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Private friendship introductions / Seattle
New friends.
Make Seattle feel a little closer.
Coffee that leads to another conversation. A walk beside the water. A show you would rather share. Find friends for your everyday Seattle.
Free to join. No subscription. Adults 18+.
Local roots.New connections.
Water, evergreens, and a warmer welcome.
Friendship, not datingPrivate profilesIntroductions you choose
A more personal way to meet
Good company,
thoughtfully found.
You tell us what matters. We look for a good fit. You decide whether to take the next step.
Consider an introduction.
Every introduction is personally reviewed before it is sent. Receive a free, private preview explaining what you have in common.
Choose to connect.
If you both express interest, photos are shared. Each person then chooses whether to pay the introduction fee. Your conversation opens after both payments are complete.
A thoughtful introduction can take time. Compatibility and availability guide each suggestion.
Start with something you enjoy
Your city.
Your kind of plans.
No need for a packed calendar or a brand-new hobby. Sometimes, the best place to start is something you already love.
01 / Coffee
Explore all interests
Coffee with a reason to stay
Find someone who enjoys an unhurried conversation.
Find good company 02 / WalkingCompany by the water
A lakeside loop or a favorite waterfront path.
Find good company 03 / Live musicShare the evening
Connect with someone who likes your kind of show.
Find good company 04 / Books & readingA story worth sharing
Meet a fellow reader for books, browsing, and conversation.
Find good companyPersonal, without being public
A little privacy.
A lot of possibility.
No public directory. No browsing through strangers. Your full questionnaire stays private, and a limited preview is shared only as part of a reviewed introduction.
We consider both people's interests, availability, location, and preferences. You can decline privately or pause when the timing is not right.
How your privacy is protectedSimple, considered, on your terms
Free to begin.
Connect when it feels right.
Your profile, matching, and private previews are free. No card is needed to get started.
$49per person, per introduction
you both choose
A one-time fee, with no subscription. Photos are shared after mutual interest and before payment. Your private conversation opens after both payments are complete.
Payment and refund detailsBefore your first hello
A few helpful answers.
Who is Emerald City Society for?
Adults 18 and older looking for platonic friendship in Seattle and nearby communities. Whether you are new here or have lived here for years, your interests and preferences guide the introductions. No club membership is needed.
Is this a dating service or a social club?
We introduce adults for platonic friendship. This is not a dating service, a club membership, or a calendar of hosted events. Once connected, you decide together what you would enjoy doing.
What will a proposed friend see?
The first preview includes your first name, age, city or town, short biography, and reasons you may enjoy meeting. Photos are shared after both people express interest, before payment. Your full questionnaire, birth date, ZIP code, family details, and private requirements are not shared.
Can I choose ages, genders, distance, and availability?
Yes. Your questionnaire includes these preferences and lets you distinguish flexible preferences from firm requirements. Both people's preferences are considered before an introduction is proposed.
How long does an introduction take?
A suitable introduction may take days, weeks, or longer, depending on who is available and how your preferences align. There is no charge while you wait, and an introduction is not guaranteed.
What does a personal review include?
Before an introduction is sent, a person reviews both profiles, photos, and practical preferences. This review is not identity verification or a background check. For a first meeting, choose a public place where you feel comfortable.
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A new friend starts
with a first hello.
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