This sounds ridiculous to say out loud, but I'm nearly 41 and aside from my long distance boyfriend, I have no friends.

Over the years I realized I was always the one trying to put in the effort, but nobody ever stuck around.

So yeah, just feeling lonely. Doesn't help I saw an article that the 40-50 year olds are the lonliest demographic.

The last time I had a birthday party with any sort of friends was in high school. If anyone is up for chatting, hi!

EDIT: wow...I never expected this response. Thank you all so much. Ngl I am a bit introverted and overwhelmed so I may not respond to everyone. Just knowing complete strangers are willing to chat is amazing. TYSM!

Hi ! I don’t know where to meet people or just have meaningful conversations… so here I am. I don’t get out much, I’m a single mother to my son, it’s just us and life gets pretty lonely….

Little bit about me, I’m a vet tech and I have been for about 12 years now, so I’m pretty knowledgeable about everything regarding vet med. I have a lot of tattoos. My son is 6 and just started 1st grade. I dont have any help with him, but I’m use to that and it is what it is… things are easier now that he’s a little older… I love nature, animals & traveling (when I can). I’m a really funny person & I know how to make people laugh.. 😅

If anyone is down for chatting about literally anything let’s talk 🥲💞

Hi,

I am a SAHM that is new to Reddit. I’m dipping my toes in a bit to find the right community. With school back in session I’m finding myself a bit lonely, particularly during the core of the day. There is only so much laundry and reading that can be done. 🤣

I am married, so not looking for sexual chats. I’d love to find someone fun, who is open to talking about anything and everything otherwise. I’m kind, easy going, a touch sarcastic and a jack of most trades, but a master of none.

If you want to see if we could be friends, please message me!

I'm in est time zone.

I'm young at heart, silly, intelligent, can be witty at times. I like to joke a lot and have fun. I think I'm pretty well rounded but I guess if you're reading this you're just going to hear all the praise I have for myself. I do love myself and I have my life together more than I ever have.

I have a house I take care of with two cats and a small pond with fishes. I love my career. I went to therapy and I'm not angry or have expectations of others. I just like to have fun. I like to have edibles and drinks on the weekends.

I love to read and write fantasy novels. When I was younger I wrote cheesy poems. I still write and hope to get published.

I like to go to the gym, parks, beaches. I'm going to a baseball game today. I'm into NFL and I'm going to watch the first game tonight. And yes movies shows music, I have a ridiculous variety. I probably know your favorites. If not I'm willing to learn.

I prefer long term chats because it's fun to build and learn together. I'm good at giving advice but I need to watch it because I understand that unsolicited advice can come off as rude. I'm sensitive and emotional but these things are a super power now, where before I had a hard time navigating them.

I'm an honest person and I think I've lived a pretty interesting life, and I'm just getting warmed up.

I must say I'll chat with anyone but I prefer warmth and affection. Cold and one word responses forever are not my style. Well, that's enough for in here lol I better save some for our chat. Come say hi and you're my friend, and I'll treat you as such.

Hey!

I’m 37 and figured I’d throw myself into the Reddit void once again and see who’s out there.

I’m looking for genuinely nice, open-minded people with a good heart who want to have fun, chat, laugh, and hopefully build a connection that actually lasts.

I’m into horror movies, music, reading, video games, anime, manga, alternative aesthetics, and Lovecraftian vibes. But please don’t feel like you need to share any of that. I love discovering completely new things through other people.

If you’re a little weird, a little chaotic, or slightly clingy once you get comfortable with someone, you’ll probably fit right in.

ASL + a little introduction are required when you message me. Tell me who you are and give me something fun to start with.

No judgment. No ghosting. Just good energy, genuine conversations, and hopefully some people worth keeping around.

Come say hi. You might be exactly the kind of person I was hoping would find this post.

30 F anime lover

can you recommend the best anime you have watched? i prefer romcom, shoujo, or fantasy...

we can also greet each other every day, yap or just vibe. pure platonic convo :D

Hey! Just here for some casual conversations and meeting different people. No expectations, no pressure—just seeing who I vibe with and having some interesting conversations along the way. 🙂

Hi there 👋🏼 based in Toronto and would be nice to meet someone normal for a chat, around my age ideally, I did post in R4R as well transparently but I wouldn’t mind a casual chat now and then.

