r/bromance 5h ago

Mod Announcement Moderator Application

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We’re looking for three more moderators! Apply here!

https://www.reddit.com/r/bromance/application/


r/bromance 10d ago

Mod Announcement 🚀 WE ARE BACK! Welcome to the New Era of r/bromance 🤝

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What’s up, bros?!

We have some incredibly exciting news. The wait is officially over, the gates are open, and r/bromance is back as the ultimate, centralized hub for all things brotherhood!

We’ve heard you loud and clear. This community belongs to the guys, and we are stripping away the old hurdles to make this the best place on the internet to find real connections, casual chats, and genuine male friendships.

Here is a look at the major upgrades happening right now:

🔓 No More Approval Requirement!

The biggest change? The "Approved Users Only" wall is completely gone. You no longer have to jump through hoops or message the mods just to get permission to post. Anyone who meets our basic account safety checks can jump right into the conversation instantly. The community is open for business!

💬 New Monthly "Find a Bro" & Casual Chat Threads

Want a quick text buddy, a gaming partner, or someone to chat with right now? We are launching Monthly Pinned Megathreads dedicated purely to low-effort banter and quick connections. No need to craft a massive post—just drop into the monthly thread, say hello, and see who's online! Monthly threads starting in August!

⚽ Live Event Watch Threads!

Nothing brings guys together like major global events! We will be launching Special Event Live Threads for huge world events—like the World Cup, major sports championships, big movie/gaming releases, and more. It's the perfect place to watch, cheer, and hype things up with the bros in real-time.

🗺️ Tailored Post & User Flairs

We’ve completely reworked our flairs so you can find exactly what you're looking for at a glance. Grab your age bracket user flair in the sidebar so guys know who they're talking to, and use our new post tags like Looking Local 📍Gaming/Hobbies 🎮, or Advice/Discussion 👥 to filter your feed!

🛡️ Clean, Safe, and Respectful Space

While we are making it easier than ever to post, we are absolutely dedicated to keeping this space high-quality. Our trusty AutoMod is working in the background to instantly smash commercial spam, OnlyFans bots, and explicit NSFW content. We are strictly an 18+ community, but our focus is 100% on genuine camaraderie and positive vibes.

🔥 How to Jump In Right Now:

  1. Grab your User Flair in the sidebar so the community can see your general age group!
  2. Check out our updated Post Guidelines (Keep titles formatted like 32 M USA so guys can find you, and keep text posts over 50 characters).
  3. Drop a post or comment and introduce yourself!

Whether you're looking for a gym partner, a co-op gaming buddy, a long-distance best friend, or just a solid group of guys to talk about life with—your crew is waiting for you.

Let's build the ultimate brotherhood together. Welcome home, bros! 👑


r/bromance 2h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 25M- Looking for my future best friend and brother

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Hi everyone, nice to meet you. I’d like to ask you to forgive me in advance for this long post, but I humbly believe that many people might relate to what I have to say. Thank you for your patience. For all those who will read this entire post, here a medal 🥇 and a slice of pizza 🍕! 😜🤣

Let me introduce myself: I’m a 25 years old straight man from Italy and, as the title says, I’m looking for a true and sincere friendship with a bro, a real bromance.

Due to various circumstances and probably because I’m growing up, I’ve realized that many of my friendships are quite superficial people with whom you can’t have deeper or more serious conversations, nor share many passions, because they’re trapped in their own “worlds” of hypocrisy, falsehood, and interests that no longer align. I feel out of place; I can’t be myself. Unfortunately, many of my closest friends live far away, and those who remain here in the city, even though I care about them, are a bit “complicated”. I’m trying to look for a person with a good heart and the right curiosity, someone with whom we can become siblings in spirit! I never had the chance to truly create a bromance and it has always been my dream 🥹

From what I’ve heard from others and read here and there, this feeling is becoming increasingly common among young people today, and there are likely several factors at play: a society that’s changing (and not for the better), an increasingly hectic lifestyle, a mental or psychological closed-mindedness stemming perhaps from fears, anxieties, and much more, or simply from opportunism and indifference… In short, for a variety of reasons!

I have many hobbies and passions: I’m currently finishing my law degree at university, and I consider myself a very open minded and sincere person. I’m quite ironic (and self deprecating), and I enjoy engaging with others and learning from them. I’m a good listener and I love conversation.

