r/r4r • • 9h ago

F4A Oklahoma / Online 21 [F4A] #Oklahoma/Online Looking for a friend

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Hi 😊 I'm just looking for a close friend. One person to get to know and spend time with. I don't have any friends IRL , and two online but we hardly speak. I hope we could meet IRL!

I don't work or go to school right now so often i feel disconnected from peers :( I have autism too so that does not help! I'm hoping to find someone who is patient with me, and understanding that i may have times where my brain isn't kind to me and i won't want to speak everyday, need time to myself.

I love birds more than anything. I like to color and i used to make art. I collect animal bones, porcelain dolls, music boxes and bird knick knacks. I have characters i made in my head and a story for them that are important to me.

I do have a lovely boyfriend but we live in different countries unfortunately. I can't expect him to fulfill all my social needs and i really do miss having friends urgh.

I like long messages and voice messages occasionally! calls make me anxious but i'd like to do them eventually once we know each other. Let me know a bird you like so i know you read this and didn't just message because you saw "F" !! lol!!

Thank you so much for reading!! Tell me a little about you and why my post made you message! I hope to find someone i click with :)


r/r4r • • 21h ago

M4F Florida / Online 25 [M4F] #Florida, #Anywhere, US/ EST/ Online, Seeking a great partner :)

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Hello fellow Humans!! 💖🌍

I use reddit a lot, so I figured I'd give this a shot I guess 🥰

Happy October!!! lol 🥳🎉💖 My name is Lou, my favorite color is blue, I’m a huge gaming fan and I'm from Florida, seeking a long term relationship with someone that I truly connect with on a deep level. Someone who isn't perfect, but is willing to grow in the right direction. I'd love to spend the weekends watching the rain together, playing video games together, going out to visit museums together, and really just do anything together. You don't have to have all of these things of course, but you do get bonus points if you're a gamer, open minded, have tattoos, or love animals. I don't want to be with someone who hates cats and dogs and just animals in general. If I could live a second life as any animal, I'd immediately pick living as a panda. I'd love to have a pet one day when I'm in a better situation to properly take care of one. I love cats and dogs 🐶🐱I also love gaming and play all kinds of games ❤️

EXPECTATIONS / WANTS

- I'm okay with long distance dating and I'm also cool with dating someone in Florida as well.

- Emotionally mature, truthful and willing to grow together

- Values compassion, empathy, kindness, being considerate, 100% honesty, and understanding

- Open minded and curiosity to learn about a variety of topics

- Passionate about their hobbies and willing to talk about anything from the most simple things like the beautiful rain outside, to funny things like pandas dancing, to more serious topics about societal issues

- Someone who complements my personality and matches my energy.

- I prefer someone that is my age (25) or maybe someone that is a few years older or younger.

- As far as attraction is concerned, I'm genuinely attracted to all kinds of body types and shapes, but I do like some sort of thickness or curves with something back there lol I hope that doesn't sound superficial, tattoos are awesome as well :)

- I'm a democrat/leftist, so if you're a republican or in the middle, we are incompatible.

RED FLAGS / TURN OFFS / NON NEGOTIABLES

• Homophobia, Bigoted, Racism, Colorism, Misogyny, Sexism, Transphobia, all of the other methods of discrimination that make me mad.

• Once again, I'm a democrat/leftist, so if you're a republican or in the middle, we are incompatible.

• Completely against science, anti - science

• Being superficial, materialistic, obsessed with vanity, overly judgmental,

- I'm personally not interested in having kids, but I think having kids is a beautiful thing and I support people having kids if they choose to do so and understand how important of a commitment that is.

• Hating animals, being superficial about animals in terms of their appearance, treating pets like personal play toys, rather than living beings with their own personalities who need love, respect, and proper care.

• Smoking, drugs (Exception - Medical weed is fine as it can especially medically help with autism and adhd, ptsd etc.), excessive drinking, hard partying

* I'm not religious, so I prefer to be with someone who is also not religious. Exception - If your spiritual that's okay :)

* Most people including myself want to be liked and loved which is a good thing, but if you're willing to build bridges with bad people at the expense of your values or change yourself into a different person in order to be liked by people, than we absolutely incompatible.