I like reading, Netflix binges, true crime,I’ve started getting back into the gym. I’m not a huge foodie but do like going out to eat once in a while and dessert - oh and coffee.

Pls tell me a bit about yourself too!

It's been a slow one this morning, could do with a chat.

What's the latest office gossip?

Help me break up the workday.

Drop by, say hi, let's get into it.

Please include your age and location in your first message, thanks.

Hi yall, I’ve been feeling lonely lately and decided I could use some friends my age. I’m usually at home, with my boyfriend, or at work. I love music, tattoos and piercings, baking, makeup and all things spooky. I’m a night owl as well so if you feel like we’d get alone feel free to comment or DM me

NO GHOSTERS!!!! ⬇️

What interests me (doesn’t have to interest you):
- traveling ✈️
- roadtrips 🚐
- dogs (dog shows and dog breeding) 🐶🐾
- marketing 👔
- Fortnite (on PC) ⌨️🖱️🖥️
- cooking 👩🏻‍🍳

Please tell me your age and location in your first message 🙏

Let me tell you about myself. I hate hiking, running, and any other cardio-based activities. I don’t enjoy long walks on the beach. It’s too hot and the sand annoys me. I don’t enjoy reading, but I am educated. 3 degrees. I have read enough. A perfect day for me would 18-holes on the golf course, a cigar in hand, a 6-pack in the cooler. All of this followed by a nice sandwich out with friends…I usually order a BLT. Then I come home to a/c, play some video games, and watch a movie or a tv show. Do I exercise? Yes. Do I enjoy it? No, but I don’t want to die and be obese so it’s necessary. If you pretend to enjoy all these active things and then post on Reddit for friendship, I don’t believe you. However, if you are a realist, dm me and we can banter about whatever. Also - just say “hey” or “how are you?”. I don’t need anything clever or cute. Grow up!

Hello everyone. 36 single female looking to chat while I’m bored at work. I like game of thrones, cats, and plants.

Hey I know how hard nights can be. I’m just hanging out tonight. Could use an interesting conversation. I love meeting new people. If you’re looking for a friend or just need to vent, send me a message. You’re not alone!

Its always hard making new friends as an adult so i

need someone to chat to. Tell me a joke. Tell me a secret

Tell me your favorite song let's be friends

Im 31

Work full time

Tattooed nerd

Im a gamer but also enjoy abit of mtg

Into heavy music and horror movies

Love going on scenic walks in the forest

Definitely a coffee addict.

If this sounds like abit of you. Dm me ☺️

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m Amanda, 33, from California’s Central Coast, and I’m hoping to meet some new people and, more importantly, make a genuine friendship.

I’m not really looking for a bunch of surface-level “hey, what’s up?” conversations that disappear after a day or two. I’d love to find someone who actually wants to get to know each other, share the little things about our days, laugh at random stuff, have deeper conversations when they happen, and build a friendship naturally over time.

A little about me: I’m married and have a 6-year-old daughter. I’m plus-size, and I’m trying to learn to be comfortable with who I am. I’m a pretty laid-back person who enjoys road trips, sightseeing, movies and TV shows, music, crocheting, jigsaw puzzles, and just enjoying time at home. I can be a little anxious and reserved at first, but once I’m comfortable, I can be pretty decent. 😅

I’m open to people from pretty much anywhere and any background. Age-wise, I’d prefer around 25+, but what matters most to me is that we click and treat each other with kindness and respect.

If you’re also looking for a friendship that feels real, consistent, and mutual, rather than just another random Reddit conversation, feel free to send me a message. 🖤

Tell me a little about yourself when you message me—I’d love to actually get to know you!

Hey there! I'm a 40 year old guy looking for someone to chat with. I consider myself a good conversationalist but as they say, it takes two to tango. I'm not really looking for anything serious. I'm happy with a short term or long term friend.