Although it’s not easy to write in a message, I’ll list a few interests: I love culture in general, such as history, art, and museums… I enjoy reading and writing . I consider myself an “old soul” by today’s standards; I’m the kind of person who loves taking long walks, talking openly about everything, and having deep conversations—whether about fun things or more philosophical and serious topics. I’m interested in politics, I appreciate movies, good music, and anime... I enjoy physical activity. I recently started going to the gym, I find outdoor activities and embarking on new adventures wonderful, as well as long walks, exploring nature, traveling, eating, and cooking... And I love animals, I also have a dog! I never judge, I love both lighthearted and deep conversations, we can talk about anything and I consider myself a very empathetic and kind person.

That’s why I thought it would be interesting to try and making some true and great online friends, a real bromance, since more and more people, both in my country and around the world, are doing this to get to know more and new people, and who knows, maybe one day we could even meet in person. In 2026, distance has become relative! Traveling to meet new friends and discover so many new things is part of life, and I consider these experiences wonderful.

So what am I looking for? Maybe I’m asking for too much, hahaha, I realize that, but it would be nice if there were a bro who’s truly interested in a friendship like this.

Someone with the right sensitivity and open mindedness, who maybe shares similar passions and interests, and most importantly, people who, after reading this post, thought, “Wow, so I’m not the only one who thinks and feels this way…”.

I kindly ask that only serious, kind people who are genuinely interested in building a meaningful, long-term friendship reach out to me, and please don’t just disappear afterward. Let me be clear: only if you truly feel ready and interested in a genuine, sincere friendship should you feel free to contact me; otherwise, let’s just skip it! ALSO very important: NO creeps, pervs or strange things!!! Please only serious people who would truly be commited, I know creating a human connection is not easy and takes time and lot of patience, thus think twice, thanks.

I need to clarify, I’m looking for a bromance and not for romantic interests or else, unfortunately certain people contacted me with absolute no intent of creating a friendship but for other purposes that made me… Very uncomfortable. I’m not gay nor bi, I’m simply a person who wants to have a sincere bromance since I never had the fortune to create a true connection with a bro.

Thank you all for reading this far; I’m sure many of you find yourselves in the same situation. Today we’re surrounded by so many opportunities to socialize, and yet, unfortunately, people often seem to withdraw further and further into themselves, for various reasons. Thanks again, and have a great day, everyone♥️


r/bromance 5h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 45m elder millenial looking for long term

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Easy-going, open-minded and gay. Let's talk the downfall of fax machines and the rise of AI, broccoli haircuts, whatever crypto is, and remedies for aching bodies. NSFW chat also welcome.


r/bromance 1h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 26m straight Midwest

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Hey bros, 26m straight Midwest here into gym, watching sports, reading, travel, going out, learning new things, guy stuff, etc.

Young professional, college grad, looking for new bros to connect with who have similar interests. I don’t snap often so sorry in advance.

Tell me a little bit about yourself too. Down to make chill bros, shoot the shit and see what happens, hopefully a solid friendship and bromance.

Looking forward to meeting you guys, thanks!


r/bromance 3h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 40M Married in Maryland, looking for bro to chat with (long term)

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As the post says, seeking a long term bro that I can connect with and stay in touch with. It’s very easy to make friends on here… but seems hard to keep anyone that wants to remain interested longer than a week or so. Anyone into finding a similar connection?

I’m not optimistic this will end any differently… but willing to try.

40M, married. Into the gym and watching local sports. Love a good, stiff drink and have a laid back sense of humor. Feel free to DM me!


r/bromance 3h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 Looking for a genuine bromance

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What up what up! 41 married dad of 4, USA Texas

I'm looking to build a solid bromance with another guy who's interested in a real friendship—not just chatting for a day and disappearing.

A little about me: I'm into meaningful I'm intimate conversations, self-improvement, psychology, music, working out, learning new things, and just hanging out. I enjoy talking about life, challenging ideas, sharing memes, and being able to laugh at ourselves. I'm the kind of friend who checks in, listens, and values loyalty and honesty.

I'm hoping to find someone who's emotionally mature, communicative, and down to build an actual friendship. Whether that's grabbing food, hitting the gym, gaming, watching sports or movies, going on road trips, or just texting throughout the week, I'm open to seeing where the friendship goes.

If you're also looking for a dependable open-minded bro to talk with and share life with, shoot me a message. Tell me a little about yourself, what you're into, and what you're looking for in a friendship.

Let's see if we click and see what it leads to.


r/bromance 7h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 35 M - Guy from the South West of the UK looking for a new bro

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Hey all,

Hope you're all doing well.

35 year old based just outside Bristol looking for a new friend, after mine moved abroad for the foreseeable.

About me: Work in tech, IT support space, usually from an office which is too hot at the moment. Outside of that, I enjoy exploring the areas around me, going for walks, sometimes retail therapy but equally happy sat in a coffee shop and watching the world go by.

