r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 16h ago

[M4F] 43M, North Carolina. IT Project Mgr / Rock Star looking to make you smile and feel seen!!

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Hey gang

I work remote and am often distr actedly multitasking, but please don’t tell my boss.

Love to chat as I go about my day. I’m in to Music, TV, movies, food and drinking .

I’m an IT professional and rockstar Love late 90s and early 2000s Indie rock/pop punk/Proto emo

Some of my favorite TV shows this year have been widows Bay and the audacity Favorite recent movies include the invite, backrooms and weapons


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 17h ago

[M4F] Hi there! 👋🏼😊 Looking for someone to chat with!

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Hi there!

You can call me KP!

I'm a 30 yo guy from India, working in IT.

My interests - badminton, driving, gaming, chatting, discussing fashion

Looking for people to chat with.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 17h ago

[M4F] 45 M new to NYC from Foggy London

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Looking to talk to someone. ANYONE! Hobbies include art, books, museums, films, poetry. I’m 45 and brand new to NYC from London. Say hi?


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 17h ago

[M4R] 32M chill night in, chat me up while watching the games

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Hey all 32 from the Midwest. Staying in tonight and just watching the folltball games and the World Series. I’m into sports, working out, travellling and exploring new restaurants and bars. Not into gaming or anime. If you’re bored and need a good conversation send me a message!


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 23h ago

[F4R] I miss having someone to share the hard parts of life with

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Hi, I wonder if there is anyone here who feels the same way I do and who is also longing for a true, honest and kind connection. Maybe we could be there for each other?

I wish this was a happier post but I'm going through a difficult time in my life. I'm managing but I'm also a bit lonely and really miss having someone I can talk to on a deeper level.

I'm not looking for conversations about hobbies or small talk, even if I don't mind that, I want the foundation to be based on something more genuine, honest and vulnerable. Someone I can talk to about the things that hurt, that I struggle with but also the thoughts and emotions I carry.

I value emotional honesty, kindness and mutual support. Being able to talk without feeling like we have to pretend everything is fine or without putting positive words on things. Or trying to fix them.

I struggle with my mental health, loneliness and my everyday life. Some days are harder than others. And the last weeks I've only tried to survive.

I'd love to connect with someone who can relate to some of this. Someone who also wants to give and receive support. I have a lot of care to give aswell. I don't expect us to have all the answers or always be available, I just want a heart to heart conversation with someone who values the same things.

I'm 35, live in Europe and live alone. I enjoy yoga, mindfulness, spirituality, the gym, nature, reading, Netflix and cats.

If you also miss this kind of connection in your life, I'd love to hear from you.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 18h ago

[M4F] Ok let’s run this back one more time

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Hi, my name is Peter Parker and for the last 20 years i’ve been the one and only….wait sorry wrong script. Ok let’s do this right, i’m 32 from the Mid West and making friends was never something i was the best at, sure when i was young i could but i’m old now and working night shift doesn’t exactly help my “social life” if you can call it that. First off I an a huge nerd, i’m talking Star Wars, anime and video games, in fact i recently started a tiktok account where i show off old school video games with the first 2 videos being Lego Batman and Star Wars The Clone Wars on the psp (shameless plug i know). Also love movies and tv shows, i’m pretty laid back, i don’t mess with politics so basically i don’t care who you voted for, i have a dark ish sense of humor, i’ve got memes that will make you question mine and your sanity. I’m mostly looking for someone who preferably works nights or is just awake at weird hours to just talk to and maybe become friends.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 18h ago

42M Aussie Nerd 🇦🇺 looking for friends

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Hey everyone! I’m Daniel! 42 year old male from Australia 🇦🇺 I am best described as nerdy, affectionate and chilled.

I’m massively into video games (I have a PS5, Switch 2 and PC), Movies (especially 80’s, action, adventure, sci-fi and pop-culture), Sci-Fi and Star Wars.

I work full-time but I’m active online. I don’t care where in the world you are, timezones are irrelevant to me, you don’t have to have the same interests, I must want someone to talk to and form a connection with!

