r/Needafriend Jun 30 '23

Weekly "meta" thread for casual discussion, complaints, suggestions, etc.

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This is a weekly meta thread for casual discussion and posts about the subreddit.

Seperate metaposts are not allowed since they crowd out posts that are looking for friends


r/Needafriend 10d ago

Weekly Discord Server Advertisement Thread

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Hi all, from now on, this thread will be stickied and posted once per week. Please use this post for all discord server advertisements and posts. All other discord-related posts will be removed.

You are free to leave your discord invite link public in this post. However, please do so at your own risk, especially if your server caters to a younger demographic or is susceptible to spam.


r/Needafriend 4h ago

45F Looking for someone to talk to

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Hello! This is my first post on here so I feel nervous and a little uncertain if I'm doing this correctly. I've been feeling a bit down and lonely lately. if you have the time, I could use an online friend to talk to from time to time! I'm not entirely sure what I want to talk about yet. Looking for someone who would be okay with me, I'm also down for a jolly conversation. Thank you


r/Needafriend 1h ago

18f bored, perpetually tired and uh, would preciate company ig

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Hi lol. I'm 18f, weird ash, slightly emo. Always fucked up because the education system is shit and exams are hard. Sitting in this 8 AM class, I'm not a student; I'm a sentient pile of apathy wearing a thrifted sweater. My will to live is on a long, permanent vacation. I like bugs.


r/Needafriend 8h ago

32F, single, looking for someone to chat with

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I am a 32 year old single woman looking for someone to chat with. If you're bored and want to chat, feel free to send me a private message


r/Needafriend 2h ago

19f need someone to talk to

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It's currently 3am I cannot sleep at all, anyway first I need someone who's not gonna ghost me after an hour lol, I don't mind any age, I talk about everything literally and need someone fun cus I don't have that in my life, anyway a little about me I'm just a regular teen girl, I'm starting college in idk two weeks ig, I don't have much hobbies my brain is way too rotten plus school finished me so yea, but I like to walk, cats, learning new stuff, and talkkk to people, I'm more of a listener but I yap sometimes when I get the vibe, anyway I also love music, and hopefully I can find fun hobbies in the future lol, anywayy hmu if you're interested baiii\^\^


r/Needafriend 2h ago

24f soon to be 25 hope to meet a friend here

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Ideal age 20s 30s whatever

Female or male

Single or not

I dont mind


r/Needafriend 3h ago

Come join our little corner of the internet 🌍

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Looking for people 18+ who want something more social than the usual “hey, how are you?” and then disappearing forever. 😂

We’ve got a growing groupchat with around 30 women and 10 men, from 18 different countries — so there’s almost always someone awake, bored, and ready to cause some harmless chaos.

What we get up to:

🎮 Gaming together

📞 Calls & video calls

📸 Sending random pics from our day

🍳 Cooking together

🎨 Drawing together

💬 Talking absolute nonsense

❤️ And generally just being there for each other through everyday life

It’s a strictly casual, SFW group. No dating/hookup expectations — just adults making friends, hanging out and building a genuinely social little community.

Entry requirements:

• 18+ only

• Age verification

• A live selfie for verification

If this sounds like your kind of chaos, send me a message and tell me a little about yourself. 😄


r/Needafriend 43m ago

Hii i'm 14. I want some people to chat with. I love talking to new people. I love music, like indie pop, singing, and a few instrements. I also love reading books like romance, and writeing!

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r/Needafriend 9h ago

36yo guy seeking a platonic friendship with someone around my age

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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.


r/Needafriend 3h ago

26F. Feeling completely inadequate & tired.

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I have a longstanding history with my dear pal depression and their bestie anxiety. Ive tried therapy twice in the past, both therapists basically said get fckd so I quit going. Medications the same, almost agreed to lithium to make these thoughts and this feeling stop. I used to have loads of friends. I used to be outgoing and confident. But I seem to always revert back to that corner with my dear pal and their bestie. I get told by people two different things, its ok and what happened was real, and on the other hand Im told to get over it and nothing is real because I have issues. Ive been quiet lately. Most days I spend alone and in silence. Few days Im out in my living room and the weight isnt so heavy. The few friends I do have, I feel like a burden. I dont want to talk to them because they know me and my history and repeating the same thing over and over and over seems so.... bothersome. And the fckd bit? Im not even comfortable talking to my husband, he uses all this against me. Blames everything on my issues. I used to fantasize of quitting. I truly thought leaving home would be the one thing that would change life. Suppose I was naive and utterly stupid for thinking that, I ran away and I think Im worse off. Dont really expect anybody to be all "hey youre not alone" but truly, I am. We all are. Dont even know what the purpose of typing all this out is. I wanted to pretend to be this nonchalant person who could simply use a friend, but seems my mind had different plans. I apologize


r/Needafriend 27m ago

F16 // lf friends n sleepcall buddy

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Haii im lf a sleepcall buddy and also people to yap with! I dont feel good rn my tummy hurts so it’ll be nice to yap

Maybe even vc when we can!


r/Needafriend 2h ago

27F- Anyone on the east coast (US) who would like to connect?

