We played it on a girls’ trip. Ended up crying, laughing, and trauma-bonding — in the best way. It was the most emotionally satisfying night we’ve had in ages. Friendship therapy, disguised as fun.d actually doable.
Because real friendships aren’t built on memes and brunch plans.
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Friendship deserves the same depth we give to love
We kept noticing something in therapy — adults struggle to make and maintain friendships.We build walls, we overthink, we assume.So, we created a tool that makes vulnerability feel safe again — and fun.Each question is crafted to help you see and be seen, to laugh a little, and to maybe say, “I didn’t know that about you.”It’s friendship, but emotionally fluent.
Connection isn’t luck — it’s a skill you can practice.1What's inside
3 decks of therapy-based cards — Assume, Reflect, Connect
75 prompts built from research on friendship formation
Reflective and playful questions crafted by psychologists
Minimal, travel-friendly design for spontaneous hangs
Companion guide to deepen connection post-game
2How to use
Pick the deck that fits your current vibe — Assume, Reflect, or Connect.
Take turns drawing cards and answering honestly (yes, even the awkward ones).
Let the conversation flow — no rules, no right answers.
Use the reflection moments to notice what you’re learning about each other.
End on the Connect deck — where laughter and lightness seal the bond.
3Why it works
Friendship isn’t random — it follows predictable psychological patterns.
Research shows that lasting bonds are built through three key stages: assumption, vulnerability, and shared experience.
This game mirrors that exact arc.
It helps you challenge your assumptions, engage in authentic reflection, and then move toward fun, playful connection — the secret ingredient to long-term closeness.
By blending therapy-based prompts with game design, What Happens After Hello rewires the way we relate — turning conversation into chemistry.
4Good to know
Rooted in social and psychological research on friendship formation
Designed by therapists to build emotional safety and genuine curiosity
Perfect for new friendships, old bonds, or group game nights
Each deck—Assume, Reflect, Connect—represents a stage of how relationships deepen
Ideal for self-exploration, emotional intelligence, and joyful connection
Rs. 1,500.00
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What people say
Loved by thoughtful humans
Finally, a game that’s not about winning — it’s about getting each other. Our group chat hasn’t stopped talking about it since. 10/10 for emotional hangovers.
I played it with my college bestie after years apart. Somehow, it made us feel sixteen again — only wiser, softer, and more honest.
I brought it to a team retreat. We went from awkward coworkers to actual humans. HR should hand this out with laptops.
It reminded me that I can still make new friends in my 30s. Assume, Reflect, Connect — and suddenly, you’re not strangers anymore.
Because great things rarely travel alone.
Pairs well with
Handpicked add-ons our therapists actually use.
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What happens over a meal?
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Behind the design
Why we build tools for feelings (not just vibes).
In therapy, we often hear a quiet truth: “I don’t know how to make friends anymore.” That sentence stayed with us. We realized that while romantic connection gets all the attention, friendship — the foundation of emotional resilience — is rarely spoken about, much less practiced intentionally. So we turned years of research on social bonding and emotional safety into something you can hold in your hands. What Happens After Hello was born from the idea that friendship deserves structure, curiosity, and joy. Each deck mirrors a stage of connection: the assumptions we bring, the reflections that heal, and the moments of laughter that sustain us. This isn’t a “therapy game.” It’s a mirror — one that helps you see yourself and others with warmth, humor, and honesty. Because every great friendship begins with a hello… but the magic happens after.
~ Priyanka Varma
Founder, The Thought Co.
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Radically honest