Text new friends who actually share your interests

Why texting is a good way to meet people

Texting takes the pressure off. You don't need to be on camera, or think of the perfect reply straight away.

• You have time to think about what you want to say.
• You can chat from anywhere, even when you can't talk out loud.
• People get to know what you think before what you look like.
• It's easy to step away when you need to.

How it works

It takes about a minute to start your first chat.

• Continue as a guest, or sign up with Google or email.
• Type a few interests, like anime, F1 or cooking.
• Get matched one-on-one with someone who shares one, and see what you have in common.
• Skip anytime. If you click with someone, add them as a friend and keep talking.

From a first chat to a real friend

One good conversation is a start, and it's the next few that build a friendship. When you click with someone, add them as a friend. If they add you back, you get a private chat you can come back to whenever you like, so you can pick up where you left off.

How to keep a text conversation going

A few habits make a big difference:

• Ask about something specific, not just "how are you?"
• Share a bit about yourself after each question, so it isn't an interview.
• Follow up on what they said earlier.
• If it's not clicking, skip without feeling bad. The other person can too.

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