Two people can share a postcode and still have nothing in common — and two people who live streets apart can turn out to be a brilliant match. That's why Find Your Bestie looks past simple proximity and considers what actually makes a friendship click. Here's what goes into a good match.
Your Interests
Hobbies and pastimes are the easiest starting point, and often the quickest way into a conversation. Whether it's walking, football, crafts, gaming, or something more niche, we look at how you like to spend your free time so you're matched with someone who'll actually want to join in.
Your Personality
Interests only get you so far — personality is what determines whether time together feels easy or awkward. We consider things like where you sit between outgoing and reserved, and how much social energy you tend to have, so your bestie's pace suits yours.
Communication Style
Some people love a long phone call, others prefer a quick message; some like to make plans well in advance, others are happier to arrange things on the fly. Matching on communication style helps a new friendship settle into a rhythm that works for both of you.
Values & Outlook
Shared values — how you treat people, what you care about, how you see the world — tend to matter more to a lasting friendship than any single hobby. We factor in your outlook alongside your interests, rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Sense of Humour
Humour is hard to quantify but easy to notice once it's missing. Getting a sense of how you like to joke around helps us avoid pairing you with someone whose idea of funny is completely different to yours.
Life Stage & Availability
A friendship works best when both people have a realistic amount of time for it. We take your life stage and general availability into account, so you're matched with someone whose schedule and priorities are broadly in step with yours.
Openness to New Things
Some of the best friendships come from trying something a little outside your usual routine. We also look at how open you are to new activities, so a good match can introduce you to something you wouldn't have tried alone.
What Makes a Good Match
No single factor makes a great bestie on its own — it's the combination of shared interests, compatible personality, similar values, and comfortable communication that gives a new friendship the best chance of lasting.
In short, Find Your Bestie's matching looks well beyond your postcode. By weighing interests, personality, values, and everyday compatibility together, we aim to introduce you to someone who feels less like a stranger and more like a friend from the first conversation.