Shared interests: where lasting friendships start

When you talk about what you love, you light up. It happens to everyone: just mention your favourite album, a mountain trail or the plant you have been looking after for years, and the words come by themselves. That is why shared interests are such a natural starting point for a friendship.

Common ground makes everything easier

Starting a conversation with someone new can feel hard. But if you know they also love Scandinavian crime novels or film photography, your first question is already there. Common ground removes the awkwardness and leaves room for curiosity.

From passions to values

Behind a passion there is often a way of being. People who love walking appreciate slowness; people who cook for others love taking care. By talking about what you enjoy, you will soon discover what you have in common at a deeper level too.

A few ideas to get started

• Choose the interests in your profile with care: they are your calling card.
• Browse kindred spirits and look for people who share at least one of your passions.
• Suggest something to do at a distance: read the same book, listen to the same record, swap a recipe.

Growing together

Lasting friendships are the ones where you learn something from each other. Maybe they will introduce you to a new author and you will teach them to grow basil on the balcony. That is how a shared passion becomes a shared story.

Update your profile with the things you truly love: somewhere, someone can't wait to talk about them with you.