic. A few of my friends were too scared to socialize with others because they have older family members. I can’t blame them for looking out for their loved ones.</p><p id="2b96">Bumble came into my life at the exact time I needed it, and it was extremely useful during the lockdown. I’m sure I’m not the only one who decided to seek new connections once coronavirus hit and the world became uncertain overnight.</p><h1 id="b04a">One Week, Four Conversations and Two Great Friends — Hopefully, Forever</h1><p id="e65c">It’s quite easy for me to form connections with people, and Bumble wasn’t any different. I talked to four women, met with two of them in person, and both of these ladies are now my good friends. I spent most of this summer with them, and I try to see them every few weeks — if not every week. But most importantly, I was lucky to build meaningful friendships with these girls. We don’t just go out and have fun; we actually talk about anything and everything, support and motivate each other. I can’t predict the future, but I’d like to think that I’ll be friends with these two ladies for a very long time. If I’m lucky, we might end up being best friends for life — I assume this was the ultimate goal for creating the BBF mode.</p><p id="406c">One of my newfound friends told me she wasn’t very lucky using Bumble, because nearly every potential friend would happily chat with her, but wasn’t very keen on meeting face to face — even before the pandemic. She told me she has had dozens of conversations with different people, but it took her a while to make a friend. This is why I cannot promise that Bumble BFF will work for everyone because friendships can be as complicated as relationships. For some of us, it works out well relatively fast, while others may have less than positive experiences. But I am very happy and grateful for meeting two amazing people online.</p><h1 id="92c5">Bumble’s Bizz Mode: Finding Business Connections</h1><p id="9fa5">Bumble has another interesting mode: <a href="https://bumble.com/bizz">BIZZ</a>. It’s designed to help people network within their community. You can find business connections, potential job opportunities, and other business-related leads.</p><p id="8b8e">Personally, I haven’t tried this mode yet, because I didn’t have a reason to. I can’t provide feedback on BIZZ, but one day I might use it for career advancement purposes. Since I had such an excellent experience with Bumble BBF, I will certainly give BIZZ a chance.</p><h1 id="b2a4">Conclusion</h1><p id="fe63">What can I say? I’m delighted to have met two great friends. I am slightly embarrassed that while some of us are having a hard time during the pandemic, my life became a little bit better thanks to the new connections I made. But the truth is, I could have used Bumble any other time.</p><p id="3439">When you’re a child, it’s relatively easy to make friends. Some of us struggle with this during adulthood. We get busy, we focus on other priorities, and sometimes we forget how valuable relationships are. There are people around us who struggle with social anxiety and don’t have great social skills. Not everyone is great at forming friendships with a snap of a finger. Applications allow us to add value to our lives, and it can come in the form of a new friend.</p><p id="8cef">As I mentioned, I have always easily made friends. People tend to like me, and I usually like them back. But even those of us, who are surrounded by friends, may find themselves in a pickle. I’m glad I removed the toxic influences from my life, and I’m extremely lucky I gave Bumble a chance. It worked out quite well! I don’t promote or try to “sell” it to others, but I am keen on sharing my story.</p></article></body>

How Bumble Helps People Find Real Friendships, and How It Gifted Me Two Amazing People

A dating application designed for much more than dating

Tinder, Match, OkCupid, Hinge — we know many dating apps that popped up over the years, promising to help you find love. You hear countless stories, both good and bad, about people meeting through those applications. There is a chance you know someone who met their partner using an apps, as they are becoming increasingly popular. According to some experts, in a few years, 50% of people will be meeting exclusively online. It’s hard to deny the part dating apps play in our lives.

But there is one application vastly different from others. Not only it allows us to meet romantic interests, but it also introduces us to amazing people with one simple purpose: creating a meaningful friendship. We are used to hearing about others using dating apps to find relationships, but what about friends? Friendships are equally important to everyone. And while there are many ways to find friends, the dating app Bumble allows us to meet new friends easily and conveniently.

