https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-some-people-are-using-apps-to-make-friendsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-some-people-are-using-apps-to-make-friendshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-some-people-are-using-apps-to-make-friends#u167327Sun, 01 Nov 2026 09:00:34 +0000Individuals are increasingly utilizing digital apps and paid social clubs to combat urban loneliness and forge genuine relationships. Platforms matching personalities for a fee have grown substantially in popularity amid a broader loneliness epidemic. In regions like India, young people participate in dinners and game nights for a price to connect with strangers. Concurrently, friendship platforms encounter familiar obstacles found in online dating, including user ghosting. Bumble indicates significant growth in its weekly user metrics, while alternative services introduce innovative methods f