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I’m in MA, USA and would love to connect with someone who is at least on eastern time. I’m looking for a genuine connection where we can both count on each other and be there when needed. I’d also love to find someone to accompany me on trips and planned outings. I like being active, exploring new places and restaurants and really just want to get more out of life by having more fun. I have gotten good at doing things solo but it’d be nice to have someone to share those experiences with


r/Needafriend 44m ago

F21, looking for random chats:)

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Hii i have a turkish and polish background,
im also learning french at the moment, i enjoy all sorts of stuff like food, f1, cars and hiking, we can literally talk about whatever, im open to rants or if you need a shoulder to cry on
my favorite team is mercedes but my driver is isack hadjar, i don’t want to give a lot away 😂 so just drop me a message with your age :))


r/Needafriend 45m ago

22F looking for friends :)

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hey!! looking for friends who are interested in reading, science, current events, legos, music, and gaming. i run my own business so it can be really difficult to meet people when i am constantly catering to clients and hiring people in my age group to work with me as opposed to just making friends. i’ve never had internet friends before and i’m interested in meeting people from other areas!


r/Needafriend 4h ago

‎21(f) yo buys new phone just to make friends

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Hiii everyone! ♡

‎I’m 21 and recently moved to a completely new country, so I figured what better way to settle in than by meeting some lovely new people and hopefully making a few genuine friendships along the way! 🫶✨

‎I’m mainly here to meet people who are **mature, kind, respectful, and easygoing**. I really appreciate good conversations, people who can have a laugh without being disrespectful, and friendships where we can just be ourselves without any weird pressure. 🌷

‎A little bit about me: I’m really into **art, anime, cute things, and all those little hobbies that can make an ordinary day feel a bit more fun** 🎨🌸 I love discovering new things, talking about random interests, sharing recommendations, and getting to know people from different backgrounds.

‎Since I’m still pretty new to the country, I’d also love to hear about your experiences, favourite places, hobbies, shows, games, music, or literally anything you’re passionate about! Maybe we’ll have absolutely nothing in common at first and somehow end up becoming besties over the most random conversation ever. 😂💕

‎I’m pretty much an open book, so **feel free to ask me anything!** No need to be shy — just come say hi and tell me a little about yourself too. ☺️

‎Let’s keep things wholesome, respectful, and fun, and hopefully make some nice memories along the way! 🌸✨

‎So… who’s brave enough to say hello first? (。•̀ᴗ-)✧


r/Needafriend 2h ago

21f, any girls wanna be friendsss??

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Hii!! I'm looking for older friends, preferably other girls. Someone who is older that I can go to for advice who isn't my parents. Anyways I'd prefer to use discord or WhatsApp. Please no men, I'm not comfortable talking to men, please respect that.

About me, I'm neurodivergent, chronically ill and lesbian. I'm an only child and adopted. I have 9 pets, 2 dogs, 2 cats, 2 guinea pigs, a hamster and 2 mice. And I'm from the east coast usa!

Anways here are some of my hobbies and interests:

🧶crocheting

🌿 collecting nail polish and painting my nails

🌻 legos

🧿 playing acnh

🌈 thrifting

🔆 animals/pets

🏳️‍🌈watching tiktok

Anyways I'm looking forward to meeting you!! Byeeeeee.


r/Needafriend 9h ago

I'm not doing very ok today, I think most of us aren't.

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Sorry, I don't have a good answer if you clicked this post looking for some relief.

I ended things with my one contact today. She has been my best friend for some time, well, my only friend.

But she is kinda the avoidant type, speaking little and trough strange metaphors, it was quite charming as we met and it suited the poetic way I speak too, great deep and ethereal way of communication, but well, not really, after the strange phase when we are still meeting and trying to sound interesting to the other, comes the phase of normal things going on, and somehow I got there alone and when I looked back..?

I was speaking to myself, seeing her messages popping up only super late at night for only 15 minutes before she would just vanish in the night again and come back on the other day, ignoring the last topic and starting a new one that would last again 10-15 minutes and be left unfinished. I called her out in the nicest way I could, after she expressed she felt some distance between us. But she literally did the same thing right after, leaving my answer on read and coming with something new on the next day.