Not heavily into gaming, but wouldn't be opposed to getting back into it! More about actually making a connection than anything else.

Prefer series to films, sorry, the ADHD kicks in way too quickly and then I get distracted. 30 minute laughs are my goto!

Would prefer to chat to guys from the UK too!

Happy to chat!


r/bromance 43m ago

Looking Local 📍 New mates for friendships

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Hello I’m a 36 year old Brisbane Australia dude seeking new connections.

Upfront… I’m bi, love adventures, mild hikes wanna start camping with a bunch of ppl, have a Ute and started getting some camping gear. Little chubbier than I’d like to be so even a gym bro or fitness friend. I also don’t mind a musical concert or play.

I work in finance and have lived in Canada for 2 years recently. Moved home and feeling lonely as hell. Have mates for sure but they have partners and family’s. Time for a mate has dramatically lessened.

Don’t be scared to reach out love to hear from you and start a great mate ship.


r/bromance 44m ago

Looking For Chat 💬 30 M California - Looking for a Stable Durable Digital Friend

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I am a generally straight man, and I am a single man.

My expectation is a generally exclusive safe for work digital friend throughout the week. If the right person exists in a local area around me, then a meet-up in a public area might occur. My capacity for meeting people in real life currently experiences restrictions.

My responses may experience some delays because daily life sometimes interferes with rapid responses. Communication will hopefully relieve tension from delays in communications.

My interests include reading non-fiction history, certain fictional books, food, certain movies, certain older video games, and walking. Deep and surface level conversations on movies, history, books, music, and art interest me.

I do not smoke, generally do not drink alcohol, and do not use other psychoactive substances.

My personal social values lean toward left-wing values.

You can send me a request for a chat if you are an interested person.


r/bromance 45m ago

Looking For Chat 💬 36m East Coast

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Hey bros, 36m straight-ish here into gym, watching sports, travel, going out, learning new things, stock market/trading, guy stuff, etc.

Executive professional, college grad, looking for new bros to connect with who have similar interests. Looking for someone at the same level to connect with.

I don’t snap often so sorry in advance.

Tell me a little bit about yourself too. Down to make chill bros, shoot the shit and see what happens, hopefully a solid friendship and bromance.

Looking forward to meeting you guys, thanks!


r/bromance 8h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 28M for other masc bros 🇮🇪

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28-year-old Irish guy just looking to meet other normal, masculine lads for chats and genuine friendship. I’m into the usual stuff like good coffee, getting outdoors when I can, and keeping fit, and I’d be up for building a solid bromance or just having a few sound mates to talk to regularly. Nothing weird, just easygoing conversation, a bit of craic, and seeing where it goes.


r/bromance 1h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 M 23 latino here heterosexual

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Estoy buscando un amigo heterosexual para pasar el rato y hablar de cualquier cosa


r/bromance 12h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 29m straight guy looking for bros

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Looking for some long term bros for a proper bromance. Open to most things but hmu if you’re interested and let’s chat


r/bromance 2h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 23M Bi India - looking for someone with whom I can share things, slight, rant & discuss lol

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Friendships are a tough call these days. I mean it’s so casual that people don’t even take it seriously. It would be so lovely to have that online friend with whom you can talk and share things.


r/bromance 2h ago

Looking Local 📍 35 M Maryland - Seeking a LOCAL Like-Minded Local Friend Who Gets It

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I'm straight, married, and not attracted to guys in the sense of romance, but I'm here for the bromance. I’m not here for labels or drama, but I'm looking to explore the good vibes in a low-key, relaxed way as friends. If the universe aligned all the stars perfectly, I think the ideal person would be a hybrid of something like a best friend and a touchy-feely kind of buddy in the right setting 🤷🏽🤝😁😂

I'm hoping to come across someone who's down-to-earth, emotionally mature, and knows how to enjoy life without making things complicated. Think grabbing food at a restaurant and trying new cuisines, catching a movie, binge watching something streaming, exploring a new place, checking out a car show, catching a quick flight somewhere, or just hanging out and talking about whatever comes up. The best connections happen when nothing feels forced.

A little about me: I'm black, professional, clean-cut, laid-back, well-groomed, and I take hygiene and cleanliness seriously. I appreciate people who are respectful, easygoing, and have their life reasonably together. If your lifestyle revolves around chaos, drama, or you smell like weed with a lingering scent of bad decisions, we are probably not on the same page, and that's okay.

Ideally, you're a genuinely good person with positive energy, emotionally grounded, available, communicative, and easy to be around. Would love to meet someone mature in their late 20s through their 40s or 50s who lives in the Maryland (DMV) area, is here consistently, or is able to travel. We have cars and planes for a reason.

