A community built on trust
Real friends.
Real connections.
We're building a safe, community-driven place where people can meet, share experiences, and form genuine friendships — not driven by algorithms, but by real human connection.
Cities
Which city launches first?
All cities →You can sign up from anywhere in the Netherlands. We start where enough people join; every sign-up counts for your own city.
Every city starts with one person
Sign up and put your city on the map. Cities appear here once enough people from them have joined.
Safe & Trusted
A carefully moderated space where you can be yourself without worry.
Human Connection
Meet people who share your interests in real life — not just online.
Community-Driven
Your voice shapes what FriendShaping becomes. We build this together.
Why we started
Loneliness is a growing crisis — and we want to change that.
My main goal is to connect people. It's a fact that people are becoming lonelier and more secluded. I know there are other sites offering similar services, but my focus is to create a safe and trusted environment — a place where friendships are based not only on algorithms, but on real human connections.
If the leap seems too big, I want to introduce a buddy & mentor system to help people get started. This way, I hope to lower the barrier to entry and make it easier for everyone to find friends and activities.
More information about us, our background, our vision and our goals are on our about us page.
Learn more about us →Sources: CBS · RIVM · Eén tegen Eenzaamheid · KPN
On the roadmap
What's coming
Rich Profiles
Expressive member profiles that reflect who you really are.
Activities
Create and manage real-world activities and events near you.
Messaging
Direct, private communication between members.
Search & Filter
Find people and activities that truly match your interests.
Groups & Events
Community forums, groups, and shared events for every interest.
Consensus
Vote on the features you want. The community steers the ship.