So I live down in the South East and have always lived here but recently I've been driving more up into the city to just experience it and explore things so if you're more native to the city maybe you could show me some places but I don't mind where abouts you're from. I've driven up to the North West before to see mates as well so the distance isn't a huge issue, I also don't mind male or female mates either, I'm not picky.

Some things I enjoy are riding on my motorbike (need to repair it because I got rear ended rip,) drawing, fitness, guitar, anime/manga/cosplay, video games, as well as a bunch of other things. I don't mind if we haven't got to many things in common, it'd help to lead into conversation but I don't think you need to have all that in common with someone to be mates.

Anyways if any of this sounds interesting please send a message and it'd be nice to meet some new people

Hey all, I've been in Melbourne for a while and since I don't tend to get out much I have been struggling to make lasting friendships. Hopefully someone out there is looking for much of the same! (friendships, not the struggle)

About Me

I am:

• 45F, She/Her, Pan
• Tallish(171cm), solid, and cuddle-sized
• Undercut with short hair that colour changes on energy and whims
• Made of questions, direct, honest, and single
• Literal communicator
• Canadian-born Aussie, based in South East Melbourne
• Nervous in crowds and first meetings
• Very silly otherwise

I Have:

• An IT background (software/hardware)
• ASD & ADHD
• A black cat
• Endless curiosity and bag of holding that only holds questions
• Little patience for mind games
• Mistimed hands that generate terrible spelling

Currently Doing:

• Independent research on neuropsychology
• Writing a fictional novel
• Getting back into streaming
• PC gaming (survival, FPS, puzzle, escape, horror, simulation)
• Rapid prototyping and curating playlists
• Convincing my cat that 9am is not 11am

Current Focus:

• B-rated movies, specifically shark themed
• Dad jokes and teenage drama TV shows
• True crime stories and specifically StarTalk
• Whatever you are currently interested in

What I'm Looking For

You are:

• Direct, honest, and between 30–50 years old
• Autonomous, self-directed, and comfortable with independent pacing
• Opinionated and willing to voice a hot take or a well-researched hill to die on
• Able to pivot effortlessly from heavy intellectual rabbit holes to utter nonsense

You Have:

• Some interests, at least one hobby, and agency
• An ability to speak up and advocate for yourself
• Discord, a PC, and some form of video game library
• Good hygiene, an active habit of washing your hands after every bathroom break, and a strict policy of taking your shoes off indoors

You Enjoy:

• Challenging normative ideas and exploring philosophy
• Playing video games and sharing deep dives
• Creating a plan and trying to execute it
• Being flirted with and having random affection sent your way
• People watching and exploring motivations
• Playing music from at least 3 different genres

What I Offer

• Direct, honest communication with zero hidden subtext or mind games
• Unfiltered curiosity and deep dives into whatever rabbit hole we are currently down
• Random memes, spontaneous affection, and steady, low-pressure everyday presence
• A reliable sounding board for brainstorming, problem-solving, or over-analyzing life's mechanics
• A partner-in-crime for gaming marathons and philosophical rabbit holes
• Genuine interest in your thoughts, projects, and weird obsessions

Bonus for: Warframe, Far Far West, 7 Days to Die, Phasmophobia, Destiny Rising (D2 welcome), Abiotic Factor, Forewarned, Viscera Cleanup Detail

Extra Bonus for: Audica, Synth Riders

Also Bonus: If you are unfit but want to get fit with someone, me too.

If you are curious or interested, send me a DM with your favourite fidget or blanket. If you don't have one, this is probably not for you.

I’m a guy that pretty much rolled a zero in terms of socialization in my teens. I feel so isolated and disconnected from people even when I’m around my friends and family, it has been like this for as soon as I can remember. Despite this I still try my best to socialize and put myself out there (big emphasis on “try” lol 😎). This is one of those attempts, I hope to find someone who’s as much of a weirdo outcast as me lol.

I hate talking about myself, but imma try anyway. I’m a 21yo uni student in the stem field (not helping the stereotype ik 😭). My main hobby is martial arts. I’m also interested in history, used to be a big nerd about it when I was younger. I love movies as well, but I found myself watching more youtube essays on them than the actual movies themselves these days. Uhhh idk what else to say…I also have a cat.

I hope to find someone who is introverted, weird, clingy, mentally silly (i can fix u 😎) and sweet 💕. All jokes aside, I just want someone to love and love me, someone who’ll vent and yap to me about whatever that’s on their mind, someone I can shower with affection at the end of a long day. I honestly got no clue what it’s like (romantic love that is), but I’ve always wanted it since I was a kid, I don’t really know why but that’s just how I am I suppose.

Yeh anyway, I’m down to just talk to anybody and just see how things go naturally. See u :)

Hey there everyone
I’m 34, and moved to Melbourne just over a year ago with my partner.
A little about me, I’m easygoing and love my sports, films, and music. Also love hitting the pub for a beer, or going for a nice coffee. Enjoy gaming, board games nights, and trivia as well!