I should start by saying this article isn’t sponsored by Bumble. I simply want to share the story of meeting two wonderful individuals who became my close friends, which wouldn’t happen without this app. Sharing the details of how the application works and what others should expect seems useful too. You may not be looking for a friend right now, but if in the future you find yourself seeking a new friendship, you may wish to consider using Bumble — or some other app, if they are equally good. Without further ado, here is my story of finding friends online, as well as a brief characteristic of Bumble’s friend feature.

What is Bumble?

Bumble is an application designed for dating, finding friends and expanding a business network. It’s primarily known for the dating feature, not for other two modes it offers. Bumble was founded by a former Tinder employee who experienced sexual harassment and wanted to give women a chance to message men first after matching with them, not the other way around. This way, ladies can avoid potential harassment and unwanted advances.

According to SurveyMonkey.com, Bumble is the second most popular app after Tinder: 75% of young adults use Tinder, while Bumble attracts 31% of the aspiring daters. Therefore, despite it not being the number one dating application on the market, it’s still wildly popular.

Bumble BFF: The Mode Created to Find Friends

Bumble offers an amazing feature called BFF mode. It means you can reject the option of romantic dating and choose to search for friends instead. How does it work? All you have to do is install the Bumble application, select the BFF feature and create a profile.

Screenshots from the Bumble app — taken by the author

Similarly to the dating process, you will review the existing profiles, read them and swipe left or right: right to show your interest in the person, and left to reject and move forward. Once someone swipes right on you in return, you get matched with them. This is when both of you can message each other — you get 24 hours before the match expires — and talk. If it turns out you have similar interests and common ground, you can arrange to meet them and potentially become friends.

Making friends can be challenging, and it becomes increasingly difficult as we get older. Bumble cannot guarantee you will find a friend, but some people do. I’m a live example of how it’s possible to find friendships online, and Bumble is the reason my life has changed for the best.

My Story: a Horrible Year, Full of Toxic Friendships

I have always been incredibly fortunate with friends. Dating has been tricky, but at every point of my life, I had at least a few meaningful and very close friendships. Life isn’t always kind to us, but my friends are one of the main reasons I’ve gotten through so many hardships. I understand that finding friends can be hard for some people, but I have been blessed with wonderful individuals in my close circle.

But friends drift away sometimes. This is what happened to me last year. When you switch jobs, you don’t spend enough time with friends you met at your old workplace. One of my best friends also got married, and she’s been focused on her partnership. In no way I’m criticizing her for that! I understand how life works: you prioritize your new family, and you may not see friends often enough. It also didn’t help that she lives 1.5 hours away from me, and that’s without traffic jams. Nearly all my friends lived almost two hours away from me, which has been an issue. What can you do! Toronto is a huge city, and many of us choose to live in the suburbs.

I met three new friends at my new job. In the beginning, it seemed like an excellent turn of events. What I didn’t realize was how toxic and meaningless those friendships were. One of those people did nothing but spreading negativity, talking sh*t behind others’ backs, hating his life and showing almost no interest in creating a meaningful connection with me. I was going through a hard time emotionally, and I didn’t realize right away how badly it affected me. Luckily, the guy ghosted me for the stupidest reason, and I immediately acknowledged that my life is so much better without him. You don’t always notice how toxic some people are until they exit your life.

Another one of my new friends has been experiencing mental health issues, just like myself. Unfortunately, she wasn’t doing too well, and she couldn’t deal with it properly. The worst thing I could ever do to someone is to let my issues affect them negatively, which is why I always watch how I behave, and I care about other people’s feelings. But the new friend of mine was acting polarly different. After an exceptionally large burst-out on her part, I decided to disengage, and stopped making plans with her. I hope she’s doing better, but her behaviour started affecting me emotionally in a negative way. I cannot be friends with someone who happily receives my support with mental health, yet has zero regards for my own.