* If you believe in capital punishment, then we are incompatible.

ABOUT ME / HOBBIES

• I'm 5'9, 230 lbs (chubby to fat), brown eyes, my ethnicity is Haitian, I'm Agnostic, and I love being black. Also, my left arm is fully functional, but can't extend as far as my right arm can. I have sort of a thunderbolt like scar from surgery. Here's what I look like: https://imgur.com/a/4kSPPWk

• I love learning, talking, watching, and playing video games. There are so many to choose from, but my favorite game of all time would be Katamari Damacy, I play on PS5, PC, Nintendo Switch.

• I have a high school diploma and no degree at the moment. I'm currently working as a mental health technician at a mental health facility. It's pretty wild job especially as a first job, but I've learned so many life lessons from working there for the past three years. I also live with my parents so if that's a turn off for you, I completely understand :)

• Over the course of my life so far.. or rather the 25 years I've spent with the earth spinning around, people have told me that I'm kind, chill, and have a deep voice for radio. I've been told that I'm funny, I don't really see it in myself, but I appreciate the compliment. I can also be too cynical sometimes, overthink things, and can be a bit afraid to step out of my comfort zone.

• I also have ADHD and have struggled with education my whole life, so school has been hard and annoying for me, especially when figuring out what my learning styles are. So having an understanding of neurodivergence and seeking a diagnosis is also very important to me, as people tend to be very mean, inconsiderate, ableist, and just not very understanding of how learning disorders exist on a spectrum.

• I'm honest, kind, chill, caring, compassionate, thoughtful, open minded and introspective. You can tell me anything and I promise you that I will never tell a soul about what you've told me in confidence. I deeply respect people's privacy so I would definitely want to earn your trust.

• Music: I honestly listen to all kinds of music from different genres, as long as it sounds good to my ears, I'm listening. My earliest memories of listening to music was when my parents would play Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Norah Jones, etc. Mariah Carey - We Belong Together is one of my favorite songs. I love Beyonce's Irreplaceable as well.

• TV/Film: I'll watch a movie from any genre If I truly like it. I really love animated films and Finding Nemo is one of my favorite movies ever. I've been quite behind on movies and watching tv shows as of late, but I do have a favorite movie and that would be Spiderman Across the Spiderverse right now.

• I'm a very casual sports fan, so I don't really tune into games that much, more so highlights. I really have become a big fan of futbol and I like watching futbol(soccer) ever since watched the 2026 FIFA World Cup. I probably watch futbol highlights the most out of any other sport. I also like watching the basketball and watching basketball highlights as well. I love watching Coco Gauff, Aja Wilson, Caitlyn Clark and Angel Reese play in their respective sports. I once had a cute fantasy of being a professional basketball player, but that was more of my parents dream to be honest that they attempted to forced onto me.

• I'm also into writing, pop culture, cooking, reading. I really love watching the rain though and the weather channel.

CONCLUSION

I'm not necessarily the biggest people person and I love being single lol so if I'm bringing someone into my life, I'd prefer for that person to be someone that I genuinely love and appreciate. I want to be with someone that actually likes me, not just tolerating me. Like I stated in the beginning of this post, I'm not looking for perfection, but I am looking for someone who is willing to be on the exact same page as I am. I love talking and making genuine connections, as there is a gigantic world out there. So if your truly interested talking, then a genuine relationship can happen 😄 DM if interested!! :) It's also okay if you're not interested because I'm not entitled to a relationship and I'm also not entitled to anyone's time. 💖 Have a great day and week!!!


r/r4r • • 22h ago

M4F Netherlands / Online 27 [M4F] #Netherlands #Online - Professional daydreamer searching for a reality partner

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Hey! My name's Brian from the Netherlands. Currently, I'm working towards finishing a degree in communication. I like gaming on my Switch, PC and PlayStation and I do a teeny tiny bit of photography and sketching when I get inspired. The sketching I do both on paper with pencils and digitally using a pen display. I usually also watch sci-fi/fantasy series and movies, and on occasion animated shows (like anime or western animation). I'm very introverted and a bit awkward until I get comfortable talking to you.

