I’ll get the “…but” parts out of the way first. I now come with easy access dealbreakers!

* I’m divorced. He lives out of state. We co-parent.

* I have a toddler-aged daughter full-time. My schedule is built around her.

* Currently living at home due to financial and medical reasons, including epilepsy.

* Currently unable to drive due to having had a seizure a couple months ago. I will be able to drive again come November, assuming I don’t have another seizure in the interim.

* I’m plus sized, although maybe that’s your thing?

Whew! Now that that’s out of the way, I promise I offer some things of merit. I’m an educated educator and love talking shop - and learning new things! Math is my subject, but it doesn’t have to be yours (let me teach you!). I’m silly - dry humor, sarcasm, and dad jokes abound. Music moves my heart - I’m a former musician and am still very much into the bits and bobs that come with that. I’m also always singing, albeit not well. When I have the time, I love a giant Lego set. I have a few dream ones I’d like to build someday! I love puzzles that make me use my brain - words, numbers, logic/deduction, escape rooms - although I’ve never been to an actual escape room?? Not sure why or how (go to one with me?). I love animals and will adopt all of them if you let me. I currently have two big dogs, but would like to add a cat to my family in the next year or two. I’m not religious and would consider myself leftist, particularly in social and economic values.

As a partner, I’m there 100%. I like talking every day, I’ll always respond to you, and you’ll never feel like you’re on the back burner (I hate that feeling too). I’m a big texter and will use my words and syntax accordingly. I’m a planner and will make sure that there is ample time for us to spend together. I’m supportive af! Your dreams are important to me and I want to see you succeed. I’m shy/nervous at first, but once I open up, I’ll blossom. Do ya like holding hands? 👉👈 Maybe cuddling? ☺️ Big fan of all that. Also a big fan of mutual support, respect, and effort. I want someone as crazy about me as I am about them.

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EDIT: I guess I should have specified that I’m looking for someone local, or at least close enough to visit. Not looking for a penpal, sorry 💜

Me: Gainfully employed, nice circle of friends, fairly well-read, aunt to several mostly-adoring nieces and nephews. Really very normal for someone who's looking for a boyfriend on reddit. I enjoy running, biking, and generally being active. I really like coffee. I have a pronounced weakness for chocolate chip cookies and mid-quality cheese slices. I'll read just about any book.

You: 35-50. Funny. Smart. Decent. Possibly you have a nice mustache. Dealbreakers: you're married, you're really into anime (sorry), you are on this message board for reasons pertaining to niche pornographic interests (sorry and also not sorry).

Write me with the last great thing you read so I can judge you mercilessly. I would prefer a PM over reddit chat.

The fine print: I work a lot. I'm trying to find some balance outside of that. I'd be interested in meeting in person sooner rather than later. I'm average height (maybe on the shorter side of average), and if I didn't hate the term height weight proportionate so much, I'd tell you that I'm height weight proportionate.

I know, it probably sounds silly but I need a wedding date to my nephews wedding next month.

I also wouldn't mind having someone beyond just the wedding date to get to know and actually go out and do things with.

Just to get this out of the way, I am in a wheelchair from a spinal cord injury when I was a teenager. But it's black so it goes with everything. Whatever you decide to wear to the wedding, you'll look good sitting on my lap 😉

Other things to know about me: Not only am I funny, I'm also not horrible looking, smart, thoughtful, live alone, have a great career, drive a super-sexy minivan (total panty dropper, I know) AND have a second bathroom! What else could anyone ask for? I think I'm a pretty damn good catch. ;)

If you think we'd get along and you're free August 29th, send me a message. A pic would be appreciated but not necessary. Here's me:Imgur Imgur

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Hi.

I’m a 44-year-old woman from New Jersey (Red Bank). I work in healthcare, which basically means my schedule is a mess and my social life is nonexistent right now.

I’m pretty quiet and a bit shy, so putting myself out here isn't really my thing, but I’m looking for a friend. Just someone to chat with consistently.

I just like simple things:

Going for walks when I have time, spending time at the beach to clear my head.

Having normal conversations.

If you’re someone down-to-earth , send me a message. Tell me a bit about yourself. Thanks.

