# Why Some People Are Paying to Make Friends

- Source: NYT Business
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:06:54+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/26/business/why-some-people-are-paying-to-make-friends.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/why-some-people-are-paying-to-make-friends-845e03/

Apps that match personalities — for a price — have surged in popularity amid a loneliness epidemic.

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