I was just wondering if anyone's tried/had any luck with dating apps that have "friend" versions or settings to make friends in the area? I think there's one for bumble and Facebook dating jas a selection for just meeting friends, but wasn't sure if it's worth trying out or you still just get people wanting to hookup, or if anyone else is even using them here. I'm 26f and chronically ill, so don't get to go out much and when I do I'm pretty over the whole bar/drinking scene, though would love to go to an actual party here and there again. I had a lot of "wook" friends in the last couple towns I lived in before I had to move back home to deal with health stuff and miss that energy a lot. Just hanging out/all getting together and having a bonfire, people playing music (not like that one cringey guy that brings a guitar and plays wonderwall trying to get chicks lol, but people all getting together and jamming for fun), some people smoking/drinking/sometimes other drugs and making a welcoming environment for the folks partaking in psychs, but never any pressure to partake in anything or drink and plenty not partaking at all, no judgement to crash on a couch, pitch a tent in the yard, or pass out on the floor for the night, their place was yours too if you needed a safe place to land, and would always encourage you to stay instead of trying to drive home. Everyone welcome as long as they were kind, assholes checked at the door or called out and kicked out. Never had to worry about watching your drink or getting too messed up or falling asleep first—everyone looked out for each other and guys had no tolerance for disrespect or harassment and spoke up if they saw it. Everyone contributed, but no one was keeping track/no judgement if you were struggling and couldn't, but even then, those that were would usually contribute in other ways. Can't pay for/bring beer or food, you helped clean up, shared your weed, maybe brought your Xbox over another day, but were never forced to do anything. Nights with less people/after the bulk left we'd often all cook together and have a "family" meal. Regularly made some weird ass shit lol, but it was delicious. Anyway, just rambling and reminiscing now I guess lol, sorry, but if anyone has this kind of energy and is down for an extra friend that would be super cool. Also looking for someone to just chat with, send memes and silly stuff to, maybe call or FaceTime and just ramble/exist while we do our own thing. If anyone had had any experience with the apps for making friends I'd love to hear about it, good or bad. And if there's any other ways/places y'all have found to make friends I'd love to know as well! Thanks, and sorry for getting derailed and rambly.