Our Playground

We create spaces for authentic connection through curated events —small, host-led gatherings designed to spark ease, laughter, and genuine conversation.

Curated Events
You’ll be invited to small, intimate gatherings created to spark real conversation, ease, and resonance. No pressure, just presence.
Warm Introductions
Most connections unfold naturally, and you’re always free to exchange details on your own. For those who prefer a little extra support, we can offer a warm introduction after the event—only if both people are interested.

Why Friending Spaces?

We’re Emotionally Starved.

We’re living in a time where dating apps, algorithms, and filtered realities have reshaped how we connect. Swiping replaced serendipity. Performative small talk replaced genuine curiosity. In a world of endless options, many of us are left feeling lonelier than ever. The result? A generation that’s craving intimacy—but burnt out on the means to find it.

Real Connection,

Thoughtfully Designed.

Through small, curated gatherings, we create space for genuine connection to unfold. These aren’t big, anonymous mixers—they’re intimate, host-guided gatherings where ease and resonance feel natural.

Whether you’re seeking friendship, a romantic spark, or simply want to feel more connected to yourself and others, Friending Spaces offers a more emotionally honest way to meet.

When you show up, you’re met with real people, real moments, and room to connect. Unlike endless scrolling, we reduce the friction of meeting someone new by curating both the experiences and the people in the room—saving you time, energy, and emotional bandwidth.

Most connections flow naturally, but for those who prefer a little extra support, we offer warm introductions—only when both people are interested.

Releasing the

Pressure to Perform

Years of career-first hustle, isolation, and algorithmic matching have left even the most emotionally intelligent adults struggling to form meaningful relationships. It’s not just you. The infrastructure for connection is simply broken. We bring back ease, intention and flow.

Born from
Lived Experience

Founded by three women—a psychotherapist, an executive recruiter, and a strategist who bridges both worlds—Friending Spaces was created to meet a real need: to help people feel seen, supported, and emotionally fulfilled through the journey to authentic connection.