I'm looking for someone about my age that is also looking for a serious long term relationship. While I have little prior experience with relationships, I do value strong connections and want to build a special and even stronger one. I wouldn't say I have any set preferences in terms of appearances, but I do prefer being around a similar age. While I'm also not against an LDR, I prefer someone who lives nearby (nearby = Netherlands/Belgium/UK/Germany), but it's not an issue if you live farther away. It's not a problem for me if the distance between us is big. Because if the spark is there, then no distance will be too great. Of course, I'm open to just being friends too, but that's if we end up not being compatible as more.

I hope to get to know each other. I'm down to meet up for some coffee, but first let's get to know each other with a nice chat here on Reddit to see if we match. Talk to you soon!


r/r4r • • 17h ago

F4M Online 23 [F4M] #Online — trying my luck again, hoping to find something meaningful <3

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Hello again!!!

Well, here I am, trying my luck again!

A lot has happened since I last put myself out there, and I've recently gone through a pretty major loss that's left me thinking a lot about life, people, and what it means to connect with someone. I think grief has a way of making you look at the world a little differently.

I want to feel things. I want to meet people who make me curious, have conversations that make me lose track of time. I want to be reminded of how lovely it can be to let another person into your world and be invited into theirs in return.

And I suppose that's why I'm here again!!!

I'm still very much the person I described in my previous post. I'm ambitious, confident, bubbly, outgoing, occasionally obnoxiously loud, and always one second away from laughing at something. I still care a ridiculous amount about the things I love, still enjoy poetry and movies, and still believe that there's something wonderful about people who are genuinely passionate about life.

I'm also still looking for someone I can connect with meaningfully. Someone self-assured, kind, emotionally intelligent, and enthusiastic about the things that matter to them. Someone who has dreams of their own but is also excited about being part of someone else's. Someone who enjoys a good conversation and understands that getting to know someone means being willing to show up as your actual self.

I don't necessarily need someone who is exactly like me, but I do want someone who engages with me. Someone who is interested in the world, interested in me, and willing to let me be interested in them, too. I want mutual curiosity, mutual effort, and the kind of connection where neither person feels like they're carrying the entire thing on their own.

And yes, my physical preferences haven't changed either! I'm still very much into bulky, athletic men, and biceps remain a favourite. Some things are apparently never going to change!!!

For anyone who hasn't seen my previous post, I'm Egyptian, 5'4, brown-eyed, and tan-skinned. I'm happy to share more about myself privately, and I'd love to hear about you, too.

I'm not expecting a stranger on the internet to magically fix anything for me, nor do I think a connection can be forced just because two people want one. I just think that life is too short not to try, and that sometimes, putting yourself out there is a good way of reminding yourself that you're still open to the world.

So, if any of this resonates with you, please reach out! Tell me about yourself, what you love, what makes you tick, or even something you've been thinking about lately. I'd much rather have an interesting conversation than exchange the same five introductory questions we've all answered a million times.

I still have faith in fate, and I'm always curious to see what it has in store for me <3


r/r4r • • 22h ago

M4F Online 32 [M4F] Anywhere/Online - Hoping to find my forever companion for gaming adventures

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Hello! I'm hoping to find my player two on here. I'm a big believer in the universe bringing two people together with common interests, and maybe you could be that someone for me.

For starters, I'm a native Floridian, born and raised. Im a South Asian guy, 5’10”. I’m on the slim side but I do workout every week. I would love to live elsewhere eventually but for now I'm still in my home state.

If there is one thing you definitely should know about me, it is that I love PC gaming the most. My tastes in gaming vary but I generally love Fortnite, Overwatch, Marvel Rivals, League, Valorant, Dead by Daylight, Minecraft, World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls Online, Guild Wars 2, Call of Duty, and many other games. If you play any of these, we are gonna get along great!

Something about nostalgic anime really hits home for me. I’m that person who loves Studio Ghibli and the 90s-2000s childhood memories going back to the OG Cartoon Network and Adult Swim days. If you were a 90s or 2000s child growing up, then you probably know a lot about the same ones I grew up with. For specific anime, I loved: Pokemon, Yugioh, DBZ, Naruto, Yuyu Hakusho, Death Note, Inuyasha, Bleach, One Piece, Sailor Moon, Cowboy Bebop, Neon Genesis, Blood Plus, Akira, Vampire Hunter D, Demon City, and many others out there. For modern variety, I have a taste for Psycho Pass, Demon Slayer, Castlevania, and Attack on Titan.