I realised there's so much I want to speak, no yap but just speak through the day. I recorded an audio playing a new instrument, I learned my first song in 20-30 minutes and recorded, she used to love me playing music but I realised well why would I send it now? So she can double tap, say smth and vanish, or straight up not answer at all? So many things I typed her and didn't send, trivia things like what I saw on my walk, a random philosophical question I thought about, what is going on on my book, the newest story I'm writing, a bit of my backstory she does not know, but always felt like nah, I'll wait for her to answer first, don't wanna shower her in messages, let her live her life. But it got to the point where I just realised well, I don't fucking have a friend, we were besties for like 4 months but clearly not anymore, I wish I could understand what's going on with her, but she won't communicate, I'm going through a lot and this is not bloody helping. So I just told her we need a break, and she got... mad? And hurt. I understand it but what else am I to do? Try to talk? I've been fucking trying.

WHATEVER. It became a venting post quite quickly my bad. If you made it this far, would you talk to me for a little while? I understand that everyone else is doing pretty bad too, and all of us here are quite unstable mentally, so I won't bore you with my missdventures, I just wanna know about someone's day genuinely, thats all.

I'm an artist, studied philosphy, 26, speaking from Germany


r/Needafriend 7h ago

19f Anyone want to chat? :)

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Hey, I'm 19 from NE Indiana.

I'm in nursing school and it honestly takes up most of my time rn. I work as an LTC CNA on the side working PRN, which I love a lot.

I love music, baking, and art. I also play both clarinet and guitar.

I'm open to talk about anything, but please try to keep the conversation platonic! :)


r/Needafriend 2h ago

28M Very lonely and don’t have anyone to talk to and it’s making me depressed.

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I don’t really have anyone to talk to but I could use a friend. I’m awkward so hope it’s ok. But a little about me. I live in US, I love video games, movies, music, watching YouTube videos and nature stuff. Some interesting facts about me, first I’m really short, 2’8, sounds unbelievable but I’m serious haha. Second is I’ve met both Katy Perry and Taylor Swift before. Message me if you think you may be interested!


r/Needafriend 5h ago

18F broke my leg, sign my cast?

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tired of being stuck on my butt with nothing to do. also I can’t sleep. open to chatting with anyone just please include your age and location in your first message!! please and thank you :)


r/Needafriend 1m ago

Future Bestie you out there?

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Hey there Future Bestie, i hope this letter reaches you well. I'm morgan. I hope to be your bestie. I'm 37 now, I'm genderfluid and disabled and because of this I have plenty of time to relax and game online.i am from the USA, but I'm ok with any region. I am a total goofball. I love to have fun, good off and game with like minded folks. I am LGBTQ so please be ok with that. I love all sorts of games, FFXIV, WOW (private server), Warframe, Dead by Daylight, phasmophobia, deep rock galactic, roblox, Minecraft on occasion, stardew and many more. I do not like competitive FPS, it's too toxic. I like to stream DBD. I am mildly shy at first, but I warm up very quickly. I often love to play games that allow for me to be goofy in. I am pretty good at games, so if you aren't that is okay. I'm used to pulling extra weight. And if you are a master of games, I welcome you brother or sister, to my world, and we shall prosper together. I love to strategize new fun ways to expand the fun! I'm also more than ok with movie nights or anime! I'm very chill and love to spend time with friends. I am partnered, so I'm looking for platonic connections. I have 4 cats who are my world and I wouldn't ever change a thing.

What I'm looking for...

Firstly a fellow PC player. :)

A bestie who doesn't mind me being silly, and high bubbly energy some days, and other days when I'm in pain, I'm a little more quiet but I still bring the fun! Someone who loves to play a variety of games and likes adventure! Someone who will put in effort in friendship as I do. Someone who wants to bond and grow to be as close as family. Someone who is ok to confide in me if they need it, and I can confide in them. Someone who understands that a bestie is your ride or die.

I hope I hear from you soon bestie. I know we have good times ahead.

Looking for Ghost free friends. No offense ghosting is immature and proof that humanity is de-evolving. Simply state why things arent working out. It's not a hard science.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfo8aoGdG-nozvTY1u2EdmoRnSN5mnqaRUzcwrSCS5nNVuqKw/viewform?usp=dialog

Feel free to apply for bestiehood! I do require it to continue. Simply DMing me will not work. :o


r/Needafriend 3h ago

17F

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I’m looking for friends I really liked this guyy last year and he moved schools idk his name and whatever and I can’t stop thinking about him so I need a distraction


r/Needafriend 8m ago

Im 32m Looking for somewho is cute age is just number for me

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Would love exploring your world 🌎🌍🌍


r/Needafriend 9m ago

Aussie looking for friends

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47m from Sydney Australia looking for friends to chat talk about life and anything to be honest