Just another girl looking for pals in a pandemic
By Morgan Hannah, Life & Style Editor
Witty, detailed bios invite conversation and questions; you want to entice someone to learn more about you.
If youâre like me and you donât already have a squad to have your back during these difficult times, it can feel rather lonely in the real world. Thatâs why Iâm giving Bumble BFF a try after seeing a couple of advertisements about gals making pals using the app. I always thought that online apps were designed for dating only, but Bumble BFF is a handy streamline way to make friends during any situation the world throws at you. Whether youâre looking for gym buddies, night out gals, roomies, workmates, or youâre up for a little bit of everything, Bumble BFF delivers.
Some tips Iâve put together to help you see success in your search for friends using Bumble BFF are to make sure you fill out your biography! Witty, detailed bios invite conversation and questions; you want to entice someone to learn more about you. Itâs also important to clearly outline what youâre looking forâif you want to find real friends to spend time with outside of the app, for example, make sure that that is highlighted.
Fun, exciting profile pictures are way better than just a stream of selfiesâremember, youâre not looking for a romantic partner, so showing off how cute you look in all your wardrobe isnât necessary (unless youâre looking for friends who enjoy fashion, dress up, or shopping). You come across as more independent yet inclusive if youâre not always posing with your current or past friends, boyfriends, or pets. Having a variety of photos that show off when youâre happy and doing what you love will guarantee more gals swiping âyesâ to you. Cool artsy photos and positive goal-oriented content is best for showing yourself as put together and taken seriously in the market for friends.
Initiate the conversation first. I know it came be intimidating, but thereâs nothing for you to lose! The entire conversation is during your own time and if things donât work out, you can simply un-match each other. Itâs best not to wait for the other person to talk first because if they donât, thatâs a potential friend lost. If youâre swiping âyes,â make sure youâre prepared to potentially make friends.
When you do initiate the conversation, try something fun and fresh! For example, ask them a bold, open-ended question with no limits to see how crazy or wild their imagination is! Or provide three random fun facts about yourself and ask for them to reciprocateâthis will get the conversation going and give you tidbits to talk about.
When replying to someone, donât just reply; try and figure out a way to keep the conversation going. Ask lots of questions, change the subject if it isnât flowing, play games, or if youâre feeling up for it, suggest stepping up a level and video chatting or meeting up in real life. Make sure to discuss each otherâs views and preferences on COVID-19 before meeting up in real life to ensure youâre both comfortable with what happens next.
I hope these tips help you see some serious results in your search for friends, but before I wrap things up, hereâs some last minute advice to keep in mind: donât hide behind your cell phone in photos, better yet donât just post selfies! Make sure you actually fill out your bio⌠youâre here to chat, so give âem something to chat about! If someone is actively online and conversing with you, be bold and participate! Donât wait for them to log off before you reply because whatâs the point of that? Happy hunting!