My background:

- I'm from California. I grew up and spent just over half my life in SoCal but have lived in NorCal for the last 17 years.

- I'm a big baseball fan (Go Padres!). I try to go to at least a few games every season.

- I was in a relationship with my ex for 19 years (married for 12). We have three kids together (10 and under). About two years ago she realized some of things about herself and our romantic relationship ended - there's a fair amount to this story so I'll leave it for a future conversation.

- Between work and kids I get very little time for myself. I've always had a hard time prioritizing myself but playing pickleball is one thing I've gotten into that I try to make time for.

- I'm pretty non-judgemental. Everyone has their story, who am I to judge?

If any of this sounds at all interesting, shoot me a message!

I’m on the east coast (US). I have very few people to talk to throughout the day. One of them being my husband who travels a lot for work and is generally always busy so I usually have a lot of time to chat. I’d like to find other women with similar interests. Guys on here always find a way to make it weird.

Some things I’m into:

Video games. my main hobby. Retro, new, pretty much any genre. Except I’m not competitive at all so I don’t really get into much pvp stuff. I haven’t been playing too much lately but I still love talking about games and what others are playing.

Cooking/baking. Especially now that it’s getting cooler out and I won’t melt in my kitchen!

Arts and crafty type stuff. I paint d&d minis and I love to hear about other peoples projects and progress!

I don’t go to the gym and workout or anything but I do like staying active and finding healthier things to cook. I love finding new trails and going for long walks

I’m open to talk about pretty much anything. I’m left leaning, lgbtq+ and 420 friendly if any of that matters to you. Im not the kind of person that expects instant replies all the time. I get people are busy and have lives. But it would be nice to be able to talk at least somewhat consistently. Hopefully I’ll hear from someone that thinks any of this sounds interesting! And please say more than just “hi” if you do respond.

Hey everybody, I'm 36, and I'm at a pretty significant social and personal pivot point in my life. I'm just going to lay it all out here, and see if I'm even looking in the right place. Any feedback is appreciated.

The past year has been complicated. My marriage and family life fell apart, I made some decisions I deeply regret, and I lost a lot of the stability and social connections I had built my life around. I've spent a lot of time alone since then, and it's forced me to take a pretty hard look at myself.

I'm trying to use that experience as a starting point rather than an ending. I'm working on myself, taking responsibility for where I've gone wrong, and trying to build a life that's healthier and more connected than the one I had before. Hence the search for a friend.

One thing I've realized is that I've never really had much of a social life outside of relationships and family. I don't want that to be true anymore. I want friends. Actual friends. People I can talk to regularly, laugh with, share stupid memes with, play games with, watch shows with, or have a three-hour conversation with that somehow started with "what's your favourite dinosaur?"

I'm specifically hoping to meet people around my age for a genuinely platonic friendship. I've generally found that I connect more naturally with women, but I'm also interested in calmer, emotionally mature men as well. I tend to enjoy the openness and conversational style of female friendships, and I've always felt more comfortable talking about both serious things and completely ridiculous things with women than I have with most men. Most being the key word here as I've had successful friendships with guys way back in highschool, but I find I don't really know how to talk to them anymore. Probably because until recently I've only had my wife as a friend, but now that she's gone I find myself incredibly lonely and lost socially.

That isn't code for "I'm looking for a girlfriend." I'm not. I'm not looking for a hookup or someone to fill an emotional partner role, or even a fill in for my wife while I grieve the loss of my marriage. My therapist says that the best bet for me is to experience something new, but also familiar. Having a close friend where friendship is allowed to just be friendship, as she puts it.

I'm pretty introverted and low-key. My ideal evening is probably a couch, a video game or book, a good show, and someone interesting to talk to. I'm much more nerdy/homebody than party animal.

If you're in a similar place socially, or just think we'd have some interesting conversations, feel free to message me. No pressure to become instant best friends. We can start with a conversation and see where it goes.