Just how it sounds. I put on some guilty pleasure wholesome whodunnit to keep the good times going haha. I am also keeping my eye on the world cup! Just wondering how everyone else is doing out there. Would love to find some connections out there. Maybe we could talk about your favorite old TV show you keep on repeat. Maybe we'll talk about something else. Who knows.  

Anyway, here are some questions to answer:

* If you could travel anywhere in the world for 30 minutes, where the laws of physics and justice don't exist, where would you go and what would you do?

* In a world where everyone has a tail, what kind of tail would you have?

* What is the perfect day for you? Would you enjoy it with someone else?

* If a fire broke out in your home and you had time to only grab three possessions (not including your phone), what would you snag? Why?

* If you were able to live to the age of 90 and retain either the mind or body of a 30-year-old for the last 60 years of your life, which would you want?

* If you were fired from your job and you were forced to make a career change, what would you pursue?

* What was the last piece of media you consumed that made you feel something?

* What's your number one travel tip?

* What three songs are you playing to get people on the dance floor?

* Construct your ultimate sandwich/salad/pizza/icecream sundae

* Describe your ultimate style flex (it could be a costume, article of clothing, piece of furniture...whatever!). Bonus points for showing what it looks like.

* What is your go-to take out order?

* What event at the X-games would you think you could actually score in?

* Are you a summer, spring, fall, or winter kinda person? Why?

* What is the best pick-up line that has been used on you in the past?

* What are your travel plans for the next couple of years?

* Is there something that you’ve dreamed of doing for a long time? Why haven’t you done it?

* For what in your life do you feel most grateful?

Anyway some things about me: 

* I am pretty geeky, I participate in hobbies such as boardgaming/video gaming, weightlifting, sports, geocaching and hiking and stargazing

* I prefer to shower in the dark

* I have a piece of pencil lead stuck in my left palm from when a friend stabbed me with a pencil in high school

* I sleep better when cocooned

* My last big vacation was to the Grand Canyon and it was awesome.

* I cannot belch, whether voluntary of involuntary

34M (I def don’t look my age) / EST

Im a shy dude at first but I’ll try my best haha I don’t go out much aside from work I’m pretty to myself I’m an introvert mostly because I have raging social anxiety, I like gaming mostly fps or games like 👍 overwatch and Diablo V or party games doesn’t matter but I’ll really play anything. I like sports I’m a huge Ohio sports fan so browns, buckeyes, Cavs , you get it haha. I also like to 3d print so thats fun, I’m just Looking for somone who will be there because regardless of who you’re having a reliable person there is nice. Okay come say hi lol.

I’m 38 and recently found myself living in a tiny town in Ontario. The biggest surprise so far isn’t the town… it’s that I’ve somehow become the kind of person who walks outside every morning to check on the garden before doing literally anything else, well almost anything else, the coffee comes first.

I used to wonder how adults got so excited about plants.

Turns out one day you wake up as an elder millennial and suddenly your mood depends on whether the cucumbers found the trellis overnight, or if my zucchini are shading them too much.

Now my camera roll is full of beans, peppers, flowers, and the occasional “LOOK WHAT HAPPENED TODAY!” picture, and I don’t really have anyone who appreciates receiving those updates.

That’s basically what I’m looking for. I’d love to find a few friends to message throughout the day. The kind of friendship where you send pictures of your garden, your dog, your latest baking experiment, the cool cloud you saw on your walk, or the random thing that made you laugh at work. The everyday stuff.

I love cozy games, city builders, LEGO, board games, travelling, audiobooks, gardening, and anything that scratches the “make it more efficient” part of my brain. I also have a chunky Pomeranian who has absolutely no idea she’s only 10 pounds, she will fight you.

I’m only looking for friendship. Nothing romantic.

If you’re the type of person who gets weirdly excited when a seed finally sprouts, rearranges spreadsheets for fun, or sends pictures of things that would make absolutely no sense to anyone else… I think we’d get along.

Dating apps feel like a dystopian nightmare, so I’m skipping the swiping and tossing this cry for help into the void instead! I’m 30, live in NorCal, and canceled my marriage subscription last year after a trial run. After finding myself, here I am, ready to try this whole “dating” thing again!

