Help shape Sapphic Sphere

Why can it still be so difficult to make real friends as an adult?

Sapphic Sphere is being created as a more intentional way for women to find their people, connect through shared interests and experiences, and build friendships that have the space to grow.

But before deciding exactly what it should become, I want to hear from the women it is being created for.

Your answers will help shape The Centre, our Interest Circles, the experiences we create, and how Sapphic Sphere launches.

There are no right answers. In fact, disagreement and hesitation are just as useful as enthusiasm — I want to understand what you genuinely think.

Estimated completion time: 5–7 minutes

Begin questionnaire

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Where are you now?

Let’s start with your experience of friendship today.

1. How would you describe your friendships and social connections at the moment?

Single choice — required

I have strong friendships and feel well connected I have people in my life, but I’d like deeper friendships I have good friends, but I’d like to meet more women who share my interests My friendships or circumstances have changed and I’m rebuilding I often feel I haven’t really found my people

2. Has anything changed in your life that has affected your friendships or desire for connection?

Select all that apply — optional

I’ve moved or my local environment has changed A relationship or important friendship has ended or changed My family or parenting circumstances have changed I’ve experienced bereavement or another significant life change My interests, priorities or outlook have evolved My existing friendships no longer fit quite as they once did Nothing significant has changed — I’d simply like more meaningful friendships Something else

Tell us more.

Required only when “Something else” is selected.

3. What feels hardest about making meaningful friendships as an adult?

Long answer — required

Say as much or as little as you like.

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What are you looking for?

Now imagine friendship was working much better for you.

4. If your friendship life felt really good a year from now, what would be different?

Long answer — required

5. Which ONE of these would make the biggest difference to you?

Single choice — required

Having a few genuinely close friends I can rely on Having people to regularly do things with Meeting women who share my interests and outlook Feeling part of a community where I’m known and recognised Other - tell us more in the comments

Tell us more.

Required only when “Other” is selected.

6. What most often gets in the way of making new friendships?

Single choice — required

It’s difficult to know where to meet compatible people Groups can feel intimidating or difficult to break into One-off meetings rarely turn into ongoing friendship I don’t have enough opportunities to see the same people regularly Other - tell us more in the comments

Tell us more.

Required only when “Other” is selected.

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Testing the idea

Now we’d like to tell you a little more about what we’re exploring.

Sapphic Sphere is based on a simple belief:

Real friendship shouldn’t be left to chance.

Instead of simply creating another large group or feed, we’re exploring a community with a regular rhythm, shared experiences and smaller Interest Circles — giving women reasons to meet, talk and see familiar faces again.

7. How strongly does this idea resonate with you?

Scale 1–5 — required

1 — Not at all5 — Very strongly

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8. What about this idea appeals to you most — if anything?

Long answer — optional

9. Is there anything about the idea that doesn’t appeal to you, concerns you, or would make you hesitate?

Long answer — optional

Please be candid. This is particularly useful while Sapphic Sphere is still being shaped.

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The Centre

We’re exploring a regular gathering called The Centre.

The Centre would be a consistent place to return to — designed around conversation, introductions, shared prompts and discovering other women in the community.

The idea is simple: instead of constantly starting again with strangers, women have opportunities to return, recognise familiar faces and allow connection to build over time.

10. How likely would you be to take part in something like The Centre?

Scale 1–5 — required

1 — Very unlikely5 — Very likely

1 2 3 4 5

11. What would make The Centre feel worth showing up for regularly?

Long answer — optional

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Interest Circles

We’re also exploring Interest Circles.

Rather than creating lots of empty groups in advance, Circles would develop around interests that members genuinely want to explore together.

12. Which kinds of interests would you most like to connect with other women around?

Select all that apply — required

What would you add?

Required only when “Something else” is selected.

13. If you could create ONE Interest Circle you’d be genuinely excited to participate in, what would it be?

Short answer — required

14. Which kinds of experiences would you genuinely make time for?

Select all that apply — required

Small in-person gatherings Online social gatherings Walks or outdoor activities Book, film or culture discussions Creative or making activities Shared meals or food experiences Talks, workshops or learning experiences Trips, days out or local experiences Something else

Tell us what you’d love to do.

Required only when “Something else” is selected.

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How would you take part?

Sapphic Sphere isn’t intended to be something that’s simply consumed.

Different women will naturally want to participate in different ways.

15. Which best describes how you’d ideally participate?

Single choice — required

I’d mainly like to attend and get to know people I’d enjoy participating regularly and suggesting ideas I could imagine helping organise something once I felt comfortable I’d potentially like to host a Circle or experience Other - tell us more in the comments

Tell us more.

Required only when “Other” is selected.

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Value & membership

Sapphic Sphere is intended to be a paid community.

Membership would support the structure behind the community and include The Centre, Interest Circles, community experiences, and opportunities to connect with other members.

We’re currently exploring a starting membership price of £14.99 per month, with discounted quarterly and annual options.

16. At £14.99 per month, how does the proposed membership price feel to you?

Single choice — required

Lower than I would expect for something like this About what I would expect A little higher than I expected, but potentially worthwhile More than I would personally want to spend Other - tell us more in the comments

Tell us more.

Required only when “Other” is selected.

17. What would Sapphic Sphere need to deliver for £14.99 per month to feel genuinely worthwhile to you?

Long answer — required

Think about what would make you feel, “Yes, this is worth keeping in my life.”

18. If Sapphic Sphere felt right for you, which membership option would you be most likely to choose?

Single choice — required

£14.99 monthly — maximum flexibility £39.99 every 3 months — discounted compared with monthly £139 annually — best overall value I’d want to experience Sapphic Sphere before choosing I probably wouldn’t pay for membership

19. What, if anything, might stop you from becoming a paid member?

Long answer — optional

Please be candid. Your answer is particularly useful while Sapphic Sphere is still being shaped.

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One last thing…

20. What’s the ONE thing Sapphic Sphere would need to get right for you to want to be part of it?

Long answer — required

21. Is there anything you wish we’d asked — or anything else you think we should know?

Long answer — optional

A little about you

These final questions are optional. They’ll help us understand whether different women are looking for different things from Sapphic Sphere.

22. What age range are you in?

Single choice — optional

23. Where are you based?

Short answer — optional

Town/city or general area is enough. Please don’t provide your full address.

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