My third new friendship was probably the worst. It deserves an article on its own, but let’s say sometimes you meet someone with a beautiful soul and great values; however, after a while, you realize you were completely wrong about them. Long story short, this individual abandoned me during one of the worst times in my life, all while I’ve been there for him the entire time.

What can I say? Sometimes life gives you lemons. It’s been gifting me oranges — or whatever the sweetest fruit is — for my entire life friendship-wise, so it only made sense for me to meet three unsuitable friends. I’m not upset about that, as it taught me valuable lessons. What matters it’s in the past now, and my present is so much better.

How I Found Bumble and Created a Profile

I’m a self-proclaimed YouTube addict. Someone mentioned Bumble BFF in a video, so I decided to give it a shot. I’m sure Bumble advertises its features all over the Internet, so sooner or later, more people will know about it.

All I had to do is install the app, create a profile, write about myself and upload a few pictures. I indicated my interests and mentioned what I was looking for. First, I wasn’t very hopeful, but I decided to give it a shot. It was June 2020, a few months after quarantine started. There is no shame in looking for love online, and it’s understandable to look for friends too — especially during the pandemic. A few of my friends were too scared to socialize with others because they have older family members. I can’t blame them for looking out for their loved ones.

Bumble came into my life at the exact time I needed it, and it was extremely useful during the lockdown. I’m sure I’m not the only one who decided to seek new connections once coronavirus hit and the world became uncertain overnight.

One Week, Four Conversations and Two Great Friends — Hopefully, Forever

It’s quite easy for me to form connections with people, and Bumble wasn’t any different. I talked to four women, met with two of them in person, and both of these ladies are now my good friends. I spent most of this summer with them, and I try to see them every few weeks — if not every week. But most importantly, I was lucky to build meaningful friendships with these girls. We don’t just go out and have fun; we actually talk about anything and everything, support and motivate each other. I can’t predict the future, but I’d like to think that I’ll be friends with these two ladies for a very long time. If I’m lucky, we might end up being best friends for life — I assume this was the ultimate goal for creating the BBF mode.

One of my newfound friends told me she wasn’t very lucky using Bumble, because nearly every potential friend would happily chat with her, but wasn’t very keen on meeting face to face — even before the pandemic. She told me she has had dozens of conversations with different people, but it took her a while to make a friend. This is why I cannot promise that Bumble BFF will work for everyone because friendships can be as complicated as relationships. For some of us, it works out well relatively fast, while others may have less than positive experiences. But I am very happy and grateful for meeting two amazing people online.

Bumble’s Bizz Mode: Finding Business Connections

Bumble has another interesting mode: BIZZ. It’s designed to help people network within their community. You can find business connections, potential job opportunities, and other business-related leads.

Personally, I haven’t tried this mode yet, because I didn’t have a reason to. I can’t provide feedback on BIZZ, but one day I might use it for career advancement purposes. Since I had such an excellent experience with Bumble BBF, I will certainly give BIZZ a chance.

Conclusion

What can I say? I’m delighted to have met two great friends. I am slightly embarrassed that while some of us are having a hard time during the pandemic, my life became a little bit better thanks to the new connections I made. But the truth is, I could have used Bumble any other time.

When you’re a child, it’s relatively easy to make friends. Some of us struggle with this during adulthood. We get busy, we focus on other priorities, and sometimes we forget how valuable relationships are. There are people around us who struggle with social anxiety and don’t have great social skills. Not everyone is great at forming friendships with a snap of a finger. Applications allow us to add value to our lives, and it can come in the form of a new friend.

As I mentioned, I have always easily made friends. People tend to like me, and I usually like them back. But even those of us, who are surrounded by friends, may find themselves in a pickle. I’m glad I removed the toxic influences from my life, and I’m extremely lucky I gave Bumble a chance. It worked out quite well! I don’t promote or try to “sell” it to others, but I am keen on sharing my story.