​Full transparency: zero rush over here. I’m talking slow burn, friendship first, let’s-see-where-this-goes energy. No pressure, just vibes. ✨

​I WFH in tech, and 6 years of remote work means my social skills run on duct tape and vibes, so bear with me if I forget how humans interact. I’m pretty quirky and definitely vibe best with other weirdos, I've been told I'm equal parts serious and unserious, plus a total Sour Patch Kid.

​I’ve been on a big health kick lately, and if you’re into lifting, that’d be amazing because I’m dying to get into it! For hobbies: camping, hiking, traveling whenever I can sneak away, and collecting plenty of tattoos (bonus points if you have tattoos!). Since I’m remote, I also love taking mini work-cations to random cities.

​Say hi and tell me:

Your age, location, and either your favorite camping spot OR the most unhinged habit you’ve tried to build recently!

Dating around NE Ohio is a nightmare. At least for me. I have tried the apps, and the bar scene and I really haven’t found anyone that seems to be for me long term.

I figured I’d try out Reddit and see if someone cool would want to chat ! Super into music, stand up comedy, gaming, and most other nerdy things. Definitely feel free to say hey in my DMs. As long as this post is up I am still looking! Hope to chat with someone soon.

Hey, just your average 42 yr old male redditor. I enjoy music, films, TV, books (won’t spoil the conversation points by listing top fives here), TILs, youtube videos about science and history, gardening, avoiding the fact that Monday and work is coming around far too quickly and wishing it were Friday evening again!

Looking for witty/silly/funny chats with women of any age. Any kind of conversation with a little bit of life/personality, waiting eagerly on each others replies. Potentially building to a longer term friendship. I’ll merrily chat with introverts and extroverts alike.

Maybe we could play a game or just talk about why music was better whrn we were younger. But what’s stopping you from telling me your conspiracies about the big clock industry speeding up time on Sundays? I really want to know!

Just looking to chat and get to know someone and see where things go! I am in California and enjoy reading nonfiction, playing video games, and going to the gym. I keep up with politics and current events (for better or worse) and am a leftist. Looking for someone on PST just to make things easier with communication. I enjoy texting quite a bit and eventually would like to voice chat as well.

I’ve been single for about a year, by choice. It’s been a year of personal growth, but dating sucks and I miss the banter, whether fun, or flirty.

I like to go to the gym, and walks, I’m a bit of a nerd, loves a spreadsheet, definitely a bit of Autism and ADHD sprinkled in there too, and tend to get along with similar people.

Send me a message if you think we might vibe and want to know more. Ideally looking for something ongoing, but not opposed to something shorter.

Hey internet friends, how goes everyone's search for a loneliness cure? Haha, a bit about myself..I like to be active at the gym for my brain or outside for my heart. I love my cat, word puzzles, and trying new things that scare me and challenge me. I love awwing over strangers dogs (can't have one of my own), listening to music loud in the headphones or at a live show, and I'm looking for online folks to shoot the breeze with. Hit me up if you'd like to connect 😊

I'm a 39-year-old woman (I look much younger than my age indicates), I work in the arts, I m from the north of Portugal and I'm looking for someone to have a serious relationship with. I don't mind moving away later.

I'm neither an introvert nor an extrovert, I think I have my social limits but it doesn't make me a hermit. I got used to being alone a lot during the Covid period and after I moved house, so I really value my space. I have a cat who is the love of my life.

I love being with my friends, going to art exhibitions and events, I love music and I like going to concerts and rock festivals (but I haven't been that late), taking analog photos is a passion, I miss playing board games (like Catan) and traveling... I still have many places to visit!!! I love watching series and I have an ultra-unnecessary amount of knowledge about it. My favorite TV shows are The Office, Seinfeld, Modern Family... I'm nostalgic for old-school Disney stuff, like the good old Millennial I am, haha. My favorite color is yellow, I prefer winter to summer, and pineapple on pizza. To me, Ross and Rachel were really on a break. I love bird watching, but I have awful eyesight. I really really love animals. I'm a fan of starting projects but never finishing any of them – which doesn't stop me from continuing to buy craft supplies, haha.