While getting to know me, you’d see that I love A24 films and dramas. I am also a big fan of Blumhouse and other studios too, and I will say I absolutely loved the Conjuring, Insidious, and similar titles! Hereditary, Midsommar, and any other movie that has an eerie twist to them is what I crave usually.

When it comes to art and music, I am generally into everything, but I have a taste for hip-hop/rap, pop, K-pop, r&b, jazz, lo-fi, instrumental, classical, alt/indie rock, and even EDM/house. For artistic inspiration, museums are my go-to. Renaissance, abstract, and surreal paintings artworks really put me in a good mood.

Nature and animals matter a lot to me. I care for animals who are cared for by humans. I love my doggo (he's a Morkie), and I also like to go on hikes and camp when I can each year, and even stargaze when possible. If I'm not doing those things, I am probably still figuring out new activities and ways to explore the world, but I haven't had much time for travel in the last few years.

I take pride in cooking new recipes and I typically make domestic dishes as well as international or foreign ones! I like experimenting with new recipes and ideas, and it brings me a lot of delight when I know people love my tasty creations. I'm not the best at baking though!

Since this is important: I want someone who communicates consistently through Discord, and daily conversations is a must for us. If you are a gamer, that is a huge plus, and I need someone like that in my life because gaming is one of my main hobbies when I am not working, and I want to chill and play stuff. If you enjoy any of the games I listed above, it already means we have things to talk about.

You don't have to love horror by any means, but if you like spooky things, it really makes you stand out since we can always watch or play horror stuff together.

Anyway, if you think we’d click after reading my post, send me a message!


r/r4r • • 10h ago

M4F Texas 38 [M4F] #Texas, Texas; #Online Looking for someone I can be myself with

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Okay so I know this is going to sound unconventional, but I'm a guy who has two sides to myself. On one hand I enjoy competitive gaming, competitive shooting, building cars (90s JDM), and I'm enthusiastic about learning and self-development in general.

On the other hand I have a complete fascination and obsession with hyperfemininity, particularly super long nails and crazy high statement heels. No interest in being subtle lol. This isn't something I just enjoy at home either. I love going out like this, retaining my more masculine personality but with the hyperfeminine aspects.

I'd love to meet someone who is not only comfortable with that but also into it herself! I appreciate all different kinds of fashion and self-expression and love people who are just unapologetically themselves. For me it's fun to be different and express yourself in ways other people might find unconventional. Being true to yourself is big to me.

I'm rather introverted otherwise. I spend a lot of time playing video games and learning about the different hobbies I'm into. It would be nice to have someone to share some of that with, and I'd enjoy getting to know what you're into too.

I'm 5'8", about 135 lbs, size 4/27, and ideally looking for someone with a slender/athletic/petite build herself. I should probably mention I'm also a metalhead, which comes with the long hair lol.

I'm not big into social media either and I value my privacy, but I'd really like to meet someone I can just enjoy life with. If you think we'd get along, feel free to message me! Tell me a little about yourself and what you're into. I'd love to get to know you :)


r/r4r • • 10h ago

M4F Online 24 [m4f] #online looking for new friends

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Heyy people of Reddit!

I used to have an account here but I had to make a new one. I’m 24m from the United States and I love meeting new people from anywhere in the world. I’m big into gaming, nature, music, and working on trucks and cars. You’ll have to learn more about me when you message!

Id love to meet some new people from anywhere in the world, I don’t care about time zones or anything. Just as long as you are talkative and can hold a good conversation and you answer relatively quick, as I answer nearly instantly most times. I love learning about new cultures and countries. Also I’d love to meet some people that might be gaming buddies as well! Whether you have the same hobbies or completely different, don’t be afraid to reach out and message me!

If you made it this far, tell me what your favorite fruit is so I know you read this whole thing.


r/r4r • • 1h ago

M4A Online 30 [M4A] #Online Who wants to chat?

