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Notes on the people you notice

Cities, chance, and the people you almost spoke to. Written by the team that builds the app.

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How to Make Friends at a New Job

Starting a new job can feel overwhelming, but making friends doesn’t have to be. Learn simple, actionable ways to build connections and feel at home in your workplace.

What to Do After a Long Look From a Stranger

A long look from a stranger can leave you wondering. Here’s how to turn that moment into a meaningful connection, naturally and respectfully.

How to Find Someone You Saw on the Tram

Learn practical ways to reconnect with someone you noticed on the tram, including tips for striking up a conversation and using proximity-based apps like Matuvu.

An Alternative to Happn Without Gender Filters

Discover a social proximity app that connects you with people you’ve crossed paths with, without gender filters or dating pressure. Reconnect naturally with Matuvu.

How to Choose an App for Making Friends Nearby

Discover how to pick the right app for making friends nearby, focusing on real-life interactions, simplicity, and ethical social connections.

We Smiled at Each Other But I Said Nothing

Ever locked eyes with someone and smiled, only to walk away without saying a word? Here’s how to turn those fleeting moments into real connections.

How to Find Someone You Saw on the Bus

Learn practical ways to reconnect with someone you noticed on public transport, from striking up conversations to using a social proximity app like Matuvu.

Meet People in a New City: First Month Guide

Moving to a new city? Here’s how to build connections, explore neighborhoods, and turn everyday encounters into meaningful social ties.

Didn’t Dare Talk? How to Find Them Now

Missed a chance to connect with someone you saw? Here’s how to turn everyday encounters into meaningful social connections without awkwardness.