After moving: getting out and meeting people

The real problem of the first weeks

After a move you know the way to work and the way to the supermarket, and rarely more. Friends are far away, colleagues go home in the evening, and the weekend can feel long. Many people wait until they are "settled" before going out, when going out is exactly what helps you settle.

Why bring someone along

Going out with someone is easier than going alone: you dare to walk into a café, push open the door of a gym or a market, ask for directions. On Rent a BFF you pick a verified profile near you, you decide the activity (a coffee, a walk, a market) and the length, and you discover your first favourite places with someone who knows the area.

Who it is for

• People who have just arrived in a city for work or study and do not know anyone yet.
• Remote workers who spend their days at home and want a regular outing.
• People easing back into social life after a break-up or a difficult time, at their own pace.
• Travellers settling for a few months, see also exploring a city with a local friend.

What it is not

It is not a dating site, a therapy service or a removal company. The company offered is strictly friendly and platonic. A BFF is not a health professional: if you are going through a very hard time, talk to a doctor or someone close to you as well. For the rules in France, read rent a friend: the complete guide.