Everyone's time is valuable. On Phrendly, you show your interest in someone by “sharing a drink” with them, a drink that has a real monetary value. You pay when you ask someone out for a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, don’t you? Same deal here. And just like IRL, your date receives the benefit of your generosity: their account balance goes up. If someone is interested in you, they do the same and you receive the value of the drink.
This keeps great people (like you!) on the site. The people you reach out to experience fewer frivolous interactions, so they are more attentive to you. People who reach out to you will be more focused and respectful of your time. It’s win-win. We invite you to take part in it--we think you’re going to like it.