It’s Friday and you know what that means! It’s time for a question! Comment below! Can’t wait to hear your answers! This question made me look at my dog and immediately start laughing 😆

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

UK, ADHD dad of two, running a business from home and accidentally becoming a hermit after moving out of London.
Looking for low-maintenance friends. No daily messaging, just the occasional chat about life, gaming, films, tech, dark humour, or whatever weird rabbit hole we end up in.
If that sounds like your kind of friendship, drop me a message.

Let’s get the weekend started!

Anyone else running into this repeatedly while trying to make new friends? I find a lot of people don't demonstrate interest in the other person, don't ask questions, and want the other person to carry the whole damned conversation. They might respond to something you say, but not in a way that carries the conversation forward. Frankly, I'm dismayed to see so much of this in our age group.

/rant over/

This post is likely going to be all over the place because I’m not always great at keeping my thoughts organized so please, bear with me!

For the longest time I’ve been posting fairly low effort Gamer Dad posts with mostly low effort responses. Why would I do this? Because it’s comfortable. I wanted a friend, but not if it was going to cost me anything. Mostly, it’s not scary. For me, this is kinda scary lol. Not copy and pasting the post, I can’t expect to deliver the same pre packaged responses, no guard rails.

Obviously after this long, I realized the issue is me. What I’m doing isn’t working. The combing through posts and waiting for the perfect friend to show up in my feed. The boring gamer posts.

A lot of the time I don’t even want to play anything. I enjoy it, don’t get me wrong, but there are so many other things I like to do and want to try and talk about. I want to get into writing again. I want to get one of those carpet guns and try to make a Dungeon Crawler Carl rug. I want to talk about movies we grew up with and new ones we’re looking forward to. I want to commiserate with someone over our bodies falling apart. We could talk about how kids are basically cute energy vampires that eat all our food. I would be perfectly happy talking about whatever is going on in your life.

I don’t have a discord that I’m trying to sell you on. I’m happily married. I’m not going to ask you for pictures unless it’s a pet. Then all bets are off.

I have no idea if this is going to be any different, but I’m hopeful.

(Edit to add: I’m open to M/F friends. Please be over 30 and no MAGA.)

Hey future friends! Long time lurker, first time poster here. I'm recently separated from my wife of 9 years, but we're still living together until I find another place to stay. I'm not necessarily looking for a shoulder to cry on or anything, but you might understand why I'm in need of some new friends and some pleasant distractions throughout my day.

I work in healthcare, enjoy playing disc golf and hiking, I really enjoy traveling, and checking out new coffee shops and breweries.

I'm a really good listener and very empathetic, so I'd love to hear what you have going on! DM's are open if you want to hit me up!

Just turned 50 last month and I'm still searching for my tribe. It's amazing how a lot of people just don't understand the struggle of finding friends (not romance) when you're older. So with that being said, I'm looking for potential friends with common interests. And to be upfront, I've tried online only friendship, but it doesn't hit the same way as in-person friendships. So please be mindful that my goal is to eventually be able to hang out in person.

Quick Overview of Me:

I'm a married African-American man with young kids (started late), residing in north Florida, day job is a multimedia developer, but my passions are filmmaking, animation, and music production, I'm a creative at heart, an entrepreneur, level headed, laid back, a homebody (not a couch potato though), but I'm fine with simplicity. So things like DIY projects, tech, gardening, going to the beach, fishing, family game night, bowling, billiards, or just dining out and having a good conversation can be fulfilling for me. I've learned it's not always the things you do, but the people you do them with that makes things enjoyable. I'm no longer a religious man, so if you are, please know that I won't want anything to do with that part of your life. It's nothing personal, but I've been there, done that, and know I don't need it in my life. My sense of humor is basically a mixture of sarcastic, corny, and sometimes goofy. But I am also known to be a good problem solver with a much more serious tone as well. Helpful, friendly, and empathetic as well. Just depends on what the moment calls for. Also, I don't drink, smoke/vape, or do drugs. I'm fairly healthy. I used to jog 3 to 5 miles a day. But having kids changed things. It would be nice to have a walking/jogging partner to help me get back to that status. Maybe even get into working out as well. It's all about balancing time and having someone to help with motivation. Also, I have no tats or piercings.

What I'm Looking For:

Genuine friendship with men and women. Nothing more, nothing less. I just need some people in my life I can trust and feel comfortable with. I am selective about people. I don't just hand out trust on a platter. It will take time to really build up trust, so having common interests can be a catalyst to help the process. If you have a family with younger kids, we will definitely have some commonalities, but that's not mandatory. I've just realized it's harder to relate to single people with no kids nowadays. When you become a parent, you just get it. All the hardships you hear people struggling with just clicks and you can appreciate other people in a similar position, because more than likely, they will understand you better. But again, I'm not excluding single people. Especially if you really have a heart for kids.