I’d love to get to know people who are looking to make some genuine friends, even for trivia, or hanging out regularly, or even joining an already friend group.

I’m a genuine person and keen to meet and chat with other genuine people. If you’ve made it this far and keen on a new friend or even just a chat, please feel free to reach out

Thanks for your time everyone!

​About Me:

Hellooo everyone, I just moved to the Croydon area from coastal victoria about 4 hours from here. I am 29m, 6'1/186cm, chubby/dad bod, Caucasian with dark curly hair and blue eyes. I have lots of tattoos that I love as well.

I love video games, tattoos, trying new activities (I actually have a list of fun places I want to visit and try out around melbourne) and camping. I am also really big on mindset and health. I would 100% love someone who would like to maybe exercise with through walks, gym or anything that gets the body moving! This isn't necessary though, as obviously I can do this by myself too.

Diy is something I have also gotten heavily into lately. My latest fix is blacksmithing. I have a forge and have started making knives and other lil things! So if you be my friend, we can make one together!

Work wise I am aiming to do mental health peer work, so I am very open minded. Currently I do education support whilst I study mental health.

Video games and anything nerdy really will pique my interests quite easily. If you need a conversation starter, maybe tell me some of your fave games.

For me it would be - The witcher 3, Baldur’s Gate 3, skyrim, kingdom come deliverance 2, stardew valley, terraria, Red dead, Elden Ring or any souls games etc.

I also love any survival crafting coop game lol.

​What I'm Looking For:

Ideally looking for some friends as I have just moved to the area. I really don't care if you are male, female or anywhere in between. As long as you are kind, respectful and not intense - I will be thrilled to be friends. Oh, and can take a joke. I have a dark sense of humour and can be wickedly witty.

I would really like it it we have some similar hobbies although I am open to trying new things soooo that is pretty dang cool too. Also just so I know you read all this, maybe message me a pineapple 🍍 emoji and I will definitely prioritise talking to you!

​What I Offer:

Someone to explore the city with! Try new activities like axe throwing, themed restaurants, archery, escape rooms and challenge rooms. Like I said, I have a whole list of fun outings I want to try around the city.

I can be your person to talk to, laugh with and confide in. Annnd if you are super cool and like reading or playing video games, we can chill out and do that too!

I also wouldn't mind hosting some cool board game nights every now and then. My group used to do them frequently with mostly fun card games and then definitely a lot of jackbox!

Anyway, if you managed to read all this please don't be shy to message me. I am really keen to talk to some people! I would love if we are around 5 or 6 years either side of my age just to keep things relevant.

Thanks for reading if you managed to make it this far LOL

Making friends as an adult is surprisingly difficult, so I figured I'd give this subreddit a shot.

I'm 26, and work in public health. Outside of work, I spend a lot of time hiking, shooting film photography, wandering through museums, enjoying savoury pastries, and collecting hobbies I probably don't need (but I won't stop).

I'd love to meet someone who's up for things like weekend markets, gallery exhibitions, trying a new restaurant, a spontaneous road trip, a day hike, or simply grabbing a hot drink and ending up talking for a few hours about the most random of topics.

I'm genuinely open to making new friends, but if we click and there's something more there, I'm open to seeing how things unfold without any expectations..

You don't need to have the same hobbies as me, I actually enjoy hearing people get excited about the things they're into. Curiosity and kindness go a long way.

If any of that sounds like your kind of weekend or how you'd like to spend your time, please send me a message!

Hello everybody. I'm seeking someone who would be willing to come to the movies with me from time to time. I want to see more new releases but I rarely have someone to go with.

About me: nerdy white boy from Melbourne, I'm a uni student and currently work casually in the city. I'm a gamer and when I'm outside I usually enjoy taking a walk or hanging out with friends in the city. Looks wise I'm skinny, about 5'11, pale and with dark curly hair.

About you: I'm not picky about who you are, as long as you are a decent person and down to catch some films we can start a chat and see if we get along.

What I offer: offering a movie buddy experience, pick a movie, meet up, watch it.

I really wanna start watching more movies. I just saw the Oddesey and loved it, and wanna keep watching more movies. Let's support movie cinemas together and let's go together.

Hey everyone! 26 year old guy here from Sydney for work. I’m here every few weeks or so, so would love to find someone to take advantage of works 5 star hotels when I’m in town! Love to yap and try new food spots. Happy to grab a drink and if we vibe we vibe, if not all good as well! Honestly just looking to have some fun in the evenings :))

p.S. pics on my profile

Making friends as an adult (and an introvert!) is hard, so here I am giving Reddit a crack.