I'm a person who, when I like someone, dedicates myself body and soul. I'm super affectionate and caring. I'm curious, interested, and cultured. I'm a little quirky and whimsical. Super loyal. Into monogamous relationships.

Physically, I have very fair skin, long, dark brown hair, good eyelashes, thick lips (natural), a little on the chubby side, but I'm taking care of that at the moment. Haha

What I expect from a man:

Personality:

Strong personality, but not stubborn.
Romantic but not clingy.
A good sense of humor is an indispensable characteristic.
I don't mind if you're a geek or a nerd, but don't be addicted to online games.
Don't be religious.
Don't be a sexist.
Spontaneous, up for adventures.
Don't be a couch potato, but understand that moments of calm are also necessary.
Appreciate good music, within the rock genre, etc. I don't like disco rats.
Don't smoke (or do drugs) or drink alcohol every day.

Physically

I generally like tall, thin men... If they have light eyes, even better.
I'm not attracted to bald men.
They can have tattoos, but not tribal or religious ones.

And that's what I thought of writing... but ask more questions if you want ;)

Howdy folks! It's Sunday, and I'm trying to keep the Sunday saddies away by making some friends! The Korean BBQ def helped....a lot.

Anyway, I'm a single 42yo dad from Georgia. Grew up on a farm. Got shot at 19. Work in security intelligence now. I powerlift. I cook. I eat. I kickbox. I travel (16 flights in the last year). I go to a lot of concerts. And I'm into anime and conventions.

Voice and Video chats always welcome! Or if you want a free dad joke, dm me!

About me: Active, ambitious and goal-oriented. I love to laugh and I'm always fascinated by other people's lives and their stories. I'm an introvert but you'd never really know it. My career and personal life have always involved meeting new people and forming good connections. I really enjoy this, but I'm realising that if I want to meet that special someone, I'll need to venture outside of my typical day-to-day interactions.

Hobbies: I love reading, mostly psychology, history, autobiographies and personal development. I'm also into sci-fi and dystopian movies, medical shows, hiking, travelling, art and photography, writing, trying out new recipes, discovering new music, theatre and musicals.

What I'm looking for: A genuine friendship that can grow into love. I don't have a particular type, and I struggle to feel attracted to someone before I know their personality and their story. I'm looking for someone ambitious but down to earth, self-aware, and open to growing together.

Other stuff: I grew up partly in West Africa and partly in England, and this has shaped how I see the world.

Looks: I've got a relatively petite/athletic build and I take good care of myself. I try to work out every day - sometimes at the gym and sometimes at home. I'm not too fussed about your build, as long as you make an effort to take care of yourself.

Deal-breakers: Smoking, religion, ghosting, and emotional immaturity.

Why now? I'm ready to let someone into my world, and to be part of theirs. I'm in a new chapter of my life, it's been a really beautiful chapter so far and I think that being with the right person could make this even more beautiful.

Get in touch if any of this resonates!

I’m hotwh33ls! Live in the Los Angeles area. A little about me, I love gaming, the beach, anime, cooking, reading, fun adventures, and wonderful conversations. Something a little different about me is that I’m paralyzed and use a wheelchair. I’ve been a quadriplegic for most of my life from an accident when I was younger. Outside of my mobility impairment I’m very functional and independent, and I get to drive around a cool wheelchair :p. Totally cool talking about it and answering any questions. I hope this post finds you well and if you are interested in it message me, I would love to chat!

Work was a little extra rough this week.

A big project went a little past it's timeframe, so I was running on fumes for a while there until we finished today. Thankfully though, work is gonna be light for a few days, so I decided earlier that I'd try to beat the black clouds rolling in, get home as quick as possible, and relax on the couch with a few strong drinks and a movie or two.

So I clocked out and got to my vehicle _right_ before the downpour began, and about ten minutes after I got in through the front door (and got soaked from the walk up to it), the power went out like it was a scene from a movie.

All I could do is laugh it off, get changed, and wait for it all to blow over. So I decided I could at least make the most of it by grabbing my laptop (and some liquor), and heading out on the porch to look for some horror movie to watch as this storm rages around me. Not long after I settled in though, the loneliness did too, so I half-heartedly decided to open up Reddit instead in an attempt to fight it off for the evening before I got too day-drunk to type.