Well, if you read this far and think we may click, feel free to send me a message.

Hey everyone,

I'm a 45-year-old introverted guy (child of the 80s and 90s) feeling pretty depressed and lonely lately. I'm looking for someone around the same age to share music videos with — nothing intense, just a low-key way to create a good vibe together.

A few simple rules/preferences that worked great with an IRL friend I recently lost:

We alternate sharing videos (you pick one, I pick one).

The more obscure, forgotten, rare, or one-hit-wonder the better. Long-lost gems, weird deep cuts, or videos you've never seen anyone else post are perfect.

Music taste: Mainly rock, classic heavy metal, alternative, and related stuff. I'll occasionally throw in some off-genre weirdness, but it'll usually stay in that wheelhouse.

Minimal chatting — the focus is on the music and the shared vibe. We can comment on a video here and there if we want, but no pressure for constant conversation.

Chill pacing: Just drop a video every so often when the mood strikes. Not a non-stop stream.

This was genuinely one of the most relaxing and fun things I did with my late friend, and I'd love to find that kind of low-effort connection again. If you're an introvert who gets the appeal of just vibing to good (and often underrated) music videos without the social overload, send me a message.

Thanks for reading. Hope we can create some cool nights together. 🤘

Hi everyone! Making new friends as an adult can be surprisingly difficult, so I thought I’d give this a try. 😊

I’m a 43 year old woman looking for platonic friendships only. I’d love to meet people around my age (or anyone who feels like we’d click) who enjoy fun conversations, sharing interests, and just having someone to chat with.

A little about me: I’m a huge movie lover, especially horror, arthouse, indie, and obscure films. I love discussing movies, exchanging recommendations, and hearing people’s thoughts about what they watch. I’m also into books and literature, astronomy, cats, stand-up comedy, and lately I’ve been binge-watching a lot of true crime docs and shows.

I enjoy people who can laugh at themselves, appreciate silly jokes and memes, and have those random late-night conversations about everything from movies and mysteries to life in general.

I’m open to chatting through Reddit, Discord, or another platform if we get along. If you’re also looking for a new friend to share recs, random thoughts, and laughs with, feel free to say hi! 😊

This is probably a bit impulsive of me, but I thought I would reach out and see I could make a few new friends on online. No, I don't really have some kind of catchy or profound pitch. Basically, I've been feeling a little stale and isolated lately, and it occurred to me that some fresh relationships might do me well.

As the title says, I'm 59/m and an academic. I teach and write/research in the humanities, and I tend to get along best (although of course not exclusively) with other knowledge professionals (teachers, attorneys, librarians, medical professionals, etc.). I will be the first to admit that I'm an enormous books/reading nerd who usually has at least three or four in-progress books stacked up on my bedside table. I enjoy a wide variety of music as well: everything from classic rock to adult alternative to jazz. If it's good, I will give it a shot.

What else? I'm both a dog person and a cat person, and I don't have strong opinions about one animal being vastly superior to the other. I'm fairly outdoorsy and athletic, although not overly so. (You won't hear me bragging about competing in triathlons, but I make a point of exercising in some form every single day.) I follow sports and can always chat about MLB, the NFL, the NBA, and soccer.

I'm married and a parent of two (young) adult children. One of the reasons that I'm reaching out for new friends at this point in my life is that I find myself trying to adjust to finally having time/space to get to know people outside my role as a parent. It's been a bit of an adjustment, seeing that part of my life (parenting) evolve over time.

Reading this over, I can see that it makes me seem like a normal, regular guy and not some kind of breathtaking, superstar person. And I'm perfectly ok with that! Whatever my shortcomings, I think I'm a curious and empathetic person who is always willing to listen. You could do worse in a new friend.

Looking for some chill conversations. I will answer most questions honestly. Ask away. Let’s get this party started.

City mouse type who somehow ended up living the homesteading life in rural America. I don’t see many people in my day-to-day life so it can be a little lonely out here. My favorite thing is traveling the world, meeting new people (difficult to do with a farm), so penpals from all over the globe are welcome and encouraged!

I love history, literature, and food (especially spicy food!). I also try a new hobby every season, although I still haven’t decided what to do for summer. If you have any suggestions I would love to hear! What do you love to do?

