Governments can’t help. We’ll have to rebuild social lives for ourselves

We live in uncertain times, and the pandemic has shifted ground that we always assumed stable. Our original research displays the concerning psychological consequences of this instability, with widespread suffering at the hands of COVID-19. However, as normalcy appears on the horizon, now is the time to begin rebuilding a sense of certainty and stability. Expect fethr to be front and centre of this process. Isolated from friends, with life plans shot to pieces and […]

Fethr’s 7-Step Guide to Throwing The Best Dinner Party Ever

With International Friendship Day right around the corner, we’ve put together a 7-step guide to planning a dinner party for the ages. Show your friends how much they mean to you and earn some brownie points along the way. International Friendship Day was introduced in 2011 by the United Nations to promote understanding, solidarity and a global commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. It serves as a lovely reminder of all the feelings of comfort and […]

Why tech can never replace in-person interaction

People are fed up of Zoom. They’re cynical about dating apps. Social media leaves them unfulfilled, craving real, in-person interactions. Fethr’s original research findings back this up: even though meeting online is easier in a practical sense (lots of potential friends collected in one place, don’t have to get off your sofa), 63% of people would prefer to meet people face to face rather than online. With in person interactions limited due to lockdowns, we’re […]