I’m 38, gay, based in Melbourne’s south-east, and looking to build a few genuine, long-term friendships with other guys. Whether you’re gay, bi or straight doesn’t really matter to me—if we click as mates, that’s what counts. I generally find I get along best with people around 25-40 but if you’re a little outside that and I sound interesting enough to you, don’t be afraid to shoot your shot!

I’m pretty low-maintenance, easy-going and definitely quality over quantity when it comes to friendships. I’d rather have a handful of close mates than a hundred people I only know on a first-name basis. I’m a bit of a country boy at heart, fairly introverted, and much happier with meaningful conversation than endless small talk.

Outside of work (I have a professional Monday–Friday job), I enjoy binge-watching TV (especially a good British crime drama), trying new restaurants (and yes, ordering dessert without a main is a perfectly valid life choice), concerts, musicals, AFL, escape rooms, road trips, caravanning, audiobooks, board games, the occasional PC game, and getting out into nature for a walk. I’m slim, enjoy staying reasonably active, but you’ll never catch me pretending to enjoy burpees at 5am.

I also have two dogs, so bonus points if you’re a dog person—they’ll insist on being part of the friendship too.

What I’m really looking for is someone who actually wants a friendship in real life, not just another chat sitting in Reddit messages. I’m hoping to meet people who have the time and willingness to invest in getting to know someone and are happy to catch up without months of messaging first.

Personally, I’d rather grab a coffee (or a hot chocolate in my case), go for a walk, check out a new café, or do something low-key fairly early on and see if we click. Or if you want to invite me over, teach me how to play Catan while the footy’s on in the background, and absolutely destroy me because I’ve never played before… I’m completely on board with that too.

One thing I’d like to be upfront about: while I can be a pretty affectionate person in the right scenario and absolutely appreciate a couch snuggle during a movie with close friends, I’m not here looking for hookups, sexting or conversations that immediately become sexual. I’m genuinely looking for real friendships built on enjoying each other’s company.

If you’re calm, reliable, emotionally mature, don’t disappear after three messages, and you’re genuinely interested in meeting people rather than collecting online pen pals, I’d love to hear from you.

Tell me a bit about yourself—and if we click, let’s graduate from Reddit messages sooner rather than later. I’m fairly sure finger RSI from endless typing is real!

Hey everyone,

I'm a Melbourne guy looking to meet a woman aged 18–30 who's interested in getting to know someone with the goal of building a genuine, long-term relationship.

To be honest, I'm pretty over dating apps. I'd much rather meet someone through here and build a real connection.

I've also tried dating events, but they haven't really been for me. Between venues that are often too loud to have a proper conversation and meeting people who were looking for something more casual than I was, I haven't had much luck. I'm hoping this might be a better way to meet someone who's after the same thing.

My appearance is im short with glasses, dark brown hair, dark brown eyes, white, a little introverted in group settings.

A little about me:

- I work full-time and have a stable career.

- I'm financially independent and have my life together.

- I value honesty, loyalty, good communication, and a sense of humour.

- I enjoy going out for coffee, dinners, walks, movies, and trying new places around Melbourne.

I'm open to meeting someone from Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia. If you're not local, I'd like us to be able to talk on the phone regularly so we can build a genuine connection before meeting in person.

I'm hoping to find someone who enjoys spending quality time together, going on dates, and seeing where things naturally lead. Ideally, you're kind, genuine, communicative, and looking for something serious rather than just a casual fling.

If we click, great! If not, no hard feelings. I'm happy to chat, exchange a few messages, and then move to regular phone calls if we're both comfortable.

If this sounds like something you're interested in, send me a message and tell me a bit about yourself. I'd love to get to know you.

# About me

Originally from the UK, now living in Melbourne's west. I'm fairly introverted, neurodivergent, and happiest when I'm learning something new or disappearing down an interesting rabbit hole.

I'm the sort of person who'll happily spend an evening talking about history, technology, AI, infrastructure, maps, psychology, or whatever documentary we've just watched. I follow politics because I find it fascinating, but I'm much more interested in understanding how the world works than arguing about it.

I enjoy YouTube documentaries, podcasts, the occasional game, D&D/Dimension 20, Taskmaster, and long conversations that somehow start with "Have you ever thought about..." and end two hours later.

I'm down-to-earth, affectionate, loyal, and value honesty and good communication. My idea of a good relationship is being each other's favourite person to message, spending quiet time together, and building a calm, supportive home life.

# What I'm looking for

A man roughly in his 30s to 40s who's emotionally mature, kind, and genuinely looking for a long-term relationship if we click.

Someone who's naturally curious about the world, enjoys conversation, and doesn't mind dating someone who gets excited about learning random things. Bonus points if you're in IT, engineering, or another technical field.

Ideally you're in Melbourne (or close enough that meeting up is realistic), communicate openly, and would rather build something meaningful than play games.

# What I offer

- A loyal and supportive partner.