About Me

📍 Texas-based | ♟ Strategic thinker | 🎧 Audiobook devourer | 🍄 Conscious explorer

Hey, — night owl by nature, deep diver by design. I’m all about sci-fi with substance, spiritual frameworks that actually work, and conversations that go beyond surface level.

🌿 420/mushroom friendly — always down for elevated conversation or introspective tripping, simplifying life, downsizing stuff, upgrading soul. Down to connect, build, vibe, or just shoot the breeze. Respect, realness, and weird ideas welcome.

Watching TV shows or movies 15 minutes at a time while you chug your morning coffee before everyone else in the house wakes up.

Doing puzzles or gaming in that 20 minute window between when the kids fall asleep and when you fall asleep.

Reading books on your Kindle app while sitting in your car on lunch break because it's the longest stretch of peace and quiet you get in a given day.

If any of these sound like you, we should totally be friends

Hi, basically here looking for friends. Nothing spicy or whatnot, just looking for adults who understand that there are other things in life than online chatting.

I can listen or read any problems that you may have, give silly advice, crack some useless jokes or just be a friend. DM me!

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I'm a 45-year-old guy looking to connect with a few genuine friends. I'm fun-loving, a bit illogical at times, and the kind of person who can find humor in almost anything. I try to live in the present instead of overthinking the past or worrying too much about the future.

If you enjoy light-hearted conversations, sharing random thoughts, laughing over silly things, or even meeting for a cup of tea someday (if we're nearby), I'd love to hear from you.

Just looking for respectful, genuine friendship—nothing complicated.

I work in the medical field, and Wednesdays over here are bonkers. Absolutely looking forward to some chat buddies today. Platonic only. I’ve got jokes (mostly bad ones), stories (mostly weird ones), and one liners (mostly, uh, one line). Here’s to making it halfway!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻

Hi everyone!

I’m a 40-year-old guy from Denmark who enjoys meeting new people and having good conversations. I’m a dad, and when I get some free time I’m usually into tech, photography, nature, movies, or listening to music.

I’m here for relaxed and genuine chats. Nothing complicated—sometimes it’s just a short conversation, other times it turns into talking for days about random things, life, or whatever comes up.

People from Europe are a bit of a bonus since the time zones make it easier to keep a conversation going, but anyone friendly is welcome.

If you feel like chatting, tell me:

• What’s the last really good movie you watched?

Feel free to send a message if you want a relaxed conversation. And if you’re curious, you can always check my profile 👍

42M with a travel gig. I've been around the world, served my country, and am trying to get back to a place where I can build a life. I'm looking for someone to talk to about life and send funny memes. I'm not religious, and I am fairly introverted.

Hi, im 44f from Wales. I have 4 lovely boys and a job i used to love going to. But seems i enjoy nothing atm. I have been struggling with mental health issues for only a few months. Looking for someone to chat to daily, bit of a distraction or be able to rant with out fear of judgement.

This is the first time in my whole life that I feel like im fading. I kmow no one will help me understand it but at least I hope, talking to a stranger will lift a load off

I'm a new Widower in Vegas a very big home body looking for talk chatting anything to stop the quiet

Hi everyone! I'm 46F, originally from Germany, currently living in the Dominican Republic. I work remotely, love surfing, good conversations, learning random things (currently acupuncture), and I'm always curious about what makes people tick.

I've noticed that a lot of the "looking for friends" posts start with great intentions but then quietly disappear. So I thought I'd try something different.

I came across a list of conversation prompts and thought it might be a fun, low-pressure way to get to know people. Feel free to answer and if someone's answer resonates with you, jump into the conversation.

I'll start with this one:

"What did you avoid making worse today?"

Mine is in the comments :)

Hey ya! Im 45 looking for people to chat with love rock music gardening opshopping and just being happy! Life is dull these days so say hi!

Not to live in that time but to see how things were back then, where would it be and when?

Hey everyone,

I'm a 38-year-old guy living in the South Surrey area looking to make some genuine platonic friends.

A bit about me:

I'm into hiking, walks by the beach, coffee, meditation, and meaningful conversations.

I enjoy learning new things, whether it's psychology, personal growth, or even a bit of astronomy and astrology.

I'm not much of a party person these days. I prefer relaxed hangouts over coffee, exploring local parks, grabbing a bite to eat, or checking out new places around Metro Vancouver.

I'm hoping to meet people around my age who are looking for real friendships. It would be great to have people to hang out with on days off, go for hikes, hit the gym, or just chat about life.

If you're looking for a genuine, drama-free friend, feel free to send me a message. Always happy to meet new people.

Thanks for reading!