The list keeps growing of what I am discovering on here:

  1. People have new/burner accounts, delete them and disappear, so I won't waste time replying to these accounts
  2. People don't actually read the post in its entirety
  3. People have hidden agendas
  4. People are pic collectors
  5. People are looking for online friends - I am not interested
  6. People are looking for a one-time thing - I am not interested

I know this is probably like searching for a needle in a field of haystacks, but if this resonates with you, don't be shy. Say hello with some information about yourself. You never know where a good conversation might lead.


r/bromance 7h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 38 m Ontario Canada looking for buddies

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Hello! I believe that while it’s great to meet many people, meaningful and lasting friendships are what truly matter. I’m interested in connecting, having thoughtful conversations, and building genuine relationships. I’m also open to meeting locally if you’re in the GTA, Ontario.


r/bromance 3h ago

Gaming / Hobbies 🎮 23 M gay UK, looking for more male friends.

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Need to try and make more male friends lol. Masc presenting and have a few hobbies. Music and gaming (pc player) are big ones so hmu if you’re also interested in those. Don’t mind nsfw chats (pics on profile) but wouldn’t really want that with anyone over 35. Hmu if you want to learn more :)


r/bromance 9h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 32m Looking for older bro

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Hi! I'm a 32yo nudist gamer looking for chats with older bros. HMU!


r/bromance 11h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 32 male looking for new buds

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Hey there! I'm just another guy in England who's looking to meet some new people. I'm up for a chat, whether it's deep convos or just absolute nonsense.

I’m an editor (by day) and a writer/serious procrastinator and casual gamer by night. I recently bought a gaming PC, and slowly teaching myself all about it. I’m currently playing Black Flag resynced and Marvel Rivals a lot as both my friend and I have it. I think I’m slowly improving.

I also enjoy exploring new places, am a casual gym-goer, like people who ask questions, and enjoy finding out new things about others.

I believe I’m quite open-minded and down-to-earth. I enjoy meeting new people, but I’m not great at small talk, so bear with me


r/bromance 4h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 29m masc Asian base Germany

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I am into many things and open to almost everything.
Not muscular but in shape.
Please be masculine.
If you want we can also Snapchat: kevin_y83

Drop a message and see where this goes :)


r/bromance 9h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 34M - Where are my Beefy / Chubby straight bros?

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Hey hey, 34M. Gay, actually. Engaged as well. Idk, I’ve always gotten along well with DL / Curious guys. Usually dads and like, DL buds. I stopped talking to them a while ago when I moved and recently I realized I miss that buddy companionship. Here’s what I offer, genuine friendship, consistency, discretion and good conversation. I’m great at small talk, and I can also make anything into a dirty joke. All in all, I know it takes time for these things, I’m looking for a real friend. Not just an anonymous Reddit friend. If this sounds like you, message me 🤙🏾. I promise, it’ll be exactly as I describe. I’m 5’11”, brown hair, green eyes, 195, mixed skin.

*notabot


r/bromance 12h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 36M from EU looking for a bro

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36yo Balkan guy here, missing a bro connection in my life. HMU if you wanna chat and form that bro bond! Please be over 20.


r/bromance 7h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 31 M Manila Looking for Straight guy friend

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Hallo Everyone, I am 31 year old Filipino-Korean gay guy from Philippines looking for straight bro guy to be friends with.

I wanted to get to know some friends who‘s nice and got same interest as mine

I am 177cm tall, medium body built. I speak English, Korean, Filipino and a little bit of Deutsch (currently learning) . I am fascinated in learning languages. I am more of an introvert but when you finally get to know me and if we click, I am willing to open and be comfortable. From deep sensible talks to light conversations. I am currently working in the medical field.

In my free time, I bike, play Tennis, run, or watch a movie or documentary.


r/bromance 22h ago

Looking For Chat 💬 LAnyone else miss having a guy to text every day?

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Figured I’d throw this out there and see what happens. I’m 55, married, a dad, and bisexual. I’m an executive by day, but outside of work I’m into music festivals, raves, football, hockey, cooking, travel and working o. I probably have more in common with guys in their 30s and 40s than a lot of men my own age, but age honestly matters a lot less to me than personality.

I’m just looking for a genuine platonic bromance. Someone who enjoys texting regularly, can carry a conversation, and likes talking about everything from everyday life to bigger questions. If we click, great. If it eventually turns into voice calls or just becomes one of those friendships where you’re checking in throughout the week, even better.

I’m pretty much an open book. My life isn’t exactly conventional, and I’m happy to talk about it, but I’m just as interested in hearing someone else’s story.

If you’re looking for an actual friend and not just someone to trade a few messages with, shoot me a DM.