Rent-A-Friend lets you pay for pals

Posted April 11, 2011 7:58 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

They say money can’t buy you love, but now it can buy you someone you love to hang out with.

A new website, rentafriend.com, can help find a perfect match for those who have grown tired of going solo. Of course, you have to pay for the privilege.

CityNews reporter Anna Vlachos explores the pros and cons of renting friends.

Transcript: Live chat with Anna Vlachos on “Rent-A-Friend.”

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