Make time for a low-pressure social connection
Maintain your party.
Make a little time for someone whose company you value.
Check its fit with your age and answers, then choose a suitable plan.
Who this is for
Someone who would like a small, repeatable way to invest in a relationship they value.
Before you begin
Choose someone you would like to contact and a format that suits both of you. Consider whether the invitation is welcome and make declining straightforward.
A practical first step
Send a short invitation for a call, visit or shared activity. Offer a practical option while leaving room for the other person's availability and preferences.
What to review
Review whether the time together was meaningful and workable to repeat. The planned minutes are an editorial allowance, not a medically established dose of social contact.
Evidence, time and limits
The U.S. Surgeon General identifies social connection as important to health and encourages investing in relationships.
HHS · Social connectionTwenty minutes is our starting allowance for a conversation, not a medically established dose of social contact.
This is general health information with practical planning notes by RYKA. A buff does not add a promised number of years or change the app's population-based lifespan estimate. Use relevant professional advice for your circumstances.