How it Works
A deeper dive
Tell us about you
Take a short 2-minute quiz to see if Circles is right for you and sign up. You'll answer questions about your life stage, your relationship status, the parts of your identity that matter most to you, and what you're into.
Get matched
Our team dives deeper with you via a survey, reads every response, and hand-matches you into a group of 5-8 women. The survey includes the things a good friend would want to know before introducing you to someone. The questions also help you get clear on what you're actually looking for in a friendship.
Connect
You meet your group. Everyone connects through video messages on Marco Polo. It's more personal than texting, and it skips the scheduling stress of a live call or meetup. You Polo when it suits you, and watch when it suits you. A guide helps your Circle find its feet.
You build something real
Over four weeks together, the video messages add up. From the little daily check-ins to diving deep, real friendships are formed on your own time. Members tell us they came in hoping to meet one person and left with friends they'd fly across the country to see.
Is Marco Polo Circles in person or online?
Online. Your Circle is matched on life stage and interests rather than location, so the women in your group can be anywhere in the country. You connect through video messages in the Marco Polo app.
That's the point, not a compromise. No forced fun, no group chats that go nowhere, no waiting for plans that never get made — just an easier way to find real friends!
Try it outWhy it feels different
If you've tried apps that promise to help you make friends, you already know the pattern. You swipe, you match, you exchange a few messages, and then it fades because neither of you knows what to do next.
Circles works differently in three specific ways.
- A person matches you, not an algorithm. Someone reads your quiz and survey answers then decides where you fit. That's why members tell us the fit feels deliberate.
- You get a group, not a queue. Five to eight women, all placed at the same time, all there for the same reason. Nobody has to make the first awkward move alone.
- You pay once. $75 for your place in a Circle, not a monthly subscription.
FAQ
Who is Circles for?
Women who feel the friendship gap: new moms, empty nesters, women in a new city or a new chapter, anyone whose life is full but whose circle has quietly shrunk.
How big is a group?
Five to eight women, matched to your life stage and interests.
How do we actually talk?
Through video messages in the Marco Polo app. You record when you have a moment; they watch and reply when they do.
How long does a Circle last?
The guided program is 4 weeks, but the friendships are yours to keep. You can keep connecting with your group on Marco Polo for free after your Circle ends!
What does it cost?
$75, one time, for your place in a Circle. If you join another Circle later, it's $75 for that one. See our Pricing page for the details and our rematch guarantee.
Is it safe?
Circles is women-only and your group is five to eight people, not an open feed of strangers.
Ready to find your people? Take the quiz. It's 2 minutes.
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