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by uniclaude 3986 days ago
Interesting concept, and congratulations on shipping! I think you should rework the copy ("you group = liked"?!), but I'm interested in seeing whether this gets traction.

I'm based in Japan, where people usually like to meet in groups, even for romantic relationships (look for gōkon[1]), so if you don't have the growth you're looking for in the US, try on the other side of the Pacific. Ping me if you have a question.

1: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Group_dating#Japan

2 comments

Thanks uniclaude!

You definitely hit it nail on the head about meeting up in groups- it's a lot less awkward and safer.

FriendsTonight is less about dating and more about meeting new people- I envision it as more like meeting new people at a houseparty- there's no expectation of a people being single.

Growth has been tough- it's definitely a chicken/egg problem. Would love to hear more of your feedback, I'll definitely ping you.

Hey uniclaude, I have no way to message you directly, you can email me at sam@friendstonightapp.com