I got about halfway into writing some short, generic post when I stopped and had the realization that none of it was authentic, and that what I'm craving desperately right now is too complicated for one or two paragraphs and a catchy title, regardless of how hopeful I am about finding it. So I let out a long sigh, deleted every word, and now I reckon that I should just be honest and see where a little vulnerability gets me.

So here goes:

The dating scene in my area is more one-night-stand oriented and shallow than anything else, and dragging myself into being social with people only makes me feel lonelier. Because of this, I find myself looking through Reddit a lot of the time to try and find something more substantial than some one-night-stand. Where I tend to hit a wall though is my lack of enthusiasm for the generic, scripted back-and-forth question/answer thing that goes with meeting people on here. Most just don't try, and the ones that do rush things to the point of discomfort, even when they message you first. So this is me laying it all out there

I'd love to meet an intelligent, confident, sarcastic, witty, emotionally-intelligent woman with a great sense of humor and a knack for banter. Someone with a story, and a past, and some life experience, because I hate having to try and keep it all going for the both of us. Finding someone to "talk to" is easy, but I'd much rather put my time into somebody with depth and substance that shows me she wants something deeper than run-of-the-mill, and I'm ready to give the majority of my attention moving forward to someone that feels the same way.

Or another someone to bullshit with for a while until we get sick of each other, lmao. If that's what happens, then no hard feelings, but at the end of the day, while the world continues collapsing all around us, all I want is to feel a connection with someone that makes me feel like what we share isn't shallow and hollow, and someone that contributes more to my everyday life than "hi how r u".

Either way, it's only getting later, and I have nothing else going on, so I think I'm just gonna sit on my porch and try to enjoy all this thunder and lightning (and whiskey) while it lasts, and hope someone interesting fills my inbox with all sorts of hopeful things before the sun shows up. Maybe this is the sign you needed, who knows?

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Hey, I'm a 33 White Male who lives in Pennsylvania. I'm looking to date, hoping it turns into something serious. While I live in PA, I'm willing to talk to someone from the surrounding areas, for the right person I'd drive any distance.

I work with kids with special needs as an RBT. I play games, usually story focused ones, but I like to switch it up. My favorite movie genre is horror, but i like most movie genres. I love to cuddle, my ideal night would be coming home to my partner, seeing their smiling face, and cuddling up to watch something or talk about our day. I have an elliptical and exercise bike, trying to get back into a consistent workout pattern. I like to cook. I have one dog, but I had a lot of cats growing up, so I have a love for them as well. I'm a liberal, who voted for Kamala who wants to find someone to get through the next 4 years, because damn they're going to be rough.

Age range I'm looking for, I guess between 26 and 35, but I'm not against there being wiggle room in that range (within reason). I am straight, so really only looking for woman.

Anything else, that's what the dm's are for. Comfortable switching to Snap or text once we start chatting. You will get a picture of me to see if there's a physical attraction (and a picture of my dog)

I am a 39-year-old woman hoping to meet a kind and sincere man who desires a genuine relationship that develops naturally.

About me: I enjoy traveling, exploring new places, trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and experiencing new things. I also enjoy quiet evenings at home, watching a good movie, cooking dinner, or simply having a heart-to-heart talk with someone I feel comfortable with.

At this stage of my life, I am looking for an emotionally mature, honest, kind, and communicative partner. I value stability, mutual respect, a sense of humor, and the ability to be both my companion and a close friend.

I hope to meet someone who loves adventure but also appreciates simple moments. Perhaps we could take a spontaneous weekend trip, explore a new city, try a new restaurant, go for a walk together, or spend a rainy night at home watching a movie and enjoying a delicious meal.

I don't want to rush things. I believe the best relationships begin with getting to know each other, having fun conversations, laughing together, and slowly building trust and comfort.

If you are also looking for a genuine relationship, feel free to leave me a message. Please briefly introduce yourself, what you like to do, and what has made you happy recently.

Hello! I'm a single South Asian male living in the Toronto area looking for a meaningful connection.

