Clyx Brings Its Friendship Method to New York in a Groundbreaking Collaboration
In a move designed to redefine how young adults build lasting friendships in urban environments, Clyx announced its official New York City expansion in partnership with Wondermind, the mental health platform founded by Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez. The collaboration, kicking off October 12, 2025, introduces a three-week Sunday wellness series featuring Reflecting, Releasing, and Resetting. The initiative aims to blend friendship-building with science-backed mental health practices, offering a structured path from casual connections to meaningful relationships.
The Collaboration: Where Friendship Meets Mental Health
Wondermind brings its evidence-informed approach to mental fitness, emphasizing the importance of connecting beyond screens. Co-founded by Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez, Wondermind collaborated with Clyx to refine the Friendship Method and to power Clyx’s AI matchmaking algorithm. The goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where city dwellers can move from online chats to real-life companionship. Mandy Teefey explains, “Mental health improves when people can connect offline; we’re proud to co-create a platform that helps friendships flourish in real life.”
For Clyx, the partnership with Wondermind complements a broader strategy to scale warmth, not screen time. The collaboration integrates Wondermind’s mental health science with Clyx’s social-first approach to help users form genuine, durable bonds. Alyx van der Vorm, CEO of Clyx, notes, “Clyx and Wondermind share a belief: real connection is the best care. By combining mental health tools with our Friendship Method, we demonstrate how tech can nurture magical friendships.”
The Clyx Method: Friendship, Repetition, Real Life
Clyx launched in New York City on September 18, 2025, positioning itself as an IRL-first platform that helps people turn fleeting connections into lasting friendships. The app uses a map-based feed to spotlight local events—from run clubs and yoga classes to book swaps and gallery nights—while letting users see what friends are planning to attend. AI-driven recommendations tailor events to individual personalities and interests and help identify potential “friend matches” at gatherings for an immediate sense of belonging.
The core principle is repetition: friendship, like fitness, grows through repeated, meaningful interactions. This idea is operationalized through the Programs feature, where users can buy tickets to join a sequence of three to four sessions with a consistent cohort. The repeated social exposure creates trust, fosters familiarity, and accelerates the transition from casual encounter to dependable companionship.
Program Details: Reflect, Release, Reset
The October NYC program features three themed sessions designed to help participants slow down, reflect, and reconnect. The schedule blends mindful movement, journaling, and community moments to cultivate trust and recognition among participants who may see each other week after week. The three installments are:
- Release — a yoga and connection evening to shed stress and set intentions.
- Reflect — a city walk with mindful pauses and journaling moments that encourage self-awareness and group bonding.
- Reset — a crafting night at Happy Medium Art Cafe to reset energy and reinforce shared experiences.
Participants who enroll commit to the full October program, building repetition, familiarity, and a robust foundation for real friendships. The themes of reflection, release, and reset align with Wondermind’s emphasis on mental wellness and resilience, creating a holistic experience that nurtures both social and emotional health.
From New York to London: A Global Expansion of Real Connections
The NYC launch is followed by a cross‑Atlantic rollout, with London’s edition beginning October 19, 2025. The parallel programs will adapt the Reflect, Release, and Reset format to fit different city contexts while preserving the core aim: to provide a supportive environment where young people can cultivate meaningful circles beyond city life pressures and digital fatigue.
How to Join
Clyx is available for download now on the App Store and Google Play. Tickets for the Clyx x Wondermind wellness series can be purchased through the app, with the October sessions offering a structured pathway to lasting friendships and improved mental well-being.
Why This Matters for Young Adults
As loneliness persists amid busy digital feeds, Clyx’s NYC expansion reframes social tech as a tool for real-life warmth and supportive communities. The platform targets 18–30-year-olds—recent graduates, early-career professionals, and anyone seeking a meaningful circle outside traditional work or social scenes. By prioritizing shared time, rituals, and purposeful planning, Clyx’s approach complements Wondermind’s mission to make mental health accessible and stigma-free, one local gathering at a time.
The People Behind the Initiative
The collaboration features leaders from both organizations, with Clyx’s operational emphasis on user-friendly experiences and Wondermind’s science-backed mental fitness framework. The partnership exemplifies a growing trend in tech where platforms seek not only engagement but also personal growth and well-being, reinforcing the belief that friendship is a form of care.
