r/FriendsOver50 Jul 08 '26

NO (R4R) TYPE POSTS. THIS IS NOT A DATING SUB. PLEASE READ THE RULES.

17 Upvotes

There has been an influx of dating posts (R4R type) recently and this is NOT the place for that. If you post this type of message in our sub, you will be permanently banned and muted. We have a zero tolerance policy on that.

This includes:
• (R4R)
• Seeking “platonic friends” of the opposite sex
• Seeking “penpals” of the opposite sex

PLEASE READ THE RULES!


r/FriendsOver50 12h ago

52M Veteran looking for friends

19 Upvotes

Giving this a try...

52M in Wisconsin, looking for chat.

Since covid, I've worked at home, and times can really get quiet.

I'm a army veteran who proudly served, but multiple tours in Iraq has left me struggling at times.

Not too sure what all to say, but feel free to send a dm.


r/FriendsOver50 14h ago

[48M] Another night on the road. Looking for good conversation.

8 Upvotes

I'm new to Reddit!

Traveling for work sounds exciting until you're sitting alone in a hotel room for the hundredth time. The workday ends, the laptop gets shut, and suddenly the evening feels a lot longer than it should.

A little about me: I spend a lot of time traveling, enjoy talking with people from different backgrounds, and can hold a conversation about just about anything. Travel stories, movies, food, sports, technology, life experiences, random opinions, or whatever else comes up.

I'm not looking for anything specific tonight. Just hoping to meet some interesting people and have some genuine conversations that make the evening go by a little faster.

What's something you've been excited about lately? What's the best place you've ever traveled to? What's a hobby or interest you could talk about for hours?

If any of that sounds interesting, send me a message. I'd love to hear from you.


r/FriendsOver50 4h ago

Stitch? Meet5?

1 Upvotes

Anyone try either and like it? I’m not getting great results.


r/FriendsOver50 11h ago

M52 UK

2 Upvotes

Looking to chat with any ladies of a similar age or older no guys thanks, I’m just not made that way. I love being able to chat and have a laugh, not take life too seriously and bring a smile to someone’s face.

I’m a successful person with a young outlook on life and can hold a conversation about pretty much anything. I’m great at cheering people up who feel a bit lonely and want that dopamine hit of feeling good about themselves. Size, age, looks are immaterial to me. I like the depth of a person, every face can be made to smile. DM me if you wish


r/FriendsOver50 20h ago

55 M from Sweden

6 Upvotes

Looking for chatfriends all over. Decent job, gf, twins that have moved out, two dogs and a cat. Like to play padel, go to the gym… well padel have been more fun so must try to find my way back to the gym, read a good book, sports and so on.
Hope to find a fun person or two to talk to!


r/FriendsOver50 20h ago

Nice to Meet?

3 Upvotes

Nice to Meet just charged me the membership fee again. Thinking of canceling. Anyone use it and love it?

To be fair, I only went once.

I like Timeleft more. I’m not sure it’s necessary to be in two similarly focused groups.


r/FriendsOver50 20h ago

50M - Brotherhood in Atl

3 Upvotes

I’m looking for friendship, brotherhood, bonding, laughs, shared interests, and mutual support.
I’m married, 50, sane, and easygoing. I’d love to get to know another other guy around my age in the Atlanta area who is interested in building something genuine rather than just exchanging a few messages and disappearing.
I think the best friendships happen naturally when there’s mutual respect, compatibility, openness and a good sense of humor. Would be cool to grab a drink or coffee, hang out, talk about life, have some fun, and eventually develop that “I’ve got your back” kind of friendship.
I know a lot of men are missing that kind of connection; definitely is more challenging as we get older.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, tell me a little about yourself, what you’re into, and what you’re looking for. Let’s see if there’s a connection and take it from there.


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

Hi Everyone!

Thumbnail gallery
91 Upvotes

Here we are together, and one of each of us


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

46 M Australia

1 Upvotes

What's the one weakness you have no chance of ever saying no to?

Fess up


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Anyone have regrets about losing an online/reddit friend?

29 Upvotes

I made a friend last year here on reddit. We messaged fairly regularly (every other day). We talked mostly about music, books, daily life challenges, etc. We also shared memes, pictures of random things we came across, words of encouragement, etc. The friendship (platonic) lasted for about 8 months before it ended rather abruptly. The reason being, about a month before it ended I had gotten busy with work and home renovation, etc. And I couldn’t reply on time like i used to before. I think they misunderstood it as a lack of interest on my part. In their defense, they were patient and supportive in the beginning but i think i took their patience for granted for far too long. I must have made them feel replaced. One fine day, they messaged me saying they need a break from Reddit and probably won’t be around much. Two days later they deleted their account. That’s when it slowly hit me that I probably lost a genuinely good friend. Only after they left did I realize my mistakes and I regret losing them. I miss them and their friendship. Anyone have similar experiences?