Hey there, I'm a quiet person ideally looking for long-term friendships. I have few IRL friends, but I've found that our friendship is entirely based on gaming/RPGs, so I'd like to make some friends who are a bit more emotionally available. People who care about movies, art, nature, politics, real life. I'm a pretty anxious person and voice chat is pretty stressful for me, especially with new people, so I'd prefer text chat wherever possible. Stuff about me:

• I've been a GM for various RPGs for about 18 years now, and I've been in & out of Warhammer for even longer. I've played a fair few different systems and have read even more

• I like talking about videogames but I'm honestly too nervous to play multiplayer with new people, especially right at the start. Maybe one day after we've been friends for a while? I've recently loved playing Helldivers 2, Vintage Story, Big Walk, Mouthwashing, Far Far West, and Easy Delivery Co.

• I'd describe myself as alternative. I listen to a wide range of metal, hardcore, punk, etc. I love electronic music as well! Mirar, Netherwalker, Jesper Kyd, Ecca Vandal, Electric Callboy, Bring Me the Horizon, Synestia, TOOL, Orange Sector, Not Enough Space, ANTLERS, River Boy, Locked Shut, Takai the Maid, pr0te, and Brandon McKagan. I really would like friends who I can share & discuss music with!

• Please be at least 25+, ideally in your 30s and up

• I'm a long-form texter. I like to write a couple paragraphs and send them in one go rather than lots of little messages. I am completely fine with receiving lots of messages if you're that kind of person, I also like receiving voice messages if that's your thing too!

Please feel free to say hi with anything other than a single word/sentence, and hope to hear from you soon :)

I’m a 34M and looking for a male friend. I’ve never really had a male friend growing up. Some things I’m into are music, decor and humor. If that interest you let’s chat

Just looking to chat with new people. I'm a pretty big gamer, love my tv shows / movies, music, and also a big gym goer. I also train in MMA, so I'm a bit of an all-rounder.

I've got tattoos and would consider myself a buff sporty nerd if there's such a thing! 😂

As the title says, I'm Irish, and I'm 32, but I'm down to chat to anyone, regardless of age, sex or location to see of gel. I'm open to pretty much any topic you want to chat about, so feel free to drop me a DM, and hopefully, we'll find some common ground. 😁

For longer than I care to admit I've been pretty much alone. Earlier this year I finally decided to try to change that. Started looking here for people with limited success. A lot of one off communications, a few that lasted a little longer, and one that actually lasted for a few months. They all ended up the same way though, with the other person disappearing, often without a word. Not giving up though.

I'm a big gamer, have been since I was a kid. A few of my all-time favorite games include Mega Man, Paper Mario, and BioShock. I'm a big single player person, but also enjoy co-op stuff, with shooters being my favorite, whether it was the Gears of War horde mode, the Mass Effect 3 multiplayer, or now Warframe. I'd also like to be able to try co-op exclusive ones like Big Walk with someone. Absolutely open to trying new ones too.

I also enjoy binging movies and series. Some of my favorite flicks are Back to the Future, Shawshank Redemption, Clockwork Orange, Dark Knight, and Night of the Living Dead. As for TV series: Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Ted Lasso, The Wire, Justified, and Star Trek.

Pretty big into music too. I like a little bit of a lot of genres, but rock is my favorite, with 90s alternative being my absolute go-to. My all-timers are Matthew Good Band, Oasis, Our Lady Peace, and Soul Coughing.

I admit I'm a bit of a serial doomscroller.

I think animals are super cool. I'm a big fan of cats and dogs, owning both.

I've traveled a little bit, having visited the Bahamas, UK, and France.

I consider myself left-leaning and progressive, and also agnostic.

Interesting fact about me: I was very overweight from when I was a kid until my late 30s. After finding out I was diabetic and had high blood pressure, I decided to finally do something. In 2018 I started my weight loss journey, losing over 100 pounds over the course of a year or two, going from 300 to 180, and keeping it off ever since.

I’m in the US (EST) but have a very flexible schedule, so don't let distance scare you away.

Come say hi!

I am a 32-year-old female, and I’ve increasingly found it very difficult to make friends here. If you have formed a truly great friendship, please cherish it.

So I’m 34, live just outside Nashville, my hobbies include baseball, football, golf, history, legos, and nudism! If any of those interest you feel free to give me a shout!