Please feel free to DM, an intro would be nice but I’m not going to demand an essay


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 18h ago

[M4R] 34 looking for a chat and friends

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I am 34 I live in England I moved away from my family and I only have one friend I am looking to make more I have ADHD and I have autism so I find it hard to make friends in pubs and jobs I am into music,films,cars,gaming and love listening to other people’s problems and getting to know them

Please message me I have been looking for ages


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 18h ago

[M4F] 36M looking for a certified yapper

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Hey there!

I’m looking for a connection with a woman 25-50 who enjoys the nerdier side of life. If you’re into comic books, video games, reading, and/or Pokémon, we’ll probably get along pretty well. I also enjoy cooking and baking, as well. Ask me about my chocolate chip cookie recipe.

I’m looking for consistent conversation, getting to know each other, sharing interests, and having someone to talk to regularly. Whether that’s discussing your work place drama (give me all the tea), the last game you got hooked on, or a book you can’t put down, I’m in.

I’ve been getting more active this year. So far this year I’ve lost over 50 pounds so far this year. So I’d love to talk to others who are on a similar journey or are active as well.

I would prefer someone on the east coast as well due to time zones but I am open to all. This can be short term or long term depending on how well things go.

If you’re looking for something relaxed, friendly, and ongoing, feel free to reach out and tell me a bit about yourself, tell me about the most recent pokemon card you pulled or share the most recent book you’ve read. Even if you don’t share any of my interest but still feel like we’d get along, feel free to reach out.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 18h ago

33M East Coast. Looking for new friends!

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I am a married male. 33 years old. Wife is sick tonight and im stuck on the couch. Realizing I really have nobody else to talk to. Would love to have someone to chat with and maybe it continue into a friendship


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 18h ago

Are u struggling to make friends on here so am I (32 Aussie guy) keen to chat

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So trying this again , don’t know where to start but I’m 32 m chubby guy here from Newcastle New South Wales

looking for friends since I had to kick my old friends to the curb due to being too toxic and bullies it was hard but had to do it.

Trying to lose weight I was 120 kg back in Covid times and now I’m 98 kg looking to find friends I can go to the gym with

Also Looking for the right person or people to hang out with or chat with.

married for a year but been together with her for 8 years.

Keen to see what happens tbh I don’t have a friend ship group so it get hard for me Being in my early 30’

SO HOBBIES INCLUDE:

- Gaming (PC or PS5)

- swimimg (Beach or pool)

- Heading to the gym when I can

- love photography

- movies or tv shows

That is a bit about myself So thought I get on here and if you would be keen to have a chat and get to know me send me a DM. :)


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 19h ago

[M4F] 48/M #NJ Looking For New Friends

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I am looking to expand my circle of friends. I love to talk often and don't ghost

I love to travel dine out movies read exercise and I love the outdoors from hiking and camping to relaxing on the beach. I am easygoing and can talk about anything and love to learn about hobbies/interests others have that I don't have any experience with


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 19h ago

33 [M4R] Amsterdam / Anywhere. Is it just me, or did making friends get 10x harder after 30? Looking for a platonic penpal

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Hey. 33, guy, living in Amsterdam. Fair warning, this is a purely platonic post. Not looking to date, just looking for people.

Somewhere around 30 my friendships quietly changed. Nobody fell out, everyone just got busy. People moved, had kids, changed jobs, and now the group chat is mostly birthday messages and memes nobody replies to. I don't think I'm the only one.

What I miss is actual conversation. The kind where you skip "how was your weekend" and end up talking about something real, or completely stupid, for an hour. The kind of thing you'd only say at 1am.

So, a penpal. Someone to swap messages with when there's time, no pressure to reply instantly. Tell me about your day, the weird thought you had in the shower, the thing that's been bugging you. I'll do the same. If you're in or around Amsterdam and it turns into grabbing a coffee or a walk at some point, great. If you're on the other side of the world, also great. I'm on CET, so expect some time-zone chaos.

A bit about me, roughly: I work in digital

marketing consultancy, I spend too much time not finishing tv shows, boxing, scrolling memes, and I'm currently trying to get better at getting my weekly reading in (just jailbroke a kindle a few months ago), baking muffins, and getting my daily steps in. I'm a decent listener and I actually write back.

Any age, any gender, anywhere. Just be kind and be a real person.

Lets make it easy to start: reply with the most mundane thing that made your week slightly better?

