You deserve
Someone To Talk To
Book a Friend online for a warm, judgment-free Catch-up with a real person, from wherever you are.
Hey Ruth is for anyone who needs a real conversation.
Whether you're going through a big change, needing community, craving connection, or just want a good chat — there's a Friend here for you.
Life Transition
A lot has changed lately, and you're trying to find your footing in a new chapter
Craving Connection
Or maybe things have just gone quiet, and you're craving a genuine conversation
Want Real Talk
Or maybe you just want real talk — no swiping, no chatbots, just someone who's really listening
Whoever You Are
And however you got here - there's a Friend for your season.
That moment!
You know that feeling when you strike up a conversation with a stranger — at the gym, in the park, in the supermarket queue — and it somehow turns into a genuinely great chat? Well that’s exactly what Hey Ruth is built for. We wanted to take that spark of connection and make it available on purpose, not just by chance — so whenever you need some human connection, there’s a Friend ready and waiting.
LillianFounder of Hey Ruth
LillianThree steps to your
next Catch-up
Browse
Explore real, vetted people. Read their profiles and find someone who feels right.
Book
Pick a time that works. Book yourself into their calendar.
Connect
Join via a private, secure link. Just two people, connecting.
Meet some of our Friends
Real people, real personalities. Find someone who clicks.
Sometimes
you just need
Someone
To Talk To
No agenda. No pressure. No algorithms. Just a warm human being, ready to connect with you online — whenever you need it.
Find Your Person No lock-in contract · Book on demand · Reschedule up to 24 hrs beforeFAQ
Hey Ruth is a Platform where you can book a Friend online for a real, judgment-free conversation. Think of it as connecting people online in the most human way possible — warm, genuine, and on your terms.
No. Hey Ruth Friends are not therapists and Catch-ups are not therapy. It's simply human connection — enjoy a friendly conversation with a real online Friend, no agenda and no clinical setting.
Price is based on the length of your Catch-Up, with 30, 45 and 60-minute options available. Most people start with a 30-minute Catch-up to ease in, then move to 45 or 60-minutes once they've found a Friend they click with.
Yes. All Catch-ups happen via a private, secure link and every Friend is verified before joining the Platform.
Absolutely. Browse all available profiles and choose whoever feels like the right fit. No matching algorithm, no pressure — just your choice.
Yes, 100%. Hey Ruth is a completely platonic, built for social connections. Every Catch-up gives you a moment to meet someone new without any pressure.
Yes. Hey Ruth is a great platform to reduce social isolation and increase connection, especially for remote workers. Get in touch to to include Hey Ruth to your wellness offerings.
Some of our Friends are multilingual. Filter by language on the Find a Friend page and see what languages are available. As we grow our team, more language offerings will be available.
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