Hi, I’m Lise, perpetual third wheel, endlessly optimistic romantic, and now, the founder of Goblins!
I’ve always been creative in searching for my person. From attempting to outsmart algorithms to freeing people from Rose Jails, traditional methods had mixed results. So— I let the NY Post set me up on a blind date; used pick-up limes; and volunteered to paint a nursing home… sadly I was the only one who didn’t have a mandatory community service sheet to be signed at the end. Most recently, I’ve even had friends manage my dating apps.
If you know, you know, the dating apps are like, really, really bad... and it sucks to be at the mercy of them.
Despite Best Efforts
I know what it feels like to carry loneliness in your bones. Simple Plan's lyric “I’ve got a lot of friends, but I don’t hear from them” hits differently as an adult. It’s not anyone’s fault—life gets busy, people have their own commitments, and whether you’re single or partnered, loneliness just has a way of sneaking in.
In June of 2023, I had an idea
There HAD to be a better way to use the internet to meet people. So, I decided I’d create a profile about myself… and the kind of people I was looking to meet. Think: a gamer friend application/dating doc. If I caught anyone’s eye, they could use Calendly to schedule a time to meet up in World of Warcraft and we’d play while voice chatting.
I’d initially planned to film a TikTok series but I soon realized this had more potential than just a social experiment for my dating life. The premise—a refreshingly different, lower-pressure way to intentionally find connection and belonging—didn’t just apply to romantic relationships. This had the potential to help people of all kinds forge meaningful connections, from finding new gaming pals to building lifelong friendships.

This realization marked a shift
What started as Date Like Goblins, a dating tool for gamers, has since evolved into what we're colloquially calling Goblins, a space designed to help all gamers connect—romantically or otherwise. It’s been a natural expansion that reflects our belief that intentional connections, no matter the type, are the foundation of a fulfilling life.
Whether you’re LGBTQIA+, neurospicy, introverted, and/or just not into the usual ‘swipe-right’ scene, Goblins is a space where you’re not simply accepted, but celebrated for who you are. We thrive on the diversity of our members and the unique ways we all seek to connect.
Our OGs (original Goblins) have been instrumental in helping us develop our early platform, and we look forward to continuing to build with and for our community. If you’re excited about what we’re creating, pop into the beta and join our Discord, and/or subscribe to this blog. It’d be an honor to have you join the Goblin movement!
Chaos and Cheetos,

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