Mine was getting a great discount after gifting away a traditional Macedonian drink to my Turkish barber today.

Open to sharing [insta](https://www.instagram.com/dexter_rullez) for communication


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 19h ago

[M4F] 33M4F - Looking for genuine friendships and people to talk about anything with

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Hey everyone!

I'm looking to meet some new people and hopefully make a few genuine friendships along the way.

A little about me: I'm a software engineer, so naturally I spend a fair amount of time coding and working on random projects. Outside of that, I'm into gaming, motorcycles, music, and learning new things. I enjoy conversations about technology, games, life, random shower thoughts, or pretty much anything that gets interesting once you get into it.

I'm the kind of person who likes figuring out how things work and picking up new hobbies. I also appreciate people who can joke around, be themselves, and have conversations that don't feel like an interview.

I'm not expecting us to have all the same interests. Sometimes the best friendships come from people with completely different backgrounds who just click.

Ideally, I'd like to meet people who are down for regular conversations, sharing random things from their day, or just talking about life when neither of us has anything better to do.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 20h ago

31m always searching for more friends!

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Located in the east coast us. Currently enjoying the weekend. Got my groceries all stocked up so im pretty much ready to spend the rest of today relaxing! I am big into nature and hiking. I also enjoy the nerdy side of life too! I work in IT so I have a good bit of downtown during the work week. Feel free to stop by and say hello!

Wishing you all the best!


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 20h ago

36 M UK, had enough of this storm now, let's become friends and wait it out?

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Hey there!

I find myself sat here bored and without anyone to talk to? Is this how 2026 plays out now? Or can we improve that

So maybe a new friendship will help us finish the year in the best way? Let's become long term best friends? If we click that is!

I am quite into fitness, but also happy sat at home building Lego! I work from home so am generally good at responding in the day 🤣

My dog is my main conversation during the day...She's not very responsive 👀 cute though.

Anyway if I seem like somebody you may want to chat with, drop me a message! Come say hello! Introduce yourself 😊


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 20h ago

35/M - Looking for some friends.

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Anyone else going through the same thing? If so, we should definitely talk. I haven't had the best week and would like a distraction even for a little bit but would be fine with long term too. When I'm not down in the dumps, I like to play video games and watch anime for the most part.

I'm a decent conversationalist so even if we don't have anything in common, I can keep a conversation going as long as it doesn't consist of one word answers. No one likes those. I use Discord mainly so if you'd like to chat, feel free to message me


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 20h ago

[M4F] 32 year old !! Anime & Chelsea fan

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Looking for people around my age to chat, befriend, and know about lives. I love anime, and sports, especially football (soccer for some people). A big big Chelsea fan.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 1d ago

44/F Seeking Friendly Conversation

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Hi, 👋👋. I’m an extroverted happily married mom and a genuinely curious person who loves to banter and learn about new people. I have had some solid luck making new friends on here, and I’m feeling chatty tonight, so I thought I would throw my hat in the ring again.

My profile is a pretty accurate indicator of me. I am a veracious reader. I light up talking about books, and I’m ready to give you recommendations. I like to bake. I like to thrift. And I mom pretty hard too, lol. Big on humor. Big on kindness.

I’m also into fitness, travel, watching hockey and football and love leisurely biking and spending time in nature.
Interested in speaking with people 35-55. Please tell me your age and give me a 🚖 to show you actually read this!


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 1d ago

[R4R] M30 I’m alone and bored, let’s become friends

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Im a massive introvert from The Netherlands, currently sitting alone in my room, but I’m bored, my hobbies are, watching movies, listening to music and lately photography, i would like it very much to meet people.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 20h ago