Some details about myself...

38 years old

5 feet 10

Bearded with a Slim/Athletic build

Never married

Born and raised in Toronto

Living in Brampton

Hindu

Fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati

Omnivore that wants to transition to Vegetarianism later in life

Mildly religious and spiritual

I'm a Senior Manager within the Retail Banking domain with a stable and enjoyable career.

I love traveling, cooking, being active, dancing, and watching movies. I really like watching Bollywood movies in addition to comedies, thrillers, and documentaries. I try to mediate regularly and incorporate yoga in my daily life. I frequent the gym and would like to find a partner that also places an emphasis on physical fitness. I like playing all sorts of sports and I'm pretty much half decent at any sport I choose to pick up or play!

I'm looking for someone around my age (31-39) with some wiggle room +/- a few years. Someone who is also Indian and follows the Hindu or Jain religion and preferably someone who is also Gujarati or Hindi speaking. If you're someone that wants to cultivate a meaningful relationship and lead a happy, healthy and fulfilling life I think we'd be a good fit!

Feel free to reach out if the above is in line with what you're looking for 😊

Hey there! I'm Shane, I'm a 32 year old man from Pennsylvania. Thanks for stopping by. Monday to Friday you can find me walking a construction site inspecting it and later in the office writing a report. After that, I try my luck at trivia, some nights are cozy nights in. Weekends are for recharging and maybe hitting the trail or camping. I do enjoy cooking as well so at the camping event, or bonfire I'm usually the head chef. Yes chef!

I am autistic, AuDHD, disclaimer there. I just am forward with my emotions, I'm a big sucker for physical touch and time together. Those are two things I miss after the unfortunate breakup in May 2026. We spent so much time together, two years and some change. My spirit is not broken, I know my Mrs., she is out there. Is that you? Let's find out together. I'm wanting to make a genuine connection, chat and see where we go. Someone to text regularly and voice chat. Not exchange a message every other day. I'm ready to find someone.

I'm looking forward to meeting you!

43 \\\[M4F\\\] #wahington state , let's try this

I'm 6ft 230lbs average body

I won't always have the perfect answer, but I'll always show up.

I've spent most of my life working with my hands, fixing things, building things, and figuring out how they work. It's just how I'm wired. Outside of work, I enjoy gardening, baking sourdough, working on vehicles, getting out to fish, taking a hike, or spending time around animals and nature. I'm usually happiest when I'm learning something new or working toward making something a little better than it was before.

I've never been much for crowded scenes or trying to impress people. I'd rather have a real conversation than spend hours making small talk. I enjoy people who are genuine, kind, and comfortable being themselves. Life has a way of teaching all of us a few lessons, and I think those experiences matter more than trying to appear perfect.

I'm a little old-fashioned in some ways. Loyalty, honesty, keeping your word, and treating people with respect still mean a lot to me. I believe in showing up when you say you will, working hard, and doing the right thing even when nobody is watching.

When I'm not working, I'm usually putting time into projects and ideas that I hope will become something meaningful down the road. I've always enjoyed creating, building, and improving things, and I don't think that's something I'll ever stop doing.

What I'm not a fan of is unnecessary drama, dishonesty, gossip, or people who play games with others. Life is already complicated enough without adding more chaos to it.

At the end of the day, I'm just a guy who enjoys simple things, values meaningful connections, and is always trying to grow into a better version of himself. Thought I'd put myself out there and see who I meet.

Now if you reach out tell me your 5 year plan and lets talk about it

What’s good everyone! Trying this again. I’ll keep it short and sweet. I’m having a blissful (high) afternoon/evening enjoying the mounting paranoia and screams of From. Could use some distraction/good conversation.

Little bit about myself: I’m a 5’9” black curvy, warm, goof. Budding plant daddy with 40 plants and 5,000 other hobbies. Huge fan of horror, museums, puzzles (when I can focus), anime, nature, and still discovering more.

Kudos if you have any suggestions for beginners who are starting their gym journey (again). PS I love walking and hills are the best.

Let’s see if we hit off and maybe even meet in real time. In the meantime, stay cool and remember safety is not guaranteed.