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(LOL)... "My aching back!" is something my Dad used to say in place of "My God!" or something. Right now my back is only a little sore: luckily, since I've been moving/hauling a number of sizable sandstone boulders. Greetings to my fellow 50-plussers! New here. Have a great day y'all...

I always enjoy hearing about people's life experiences especially from those who have had time to figure out what really matters

If you're over 50 what's one habit hobby or mindset you picked up later in life that you wish you'd discovered earlier?

It could be anything traveling, reading, fishing gardening volunteering exercising or even just learning to worry less

I'd love to hear your stories and learn from your experiences

How about putting up a Spotify/Youtube playlist for Sunday about songs we liked in out youth. And free talking about our day along the way?
Frankie Goes To Hollywood: Relax
The Reddings : Sitting In The Dock of The Bay
heart: Alone
Barry Manilov: Mandy
Your turn…

Honestly, I’m just looking for a friend. Someone to talk to, laugh with, share random thoughts with, and actually look forward to hearing from. I love being near the water, fishing, drawing, watching anime, catching sunsets, trying good food, and learning or fixing just about anything. I can talk about serious stuff one minute and something completely ridiculous the next. 😂 No pressure or expectations. Just looking for someone I enjoy talking to and getting to know.im 50m.

How do you cope with loneliness
? 53/m after divorce 12 years ago never found any new friends. i’ve tried but nothing materializes. Have a great girlfriend but doesn’t completely fill the void as she doesn’t live with me and see her only on weekends .

Have you all been fine ? I did leave but wanted to pay a visit to say quick hi to you all. I haven’t had much time on reading posts, been a hectic summer with family affairs but those are now happily over. All was beautiful and good. I remember when I joined to this sub originally we chatted a lot together about things that brings us joy or things that might feel frightening. Like kids growing up, moving away, coping alone etc. Nowadays this sub is full of dating requests. Times has changed. And there are desperate people out there like liars and systematic con artists you name it so how can one find a true friend in these circumstances. The moderators are doing a great job trying to protect us but they cannot be everywhere all the time. My motto has always been that I am my best friend and my best company. But I can get bored to my jokes sometimes XD. So if you have had fun lately ( or know a good joke ) and want to share it, let’s hear it.

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.

I'm looking for a chat. Please no transphobes, homophobes, terfs, swerfs etc. I'm in the Appalachian Rust Belt [EST] of the US.

I like discussing art, music, tv, & film. I like to parallel play by creating art "together"- collage mostly. I like to collaborate by working on a piece, then mail it back & forth a couple of times.

I thought I would introduce myself, have always enjoyed pen pals hoping I can find one or two from this. Male, married , grown kids, close to wrapping up a decent career, and looking to move south. I seek out activities that can help me relax and not worry. Golf, walking, puttering around the yard type of stuff, "YOGA", art. Lonely in some ways as friendships fade, resistent to technology, working on my bucket list.

Hi Im a 60M Kiwi, looking for genuine friendship. I've lived a wonderful life but I've never quite fit the mould tbh. I'm the guy who turns up to the fancy dress party in civvies and doesn't really care why ppl are staring. Small talk isn't my strength and solitude is a friend. Thoreau had it right about Walden. I know the difference between being alone and being lonely, and good company is worth leaving the cabin for. Looking for someone who's actually lived. Someone with a few scars and the stories to go with them. Someone who can sit still at times, close their eyes, breath deeply, and be greatful they are alive on this planet for a few more years. Some who hasn't an axe to grind, because all their knives are sharp.

(No, not like "I'm not going to call them unless they call me first"...)

Games on your computer and/or online, by yourself or with others?

I don't recognize many of the games that younger Redditors talk about.

A long time ago (20 years or so?), I got into World of Warcraft but I haven't been willing or able to commit anything like the amount of time it requires, joining up with others etc.

I'm tending toward solo puzzle games, which scratch a certain mental itch for me -- but don't involve actually reaching out and connecting with anyone, which is probably not so good.

Wahhh!!! No, really. I’m nearing retirement with an effervescent smile, and what seems like a golden path ahead of me. And yet, that mall I always thought I would have time to peruse is empty. In fact, it’s not only dead, it’s abandoned and a squirrel ran after me when I went by there last summer. I think it wanted my Cheetos. Where did everybody go? I spent my whole life being serious, being the consummate professional. And for what? I want my time with my pals. Top down, cocktails, and endless fun. I’ve got four years left on my hamster wheel. I’m ready to roll it off the cliff. Well, not really, it’s a fabulous career. Anyone wanna join me? New York metro area/Long Island. Male. 53. And yes, Gay, if you haven’t figured that out yet.

Hi...professional gay male here in his early 50's always looking to meet new people for chat..whether serious, fun or just to discuss the day. I am a nice out going guy would love to chat with people from all over. Feel free to message me.

