Humans are social creatures. We need connection, not just to expand our world view, but for our wellbeing and survival. These apps will support you on your journey to find romantic partners, friends and collaborators, and to deepen the bonds that matter to you.

It’s a tale as old as... well, as old as the App Store! Plenty of happy couples find their way to one another through a dating app. If you’re seeking out a cute date that might turn into your spouse – or a new close friend, you’d be surprised – then these apps are for you.

Attention queer cuties or those that express their love in a non-traditional way (such as polyamory)! The following apps have plenty of options for all genders, sexualities and preferences on the rainbow, and we’re celebrating them for it.

Friends enrich our lives on an incredibly deep level, and yet it can be frustratingly hard to make new ones as adults with little time to spare. If it doesn’t happen for you via dating, try any of the following apps, which have dedicated features for getting to know new folks and finding communities.

One of the most important relationships is the one we have with ourselves. Becoming emotionally aware and learning about our patterns are the first steps to deeper and more meaningful relationships, with understanding and care. Dive into your emotional world with these apps.

Knowing yourself inside out is just one part of the equation – communicating your emotions to those that you love is a whole other conversation. Most people find it incredibly hard and tiptoe around their feelings, desires and boundaries. Because your connection will thrive when you get better at this relationship skill, look to these apps for support.

Making relationships with partners and friends successful and lasting is a lifelong journey of commitments and desire to learn from each other. These apps teach you how to embrace pleasure and are great kick-starters for more intimate conversations.

While deep talks might be nurturing, don’t forget to also focus on the pure joy that your connection brings. Bringing back the fun is incredibly underrated, but will do wonders for your relationships. The apps here offer spaces to connect or spark some interesting conversations.

Hands up if you didn’t think a relationship toolkit would talk about work. We tend to forget or dismiss work relationships in this context. Yet with the amount of hours spent in professional settings, these connections greatly impact our mood and wellbeing. These picks offer a space to connect with co-workers or help you improve your interpersonal skills.