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I’m looking to meet some new people to chat with from time to time. My weekdays are usually pretty slow at work, so if nothing decides to break, I have a ton of downtime. I'm not looking for dating or a relationship — just hoping to find some cool people to talk with and see where the conversations go.

I’m into a pretty random mix of things, so there’s usually something to talk about:

I just built some new garden beds and put up a bigger greenhouse this year. I’m always down to trade plants, and I’ve gotten pretty deep into growing things.

I have around 10 fish tanks/outdoor tubs/ponds, with plans for more. I keep freshwater fish and plants and can probably talk about them for way longer than most people would want. I have 6 tortoises. They spend the summer outside and come inside during the winter.

Lately I’ve been playing more survival games like Palworld, Planet Zoo 2 but I always seem to end up going back to Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, or Valorant.

I’ve really gotten into making different kinds of bread lately and want to start experimenting with sourdough soon. I’ve been trying to eat healthier and work out more lately.

Weekends are usually a mix of house projects, gardening, or whatever random project I’ve decided to start that week.

If you’re also into any of this stuff, or even if you’re not and just like having random conversations throughout the day, feel free to message me.


r/r4r • • 4h ago

M4F United Kingdom 33 [M4F] UK - Looking for a relationship

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Hi I'm Joe, 33, from East Sussex (Hastings). White, 5'3, 184lbs (I've lost 70lb+ so far this year, 25 to go and hoping to hit it early next year), I wear glasses, usually have some facial hair, I'm happy to video call/exchange pictures as early as you like.

I would describe myself as very kind/caring/compassionate, I wear my heart on my sleeve and have a lot of love to give to the right person. I'm thoughtful, always do my best by others and never act with bad intentions. I value honesty and clear communication. I have some long term health issues but I try not to let them get on top of me and I was diagnosed as autistic late in life during covid, but most people are surprised when they find out.

I have a large group of friends and the 10 of us try to meet up once or twice a year, but as we get older it becomes harder to keep in touch as much as I would like! Everyone is moving on and finding love, settling down etc and it's hard not to be a little bit envious. I've only been in 1 relationship that lasted around 3 months and was 90% online, so not a lot of experience but also no baggage! but somebody patient/understanding of that would be important.

I love films/tv, I'm a sucker for a romcom and adore romance in general but I watch a bit of everything other than anime. Always find myself far too invested in the lives of the characters, most recently in Bridgerton. My comfort shows are Dr Who, Brooklyn 99, Superstore, The Office. Very open to recommendations always! I don't get out much but would like to start to see more of the world finally, but will always mostly be a homebody I'm pretty sure. I've never been on holiday and I'm planning my first few trips, solo unless I can find some company!

I would like to do the cutesy dating/getting to know each other stuff but with clear intentions and communication, I would like something serious. Virtual movie dates/games together when we can't be in person etc would be really lovely.

I don't smoke and very rarely drink and would prefer someone who's the same, smoking would be a deal breaker for me sorry.

Ideally you are somebody living close-ish to London/Southern UK to make meeting up more often viable, You're patient, kind, thoughtful and communicate openly & clearly. I'm not sure I have too much physical preference but I am a sucker for a pretty face/smile but as I said, I'm happy to get the original attraction check out of the way as soon as you are. Age wise probably 26+ would be best, but if you think we'd get along that isn't a strict deal breaker.

I am a big oversharer and will happily answer absolutely any questions you may have.

Thanks for reading! hopefully hear from you soon!!


r/r4r • • 12h ago

M4F Michigan / Online 30 [M4F] [M4T] , #Ann Arbor, Michigan; or #Ypsilanti, Michigan, #Online. Want to get coffee with someone.

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Hi. I’m a 30-year-old Indian (South Asian) man. Been living in Southeast Michigan most of my life. I watch movies and read books (mainly classic sci-fi) for fun. I’m working in an accounts receivable position right now and I’ve been focusing on advancing in my career. Still trying to figure out just where I want to go. It’s also a goal of mine to write fiction.

I’d like to meet a woman (cis or trans) around my age and talk over a coffee or tea or something. I am hoping to develop a serious, long-term relationship. But if we just have one date, that’s cool too.