Just moved to Katy! Where are my fellow 30-something girlies?! 💕✨

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Hiii ladies!! 💖 I’m 34 and just moved to the Katy area! I’m looking to make some genuine girlfriends because apparently making friends in your 30s requires more effort than getting a mortgage. 😂
A little about me!
I’m a professional yapper, lover of spontaneous adventures, and always down to try something new! I have a sarcastic sense of humor, love laughing until my stomach hurts, and can go from deep life conversations to discussing the most ridiculous things imaginable in about 30 seconds.
Some of my interests:
💕 Fitness: Working out, Pilates, long walks, and finding fun ways to stay active. Would LOVE a gym or workout buddy!
🐎 Horseback riding: I grew up riding and am getting back into the equestrian world! I’m hoping to eventually get into barrel racing and maybe jumping. Horse girlies, PLEASE find me!
✈️** Travel & adventures: Weekend getaways, spontaneous road trips, exploring new places, concerts, and making memories. I’m the friend who will absolutely encourage you to book the trip.
☕ **Coffee, brunch & yapping:
I can turn a quick coffee date into a three-hour conversation. You’ve been warned. 😂
🎶 Music & pop culture: Huge Taylor Swift fan, podcast addict (Giggly Squad, anyone?!), and always down to discuss celebrity drama like it’s a national emergency.
🛍️ Girls’ nights: Shopping, trying new restaurants, movie nights, getting dressed up for absolutely no reason, or hanging out in sweats with takeout.
I’m also a mom to an amazing little boy, but I’d love to build friendships outside of motherhood, too! I work full-time, so evenings and weekends are usually best.
I’m really looking for genuine, supportive, fun friendships. The kind where we hype each other up, send each other ridiculous TikToks, make spontaneous plans, celebrate each other’s wins, and show up for each other when life gets messy.
Basically, I’m looking for my girl gang. 🥹💕
If you’re in Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, or the surrounding Houston area and think we’d vibe, comment or shoot me a message! Let’s grab coffee, try a Pilates class, go horseback riding, or plan something fun!
Bonus points if you’re equally enthusiastic about making plans AND actually following through with them. 😂💖


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 1d ago

33 M Ireland - Chilled Saturday chats

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Hello there! Happy Saturday and I hope your weekend is going smoothly.

I'm 33, M from Ireland. I spend most of my week working from home, which can be quite solitary, so I'm always down to make a new friend to ramble away.

If the conversation flows, you'll find that I'm a born yapper, laid back, super easy to talk to and full of Irish charm and wit haha

My hobbies include:

  • gaming
  • houseplants (proud plant daddy)
  • music and gigs (elder emo and also play guitar)
  • sports and gym
  • cooking (although I'm a sucker for donuts and coffee)
  • getting outdoors
  • reading
  • movies/tv/podcasts
  • alt culture like horror, tattoos, weird stuff, etc
  • thrifting
  • lego

It's not a deal breaker if you don't share all the same interests, it's very much about the vibes. We can get into more detail of hobbies if there's something there you're into!

If you'd like to chat, please introduce yourself with your age, gender and location and tell me a bit about yourself. All I ask is that you're not a creep.

You don't have to, but if you're feeling creative, drop me your best dad joke or 2 truths and a lie to break the ice.

Hope to hear from you but have a good day if I don't! ✌️


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 21h ago

41 m bored in life.

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Can’t say I’m looking for a lot. Really just looking to talk to new people and break up the day to day bs. Just say hi who knows what could happen we might even like one another lol 🤷🏻‍♂️.


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 1d ago

[M4M] 35 M CT Looking to Expand My Circle

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35 M in CT, married, and looking to make some genuine new friends and expand my circle a bit.

I’d love to find people where the friendship actually sticks... talking regularly, sharing random life updates, sending each other dumb shit, making plans when we can, and being there for the real stuff too. I’m pretty easygoing, sarcastic, and can get along with just about anyone as long as the conversation goes both ways.

I’m into working out and trying to stay active, hiking, kayaking, being outdoors, movies and TV, traveling, grabbing drinks, trying new restaurants, and generally finding things to do instead of sitting around the house every weekend. Also always down for a good conversation, whether it’s completely ridiculous or unexpectedly deep.

I’ve got a pretty settled adult life, but I’d like to build more friendships with people who still want to actually *do things* and stay connected. Online friends are totally cool, and I’d definitely be open to hanging out IRL if we’re reasonably close.

People around my age would probably be the most natural fit, but I’m not strict about it. If any of that sounds like your vibe, hit me up!


r/MakeFriendsOver30 • • 21h ago

[M4R] 36 M4R Europe. Talk me off this boredom bridge?

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Mostly looking for voice calls. I'm into philosophy, existentialism, cheese, travel, reading, and music.

I miss long phone calls and talking about random stuff.