This is a real friendship story about Linnea, who found her best friend Josephine on Gofrendly, the women-only friendship app, at a time when her heart had just been broken. Here’s how it happened, in Linnea’s own words.
Key Takeaways
- Linnea was alone one weekend, freshly hurt by a breakup, when she started scrolling Gofrendly to meet new people.
- Josephine reached out first, and they started chatting and decided to meet right away.
- Today they do everything together and are as close as sisters.
Linnea & Josephine’s Real Friendship Story
“It all began with the app. I found myself alone one weekend, freshly hurt by a breakup, aimlessly scrolling through Gofrendly. I figured that meeting new people and forming new connections might help heal my wounded heart,” Linnea says.
“I must have saved a bunch of profiles unknowingly, but Josephine’s profile was the one that caught my attention. When she reached out, I felt an instant connection and sensed that we were in for a great time. We started chatting, and without hesitation, decided to meet right away.”
The First Meeting
“That first meeting was filled with laughter, fun, and a sense of ease that allowed me to be completely myself. I opened up about my life, and it was evident within the first ten minutes of our encounter that Josephine was there for me.”
“Our meetings became more frequent, and our conversations became a daily ritual. Today, we are the closest of friends, with a bond that’s unlike any other I’ve experienced.”
“Josephine came into my life at the perfect moment, and I couldn't be happier for it.”
— Linnea, Gofrendly member“I’ve never felt as content and elated as I do with Josephine in my life. We do everything together, share our deepest thoughts, and are as close as sisters. I’ve never had so much fun with anyone else. Josephine is truly the best friend I’ve ever had.”
A Beacon of Hope
“Gofrendly, an app I initially took for granted, has turned out to be a beacon of hope in my life. When I had given up on the possibility of finding a soulmate and best friend, this app proved me wrong. Josephine came into my life at the perfect moment, and I couldn’t be happier for it.”
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What Linnea & Josephine’s Friendship Can Teach You
Their story is a reminder of a few simple things.
- A hard time can be a good time to reach out. Linnea started scrolling Gofrendly right after a breakup, hoping new connections would help her heal.
- Meet sooner rather than later. They chatted and decided to meet right away, and the first meeting was full of laughter and ease.
- Let yourself be seen. Linnea opened up about her life at that first meeting, and within ten minutes she felt that Josephine was there for her.
- Make it a habit. Their meetings became more frequent and their conversations a daily ritual, and today they are the closest of friends.
If you’re looking for a closer friendship yourself, you’re far from alone: around 1 in 10 UK adults say they have no close friends, according to a Belonging Forum survey of 10,000 UK adults published in 2025.
1 in 10UK adults say they have no close friends. A close friendship like Linnea and Josephine’s can start with someone reaching out.
Source: Belonging Forum / Opinium survey of 10,000 UK adults (March 2025)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a real Gofrendly member story?
Yes. Linnea shared her own experience of meeting Josephine through Gofrendly, and her words appear here as she wrote them.
How quickly did Linnea and Josephine meet?
Very quickly. Josephine reached out first, they started chatting and decided to meet right away. Within the first ten minutes of that first meeting, Linnea felt that Josephine was there for her.
Can I share my own Gofrendly friendship story?
We’d love to hear it – every real friendship story starts with someone sharing theirs. Share your friendship story through our form.
After a breakup, it’s easy to focus on what’s been lost. Linnea’s story is a reminder that it can also be the moment a new friendship begins. If you’re wondering how long it takes to find a friend like that, our piece on how long it takes to become best friends looks at the research, and our guide to making friends as a woman covers the first steps.
