What to look for if you are seeking a connection with a family or older person

If you are hoping to meet a new family or older person to connect with through GrandFriends, then there are a few things you can think about beforehand that will help you find a good match. Here are our top tips for finding the right connection.

Consider the basics

When you are looking for a match there are probably some simple things that will be yes or no answers for you when it comes to suitability. Some of those might be:

• Do I want to match with someone who smokes/vapes?

• Do I mind matching with someone who has strong religious views?

• Do I want to match with a family that has multiple children?

• Do I want to match with a older single person or a couple?

These basics can give you a good starting point when looking for a match.

Consider how far you are willing to travel or are able to travel

Depending on where you live there may not be a suitable match really close to you. So you may need to travel in order to find a match. Think about how far you would be willing to travel and how practical it is for you to do that. For example if you rely on public transport you’ll likely want to look for a match closer to home.

Look for someone that matches your energy levels

Everyone has different energy and activity levels but if yours aren’t compatible you might find it difficult to strike up a relationship. Look for a family or GrandFriend that matches the energy and activity levels you have. For example

If you are an older person with a medical condition that slows you down, look for a family that enjoys quieter activities like reading or playing board games.

If you are a family that loves sport and the outdoors look for a GrandFriend who keeps active and will be happy to do something like go for a walk with you.

Look for someone that matches your interests or who piques your interest in something new

It sounds obvious, but having shared interests goes a long way towards a good relationship. Look for a family or GrandFriend who shares your interests and can join you in those activities.

Alternatively, if you have always been interested in learning a new skill you might look for a family or GrandFriend skilled in that area. For example if your children have always wanted to learn how to knit, you might find an older lady who can teach you those skills.

We hope that these tips help you narrow your search for the right connection. If you’ve made a connection through GrandFriends we’d love to hear about it. Drop us a line at info@grandfirends.nz and tell us how you are getting on.