Would you rent a friend?
Here’s a new way to make some money that specifically eliminates sex from the deal (though who could stop you if both were interested?): RentaFriend.com It has a little bit of yick factor, in that people exchange money for what is usually done for free—the services friends do for each other. I guess I get itchy whenever money enters the equation, though I guess it always does, at some level or antoher. What do you think?
Popular rent a friend website allows people to pay for friendship; it’s created an internet buzz
‘Net Buzz ExaminerMarci Stone
RentAFriend.com allows people to rent friends from the US and Canada, and the site has created an internet buzz Monday morning. A friend can be rented to go to a movie, restaurant, a party, to teach you something, or show you around town, or just hang out. You enter your zip code and you can see profiles of friends available for rent in your area. In order to book that friend you must sign up on the website, and pay a small membership fee, and then you can contact the potential friends.
The site states that they are strictly a platonic friends website, and that they are not a dating website, nor are they an escort service.
A friend can be used for a variety of activities including: having a workout partner, someone to give you personal advice, go to a sporting event, or they can teach you a new language.
Many of the friends on RentAFriend.com are about $10 an hour, some are more. But most are willing to negotiate their fee depending on the activity. Once you become a member, you can contact the friend directly to speak about your plans.
