Rent A Friend

Need a friend? You can rent one, really. There's a web site for that...

Everyone needs a friend, and if you're looking for a new way to find one, you can RENT one. It sounds funny at first, but there's a web site called RentAFriend.com, that takes friendship to a whole new level, platonically of course. Let's say you've got a hobby or skill that none of your real friends are particularly interested in, now you can rent someone to do that with. Need a friend to help you move, or check in on your out of state Grandma? You can rent that too. You can also find friends from all over the country, which can come in handy if you're traveling to an unfamiliar place, and would like a friend to show you around.

And if you're not looking to rent a friend, you could always be someone else's friend, and earn some money while you're at it. Once someone connects with you, you negotiate your own price. Most friends start at about $10 an hour.