“When we feel lonely, but then we judge ourselves over that, it makes it even harder to put ourselves out there and to be vulnerable,” says Dr. Miriam Kirmayer.

“We’re capable of working through this,” Dr. Miriam Kirmayer says. “It’s not a sign that anything’s inherently wrong with us or anything’s changed as far as who we are in our friendships.”

Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, friendship expert, has noticed a reciprocal link between relationship issues and mental health struggles in her practice.

Dr. Miriam Kirmayer, a therapist and friendship expert in Montreal, says some of her clients in their 20s have had luck on friend apps.