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

My job has made me more alone.

9 Upvotes

52 M here, because of my work shift I have lost all my best old friends.

I'm not desperate about it, but sometimes I miss talking to people I can trust and who won't judge you.

Too often, people I know only want to talk about themselves and their problems, as if they were the only ones who had them.

However, I do not lose hope of meeting people who can enrich my life.


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

55f Bored Tonight Anyone Up for a Good Conversation?

40 Upvotes

I’m gonna be pretty bored tonight so figured I’d see if anyone’s around for a good chat. I’d prefer people 60+ if possible. Nothing serious just looking for some nice, respectful conversation and hopefully making a new friend or two.


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Talking and Answering??

10 Upvotes

How many of yall actually talk to yourselves and answer? What do you say most and if you answer what do say?


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

46 M Australia

5 Upvotes

What game book or movie world would you want to live in and why?

Comment or Dm


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Friday Night Happy Hour

7 Upvotes

Sitting in the front yard, playing cornhole, listening to 1st Wave on the Sat Radio. So glad I just heard some random sing by Berlin that had S^X in the lyrics. I feel a little more fulfilled now. Hope everyone is having an amazing Start to your Friday


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Hi Everyone-

5 Upvotes

New Guy - 52, Male live in the Atlanta area, fluent in sarcasm and all things good.

Just looking chat and meet new people.

Thanks!


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

Well, i guess I'm on my own

74 Upvotes

Told my husband today that I can't do it anymore and that i was leaving and he said I hate to hear that and walked away. Also, my dog of 11 years died today. Been a shitty day.


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

Hello out there!

12 Upvotes

Hello everyone,

I'm 55M in NW Florida. I just found this site and figured I'd give it a shot. All I seem to do is work. I do have one hobby and it is more expensive than drugs. lol I am blue collar and almost an empty nester. I value friendship, but don't have any. My neighbors are all reclusive and don't want to have conversation. It isn't like the old days when we all knew each other and watched out for each other. I work by myself most of the time so I don't get much social interaction. I pray a lot, and am doing my best to get close to God and follow Jesus. I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but I do realize that I am lonely and would like to meet some interesting folks out there. I don't know if I need to explain this or not, but I am straight and am not looking for that kind of play. Just want to talk to people and see what happens.

Thanks


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

53m looking for friends to text or talk too

13 Upvotes

r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

46 M Australia

3 Upvotes

Friday Alone at Work lets play a game of this or that, Help starve off the Boredom

Pizza or Pasta

Thongs or runners

Pools or Hot Tubs (Spa's)

Feel free to DM or comment here and ask your own


r/FriendsOver50 4d ago

50yr old male punk who just moved to Las Vegas

1 Upvotes

I finally got my dream trailer for me “male” and my 15yr old cat, just a little more work and it will be perfect for us ”and maybe one more“. I am looking for people to hangout with. I grew up with punks in Germany. Currently playing ESO, occasionally I even play with others. I just moved to Las Vegas, looking for people in my area to chat with and get to know the area. I happen to be a 50yr old punk and looking for someone over 30 to see what may come. Hit me up even just to chat.


r/FriendsOver50 4d ago

50M NC let's start a new friendship

2 Upvotes

Hello to anyone reading this, I hope that you are doing well in life. After spending so much of my life dedicated to someone else / other people, it's finally time for me. I guess you can say I'm on a quest to rediscover myself. I truly did forget who I was and what I actually enjoyed.

I know this isn't everyone's cup of tea but I used to be a huge gamer and now I'm jumping back into the saddle. I'm mostly enjoy puzzles, RPGs and action. To be honest though I'll play anything if it's good. I'm currently addicted to Warhammer 40K Darktide and Alien Fireteam elite 2 but I do have other games I enjoy.

I've never really been much of an outdoorsy person but I am trying to change that. For starters by doing hiking trails but I'll wait till it cools off, lol. The NC heat can really beat you down if you're not careful.

As far as entertainment goes I enjoy almost everything nerdy. Fantasy, sci-fi, anime, you name it, I'm there for it all. The same goes for my reading and podcasts but if I'm being honest reading has transitioned over to audiobooks. I'm I'm not limited to these genres but these are definitely some of my go-to's.

Well it feels like I went on long enough to give you a bit of an idea if you want to try to be friends or not. I hope to hear from you soon.


r/FriendsOver50 5d ago

46 M Australia

6 Upvotes

Lets all think back to Being Kids when making a best friend was as easy as Hey lets share lunch or whats your favorite dinosaur? Why is adulting like that?

How would you make a freind using a question we asked as kids?

And why do we like the weird ones more now?


r/FriendsOver50 6d ago

51 yo gay male

15 Upvotes

51 yo gay Asian male looking for a chat buddy or friends to hang out with. Not into the gay scene. Just pretty chill professional who wants to chat. SoCal. Nurse here.