Frequently Asked Questions

Members hire us because they want dedicated assistance in finding, making, and keeping friendships. Many of our members find it difficult to make and build friendships, and they need assistance in meeting friends and don't know where to get started. Often, people come to us after trying various social groups that prove unsuccessful in establishing individual relationships. Since The Friendship Remedy offers one-on-one matching and Coaching, this is found to be an easier, more direct, and better way to connect and learn skills.

We start by really getting to know you—your interests, personality, communication style, and what you're looking for in a friend. This helps us personalize the matching process, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

We also take your safety seriously. That’s why we conduct both background and identity checks on every member, so you can feel confident that your matches are safe and genuine.

But we don’t stop there—our program also includes training and coaching to help you build and maintain lasting friendships. Whether it’s learning how to start conversations, handle misunderstandings, or simply enjoy shared time together, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

An E-Pal is a fellow teen around your age who shares some similar interests and connects with you through video chats to build a friendship. They will not live in your neighborhood and may even live in another state.  At times, you could choose to meet in person or visit each other. 

Since those with difficulties are challenged by many of the necessary skills to successfully meet, interact, and maintain friendships, coaching must be an integral part of the process.  Our coaches have a very hands-on approach and will work with you in an individual way tailored to your needs. Sometimes you will meet just with them, while other times you may choose to utilize their help during a video meet-up with your match.   They will monitor and be involved with your interactions to help guide you.

Although we have primarily covered the Tri-State area, we have also worked with people nationwide and are now vigorously building our presence nationwide.  

 Any teenager between the ages of 13 and 18 who wants to grow their friendships and friendship-building skills to form lasting connections can join as an E-Pal Member.

Absolutely not. We welcome teens of all abilities. Whether or not you have a diagnosis, or whether you struggle with social anxiety or not, if you’re between the ages of 13 and 19 and want to grow your friendship circle and friendship-building skills, we’d love to work with you.

When a match is found, we will email both members providing basic details and contact information for each other. You will then arrange a video call with your match to start getting to know each other.  If a coach is to be involved in the first meeting(s), then the coach will coordinate the meeting time.  

Absolutely!  If we feel you want more than is best for you, we'll let you know.

We ask that you minimally meet 1x a week for 30-60 minutes.   You can definiatley meet much more often if both of you agree. 

Self-direction regulations on individual-directed goods and services (IDGS) address services provided.  To utilize this, your budget must have the services allocated, and you must get approval through your Fiduciary Intermediary (FI) agency.  Each FI is individual and makes their decision about coverage.  If you need any additional information to provide for them, please give us a call. 

You can get started by pressing the 'Register Here' button on the Pricing and Payment page under Membership, where you'll pay for it.  Once you do that, Karen will reach out to you within a week with more information and to set up a meeting between you, your parent, and the matchmaker.  

You should always talk to a matchmaker and give feedback about how things are going. This is especially true when you're having a problem.  Both the matchmaker and the coach are there to help you and the relationships work.  We ask that you work hard to make the friendship work.  So, if there are difficulties, we will ask that you involve the coach in a meeting.  If the coach feels that it's not a compatible match, then both parties will agree not to continue the relationship. However, the coach may feel that you should keep working at it.  Keep in mind that relationships are difficult for average people, and they sometimes get uncomfortable.  This is a very important part of the process, even though it might not feel that way.  These are true experiences we all have and need to learn about.  Please understand we are not trying to be mean or single you out, we are just teaching you how to make relationships work.  

The Friendship Remedy does not, however Matchmaking for the Socially Challenged does. You can find them on the web at  www.matchmakingforme.com