She Went On 50 Bumble BFF Dates In 2023 And Is Now Sharing All Her Tips For Making New Friends
If you’re looking to make new friends in 2024 but can’t stand the thought of walking up to a stranger in public and introducing yourself, doing it online or through an app may be the way to go.
One TikTok creator recently summarized her experience of going on 50 Bumble BFF ‘dates’ in 2023, and other users are fascinated with her story.
Aimun Amatul (@aimun.like.praying) is a content creator and made her viral video about what she’s learned since going on her Bumble BFF dates in October 2023. Since then, her video has received over 189,000 likes, and many other TikTok viewers were inspired to start going on their own.
For those who don’t know, in 2016, the dating app Bumble launched Bumble BFF as a way for people to form non-romantic relationships and friendships through the app. Instead of swiping for partners, people can swipe for buddies.
“I went from someone who had no friends to someone who has a flourishing social life, so here’s what I learned,” says Aimun at the beginning of her video.
One of the first things Aimun learned during her Bumble BFF experience is that it’s okay to message your match first. With dating apps, people often get caught up in not knowing who should send the first message, as it’s often equated to making the ‘first move.’ However, Aimun says that when it comes to making new friends online, you shouldn’t be afraid to take the plunge.
“We’re all there for the same reason,” says Aimun.
Then, Aimun suggests that instead of exchanging messages on the app or texting back and forth for a few days, you should try to meet your Bumble BFF match in person within the first day of matching. It’s a lot better getting to know someone in person early on than getting that out of the way via texts and then not knowing what to talk about when you finally come face-to-face.
Next, Aimun says that making friends through this platform will not be enjoyable if you constantly try to people-please.
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“After meeting so many people, I’ve learned that people pleasing will only get you used,” says Aimun.
Other tips Aimun had for those meeting people on Bumble BFF is to do fun things like texting your matches random thoughts throughout the day as well as finding something you both enjoy doing and doing it with them once a week.
Aimun also suggested looking up and planning dates in advance based on your financial situation. For instance, if money is tight, research some fun friend dates that are cheap or free and have them ready to plan with your matches.
Another great thing Aimun learned about making friends this way is that it’s a great idea to introduce your new friends to other people in your life and have them do the same with you. It’s an easy way to build larger friend groups and social circles.
Finally, Aimun ends her video with some advice that is super important to keep in mind when forming new friendships.
“Over time, you’re gonna stop overthinking about who you are as a person and start being confident in who you are and what you bring to the table,” she says.
“Most importantly, have fun. We’re all here for the same reasons, so just enjoy it and see where it takes you.”
Have you ever tried Bumble BFF or making friends online?
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