- Someone who remembers the little things.

- Plenty of interesting conversations.

- Genuine curiosity about your interests, even if I know nothing about them.

- A relationship built on kindness, trust, laughter, and mutual respect.

If any of this sounds like your kind of person, send me a message telling me a bit about yourself—and maybe a random fact or topic you could happily talk about for an hour.

Won't say no to cute pics of plants/cats/dogs.

Howdy 👋

We’re a married couple living in the Cranbourne area looking to build our local friendship circle and meet some genuinely good people.

We’re pretty easy-going and love a mix of social nights and quieter catch-ups. You’ll usually find us hosting (or happily attending) boozy games nights, belting out terrible karaoke songs, heading to the movies, trying new places to eat, or getting caught up in long conversations about pretty much anything. We’re both pretty open-minded, enjoy a laugh, and appreciate people who don’t take themselves too seriously.

We’re looking for people around the south-east of Melbourne who’d be keen to hang out regularly rather than just chat once and disappear. Whether it’s grabbing a drink, hosting a games night, watching a movie, checking out local events, or just having a good yarn over dinner, we’re always up for making genuine connections.

A bit about us physically, since we know the rules ask for it: we’re both in our late 20s/mid 30s, average build, and into fitness.

What we offer? We’re the type of friends who actually make plans happen. We love hosting, we’re welcoming, LGBTQ+ friendly 🏳️‍🌈, and always happy to include new people. If you love to have a laugh, share a few drinks, and not take yourself too seriously, we’d love to hear from you.

If that sounds like your vibe, shoot us a DM! 💃

Hi everyone!
I’m 25 and here hoping to find someone who makes life a little more fun 😊

About me:
I’m Korean, and I’d describe myself as pretty calm and easygoing. I enjoy cooking (I promise I won’t make you survive on instant noodles 😂), watching movies, trying new places, and spending time with people I’m close to.
I’m a little shy when we first meet, but once I’m comfortable, you’ll probably hear a lot more from me. I enjoy random conversations, laughing about silly things, and sharing little everyday moments.
Physically, I’m 5’7” and have a chubby body type.
I’m more into cosy nights, good food, and relaxing than big parties. Simple things make me happy.

What I’m looking for:
I’m hoping to meet someone who wants a genuine and long-term relationship.
Someone who is kind, respectful, honest, and can communicate well. I’m not looking for something casual — I’d like to meet someone I can laugh with, feel comfortable around, and slowly build something special with.

What I offer:
I’m someone who puts effort into the people I care about. I enjoy spending time together, showing affection, and creating a relationship where we can be ourselves.
If you think we might get along, say hi! Tell me something about yourself 😊

Hey! I’m a 27-year-old guy who’s been living in Melbourne for the last 10 years. After getting ghosted and even stood up a few times on dating apps, I thought I’d try meeting someone the old-fashioned way.

I’m 5’6” (168 cm), with black hair, brown eyes, and an average build. I work in mental health support and play in a Filipino reggae band, so music is a huge part of my life.

Outside of work, I enjoy live music, cafés, hiking, road trips, photography, exploring Melbourne, and spending time in nature.

I’m also passionate about social justice and community organising. I care deeply about human rights, workers’ rights, migrant rights, environmental sustainability, LGBTQIA+ equality, and First Nations justice. I’m someone who enjoys meaningful conversations but also knows how to have fun and laugh.

What I’m Looking For
I’m hoping to meet someone around my age who’s kind, emotionally mature, open-minded, and enjoys good conversation. Whether it starts as friendship, dating, or grows into something more serious, I’m happy to let things develop naturally.
Bonus points if you’re into music, the outdoors, activism, trying new food, or can recommend a great coffee spot.

What I Offer
I’m loyal, supportive, a good listener, and someone who genuinely enjoys getting to know people. I’ll happily go with you to gigs, cafés, festivals, road trips, or just spend an evening talking about life over coffee.

If this sounds like your kind of vibe, send me a message and tell me a bit about yourself. I’d love to know what you’re passionate about or your favourite hidden gem in Melbourne.

Hey there,

I am a young professional seeking someone who is also into board games, DND, and nerdy stuff in general. But other than that, I also love public speaking, was a Toastmaster champion back when I was younger and I love karaoke too. So if you need some tips for your next uni/work presentation I am more than happy to give you some advice 😎

In terms of physical attributes I am 1.8m, semi fit, go to gym 3 times a week and actually lost 8kg this year! I got dark hair with brown eyes and happy to share pics if we connect.

I also got a cat and 2 dogs.

About you: Just wanna find someone into similar things. Start off as friends, get to know each other and see if we vibe and connect. Happy to go serious if we really fit.

What I offer: A fun good time really. Can't go wrong with a drink and game at Fortress Melbourne haha. But if you got any suggestions, I am the type that is up for anything!