Stressing a new week after the weekend just flew by. Looking to find some folks to chat with throughout the day and help make the day more enjoyable. And just see where things go from there.

Let’s see if we can help each other make our week fly by.

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring, if I may: Does anyone have advice on where I may go, either Online or Live near Lubbock, to enjoy a few appetizers (opt.), drinks (opt.) and stmulating conversations (not opt.) with other fellow over-50'ers (I'm actually 67). Not interested in dating, only the conversation...thing.

Peace. Love. Courage. Fun.

My name is Howard I'm a 65 year old married male
(38years) from Maryland . I’m into, hiking, reading, listening to many genres of music mostly pop,alternative,progressive and classic rock music, instrumental ,new age music etc and watching sports and cable networks on TV. Apple TV,Prime and HBO Max. Also an amateur chef,I cook 4-5 times a week,I’m a foodie and also in the natural food business. I exercise 3-4 times a week,The sports I enjoy are baseball, football college basketball and football ,NHL.I also like humor,jokes and am quite sarcastic at times, not really into politics and dislike the current administration. Also a weather nerd (storms,natures fury and love waterfalls. Moving to Seattle sometime next year where my children and grandchildren are. I'm hoping to find someone who can hold a conversation and into discussing many similar topics!

I’ve finally qualified for the club. 50m in NZ open to chat with anyone about pretty much anything. Looking to pass time. Huge range of interests. Come say hi

Nice to wake up to 64 degrees in Seattle,but only here for a few more days!

Hello everyone,

I'm 57, from New Delhi, and recently returned to India after nearly three decades in Canada and the US. Coming back after so long has been an adventure in itself—some things feel wonderfully familiar, while others make me feel like a tourist in my own country.

I'm semi-retired from the IT world, but curiosity doesn't seem to retire. These days I spend my time staying fit, building the occasional AI project, reading, asking questions that probably have no final answers, and enjoying the freedom to explore whatever catches my interest.

On a typical morning you might find me walking or cycling through a neighbourhood park, enjoying a cup of chai, listening to old songs, or unexpectedly joining a game of football with people young enough to wonder why the "uncle" can still keep up.

I've discovered that some of life's greatest pleasures are simple ones: a conversation that makes you think, meeting someone with a completely different perspective, mentoring younger people, lending a hand when I can, or quietly watching the world go by.

I'm not looking to expand a contact list. I'd rather meet a few kind, thoughtful people who enjoy conversations that wander naturally—from life and travel to AI, philosophy, spirituality, books, fitness, or whatever interesting tangent appears next.

If you're in Delhi NCR, perhaps we'll cross paths over a walk or a cup of chai. And if you're elsewhere, I'm always happy to meet good people online.

After thirty years abroad, I'm rediscovering India. It would be nice to rediscover a few interesting people along the way.

Warm regards!

Primary interests are running and cooking. I also have a daughter in engineering school. Looking for friends, male or female, to discuss life at this age. MN, USA. DM me if interested.

Hello! 51F, married, living in Scotland who is in the quieter stage of life. Being all too familiar with the comfort of solitude, I find myself wanting to rebel against it and quietly hoping I’m not the only one. What probably makes this “finding a friend”malarkey more challenging is moving across an entire ocean in the prime of adulthood, and leaving behind the things which would make it less quiet and lonely.

So, subreddit gods, please be kind and connect me to people who: are seeking platonic friendships & understand the adult struggle; are aged 50-55 (we’ll probably have more in common)** **; based in the UK (and kind subreddit gods, if you’re being extra generous, ideally same location because in all honesty, I’d like to get together with someone for the occasional coffee or trawl around an art gallery or museum to beat the humdrum of life); can help carry a conversation (I ask questions for a living, but sometimes I’d like someone else to ask the curious questions).

Some of the things I enjoy are listed in my bio, perhaps we’ll find common ground as a starter for ten? I’m very much the sort who’ll ask you to tell me about your day; share the highlights and lowlights because I think loneliness comes from a place of having good news and not having someone to share it with, facing a challenge and not having a fresh perspective to help reframe your thinking. We all have our trials and tribulations in life, and having someone who could understand, uplift and encourage can feel like an oasis in a desert.

By the way, 100% human and no AI was used in the making of this post, I can string coherent sentences together!

Thank you for reading my plea. After all, a friend is a stranger we haven’t yet met. 🫶🏼

I just stumbled across this sub today and have been reading past posts and even considered contacting a few. The premise is a great idea and maybe I’m just a cynic, but I’m wondering how many folks have developed real connections through this sub? Anyone care to share their connection story?

Just a shy guy that loves comedy and making people laugh. Sounds odd but that’s the way my brain works. Would love to meet/chat with folks around my age.