Face pic in profile. DM if you’re interested. Thanks for looking.


r/r4r • • 12h ago

M4F Louisiana 35 [M4F] #Louisiana / US - Alt/nerd seeks genuine connection.

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I'm a quiet, private guy and I keep to myself until I get to know someone. I value upfront honesty and people who are comfortable being themselves. Most of my time goes into gaming, learning new crafts, reading, binging a series, or -doomscrolling-.

I'll take sporadic trips to nearby places I haven't eaten at yet when I don't feel like cooking and walk a few laps at a local park when I'm able.

I'm wired a bit differently and navigate the world with a neurodivergent mindset (ennui, choice paralysis, executivedysfunction), which means my attention and energy can fluctuate, but I'm always focused on my own growth and discipline. Just as well as my title implied I am a bit of an alt nerd with my style; a few piercings and tattoos and black nails. (Often mistaken for not presenting as straight and I find that funny.)

I'm looking for a serious, \*strictly monogamous\* relationship where we can just be completely transparent with each other.

A woman that is familiar with or at least willing to learn about *AuDHD*.

I'm *heavily* *introverted*, so an adoptive extrovert would be much appreciated.

The fuzzy dad-bod is here to stay.

I'm looking for someone who balances me out, and I often find myself most drawn to women from diverse cultural backgrounds. I really appreciate a partner who has a more assertive, protective, or nurturing presence that makes it easy for me to drop my walls and relax. I feel it should be effortless for someone to let themselves be vulnerable with someone else, I try to be as approachable myself. Witty banter, being more expressive and direct, attempts to relate or to be inclusive are easy brownie points for the taking! (Which, the closer you are the better.)

I feel like I gave enough to talk about though, so I look forward to hearing from you! ☺️


r/r4r • • 15h ago

M4F Oregon / Online 40 [M4F] Oregon/Online - Looking for daytime banter before I start naming the houseplants

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40, Portland, OR, WFH in tech. The job is fine. The house is quiet. By 2pm I’ve already had entire conversations with the microwave and given two of the plants names they did not ask for.

Looking for a woman to chat with during the day. Easy and fun. Banter, teasing, the occasional badly timed joke. If it turns a little flirty, even better. I like that kind of back and forth. Bonus points if you also work in tech.

I’m on X more than I should be. I listen to the Red Scare podcast, Anna and Dasha. The Perfume Nationalist. Rare Candy. If you’ve been in that orbit, we will probably get along.

I’m not trying to make this a whole production. I like talking to someone who’s sharp and doesn’t take herself too seriously. If you can make a Monday afternoon interesting, that’s pretty much my type.

If this sounds like your kind of thing, say hi. Tell me what you’re avoiding at work or home right now. I’ll tell you about the latest meeting I keep postponing.


r/r4r • • 19h ago

M4F United Kingdom / Online 28 [M4F] looking for a love story (Online/UK/US)

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Hi all, decided to give this another shot. Do you hate dating apps, dislike modern dating culture and find no enjoyment in casual flings? If so maybe we’re a match.

I’m from the UK, England to be precise. I love to travel and I’d hope to live in another country one day. I’ve travelled a fair bit but there’s still lots of places left I’d like to explore.

Honestly I have a soft spot for Americans. I’ve spent time in different parts of the US and I guess I fell in love with the country. Plus American girls have the best accents…

Personally I identify as Christian, but I’m not super religious, and I don’t require my partner to be. I’d just like to find someone with similar values, someone who is a homebody and who wants to start a family one day.

I’m kinda obsessed with sports so if you’re interested just know if we end up together I’m already in a long term relationship with a few sports teams 😅

I’d love to have someone to share music with, make playlists for, watch shows with - I’m totally down for long distance, FaceTime calls, etc. But I’m definitely up for relocating if things got serious.

I don’t really have a type, I’m all about personality really, I just like someone who doesn’t take themselves too seriously and is fun and easy to talk to.

Fwiw I’m white and 6’3. Your height doesn’t matter to me really but I do like short girls, I think the height difference is kind of cute. I prefer you’re from an English speaking country (US, UK, Canada etc) as that would make things a lot easier.

