Finding Your People in the Five Boroughs
One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from my grandmother: "Making friends is a full-time job in New York City." She wasn't exaggerating. Between work, obligations, and just trying to keep yourself together in this expensive, demanding city, friendship building often falls to the bottom of the priority list. Yet we desperately want those deep connections. I've watched so many people in New York—talented, kind, interesting people—struggle to build a real social circle, not because they're not likeable, but because they haven't found their people yet. The thing about this city is that it's huge. Your people could be anywhere. They could be on the other side of town, working different hours, moving at a different pace. Finding them requires effort, timing, and sometimes a little luck. That's where I think companionship services offer something really valuable. They're not a replacement for friendship, but they're a bridge. They're a...