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How to Start a Conversation Online Without Saying "Hey"

We've all been there: staring at a chat box, fingers hovering over the keyboard, defaulting to the most common (and least exciting) opener—"hey." While there's nothing wrong with a simple greeting, it

Is It Weird to Talk to Strangers Online? Why It’s Actually Normal Now

Let’s just say it: talking to strangers online still has a stigma. Despite how normal it’s become to make friends on social media, hop on a random chat, or join a new online community, there’s often a

The Best Omegle Alternatives to Talk with Random Strangers in 2025

When Omegle shut down in late 2023, it marked the end of an era. For over a decade, the platform offered spontaneous video chats with strangers and became a cultural icon for online randomness. But as

Online Icebreakers That Aren’t Lame

Let’s be real: most icebreakers suck. “What’s your favorite color?” is fine when you’re six. But when you’re meeting someone online, whether it’s through a random chat, a dating app, or a virtual meet

Looking for Fun Video Chat Apps? Top Picks for 2025

There are a lot of video chat apps out there, but not all of them are actually fun. Some feel clunky, others are too serious, and a few are... well, just plain weird. So I went on a mission to try o

Making Friends in 2025: What's Changed & What Hasn't

Making friends in 2025 looks a lot different than it did a decade ago, but in many ways, it’s still grounded in the same human needs: connection, understanding, and shared experience. Technology has t

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How to Start a Conversation Online Without Saying "Hey"

Is It Weird to Talk to Strangers Online? Why It’s Actually Normal Now

The Best Omegle Alternatives to Talk with Random Strangers in 2025

Online Icebreakers That Aren’t Lame

Looking for Fun Video Chat Apps? Top Picks for 2025

Making Friends in 2025: What's Changed & What Hasn't

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