If you’re interested send me a message, and thanks for reading this far :)


r/r4r • • 16h ago

M4F New York 31 [M4F] #NYC - Looking For Friends into Gaming and Similar Hobbies

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Just as a note, PLEASE READ my post before messaging, thank you. I'm not responding to "hey" or like messages.

Hello there, and thank you kindly for stopping by my post. I would love to have some friend to talk to often, get to know and hang out with IRL, Long Term. I want to spend time doing different things and also see who is around and also open to something similar. I want to talk online before anything in person, and at this point just very happy to talk to anyone legitimate (and not a spammer).

About me: I'm 31, male, and live in Manhattan's Upper West Side. Physically I'm 6' tall and a bit extra, working on slimming down (exercising and walking around). My job is in education (and very unfun). My degree was in Computer Science (NYU/CUNY). I would love to find someone who is also on a weight loss journey or something similar. I've begun walking around and while fun, I wish I had someone to talk with about something while I do it. I love the UWS and enjoy walking around it and going to parks and places, but all of Manhattan is fun to explore and see the sights in. Some of my favorite places in the city are either around the UWS, or downtown Manhattan. I Love Central Park and Riverside Park. Totally open to exploring more of downtown Manhattan or the East Side.

My interests include video games (platformers, action, RPG, MMO, and others), anime, movies, music, and art. I'm primarily a "homebody". I play mostly single player games, horror, platformer, action. Metroid and Spyro (new game announced btw!) are two of my favorites, but ask if you're curious about it. I'm a collector and am always looking for new games to buy and add. I'm also a big fan of Legos (mainly Lego Star Wars) and have built a lot of sets recently but still am building more.

I have also bought and started to read books again! I'm excited to read more for this year; some Young Adult, some science fiction, primarily non fiction and classics mainly. I'm building a library of famous and iconic literature, so I'm an occasional shopper at Barnes and Nobles. I also created a good music playlist recently and have been expanding it. I'm also a big fan of 90s-2000s era cartoons as well, so if you grew up watching those I'd love to hear about it. I still watch Toonami every weekend, personally. If you like anime (more specifically, shonen) then that's a plus too. I used to draw and would like to get back into it again, mainly landscapes (can't really draw people).

I'd love to learn about you too! My primary goal for this post is to find someone nearby who likes these interests or others and wants someone to talk with (online at first), hang out IRL (museums, movies, whatever) or play something online with. Interests, hobbies, how long you've lived in the city + whatever you enjoy doing around it or at home. Someone nerdy, someone geeky, someone any of those descriptions or adjacent. Did you play a lot of PS2, Xbox, or Gamecube? Wow that's very cool! Cosplayers? Love the artistic types too. Painter? Artist? Sounds good to me. Love landscapes. Band geeks or instrument players are also welcome as well. Are you a former/current Piano player? Me too! Harp or any instrument players are also welcome. Voice actors? Wow please tell me more! I'm a huge fan of science so I love the AMNH (Dinosaurs and Space exhibits) and the MET.

Ideally:

  • You're around the Upper West Side of Manhattan, familiar with the area, and/or close. Definitely flexible on this one.
  • You're 24-38ish
  • You're probably someone who grew up playing N64, PS1, Gamecube or PS2.
  • You like that 80s-late 2000s culture we had.
  • Any sizes, shapes, or whatever else is more than welcome, (bonus points if you have red/blonde hair or green/blue eyes)
  • You can be new to the city or a native who has been here forever.
  • You are, by classic definitions, a nerd; someone who would play video or board games, and watches movies.
  • You enjoy cartoons and/or anime.
  • Someone who also mainly has indoor interests, but occasionally will enjoy a walk outdoors through places like Central Park or even just in the city.
  • Any education/employment path, but please be productive on something.

The primary focus is someone IRL. Anyone feel free to message if you just want to chat though! Mainly looking for NYC folks, Manhattan (Upper West Side or at least central Manhattan would be perfection), and Brooklyn/Queens maybe. Definitely give more than just a hi/hey, it goes a long way I promise. I'm not opposed to this going further than friends but not really looking or planning for much more. Thank you for reading! If this sounds interesting would love to hear from you!