diff --git a/adaptor-xmpp.js b/adaptor-xmpp.js
index 8b7e0d2..12cba77 100644
--- a/adaptor-xmpp.js
+++ b/adaptor-xmpp.js
@@ -87,6 +87,7 @@ function isPartnerOffline(partner) {
     if (!matrix) { return false; }
 
     if (!isAFriend(partner)) {
+        logger.verbose(partner + ' is not a friend yet, adding it as a friend')
         addFriend(partner);
     }
 
@@ -168,6 +169,7 @@ function sendMessage(destination, msg) {
 }
 
 function addFriend(friend) {
+    logger.verbose('Adding XMP friend: ' + friend);
     xmpp.subscribe(friend);
 }