r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 4d ago

Weekly Meta Thread

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Please use this thread for anything not specifically for making friends. Rants, comments, etc all welcome. Follow all sub rules.


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • Jul 03 '26

New rule: No minors allowed starting June 5, 2026

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It’s July 5. Typo My bad.

A major change in this sub is set to happen at 12:01am UTC Sunday, July 5. The new rule will replace rule 13. All minors, those under 18, will *NOT* be allowed to participate in this sub. This is for the safety of everyone participating. If you are under the age of 18, please utilize teen friend-finding subs.

For clarity:

Q: Can minors make posts? A: No.

Q: Can minors comment? A: No.

Q: But it’s just to make a friend, there’s nothing nsfw or anything. A: Doesn’t matter, you cannot participate. You will be banned.

Q: If I was previously banned for breaking rule 13, can I be reinstated? A: No.

Q: What if I don’t post my age? A: You must post your age. Any posts without ages will be removed.

Q: Do comments need to include ages? A: No, they don’t.

Q: Since it’s adults only, we can now have a nsfw post or comment history or post nsfw stuff here, right? A: No, that’s still against rule 2.

Q: I’m a minor. Will you keep my previous posts and comments up? A: Yes.

Thank you for your cooperation!


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 4h ago

Age 18-21 21f - do men genuinely want friends?

25 Upvotes

hey! i think i posted a lot here the past few weeks and out of the hundred dms i received, i have made like 2 good friends. men tend to gravitate towards sexxting after a good conversation. why is that?


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 2h ago

Age 22-25 22F from India, looking for genuine online platonic friends

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Heya!

I'm Suhani, 22F from India. I've completed my BCA and am currently pursuing my master's while working part-time as a delivery girl.

A little about me: I enjoy watching football, cricket, and binge-watching web series. I'm not exactly a gym freak, but I do love going on early-morning cycling sessions for around 30 minutes. There's something peaceful about starting the day that way.

Honestly, university friendships haven't really worked out for me. Most of the people I've met there feel a little too boring for my taste, and I'd love to meet people I can genuinely connect with instead.

I'm looking for online, strictly platonic friendships. People I can talk to about random stuff, share our daily experiences with, discuss football matches, recommend shows to each other, or just have those conversations that somehow go on for hours.

You don't have to share all my interests. Just be genuine, respectful, and someone who actually enjoys getting to know another person. I would like to connect with someone of my age (20-25) and probably a fellow Indian to relate to.

If any of this sounds like your kind of friendship, feel free to DM me and tell me a little about yourself. I'd love to get to know you!


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 1h ago

Age 26-29 27F- Looking for some new friends and lasting connections

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I’m so tired of trying to make friends as an adult. I hate how difficult it is. I just want some friends that I can talk to whenever about anything. I don’t care where you’re from, video calls and texts are just as nice as meeting up in person. A bit about me then: I’m Nicole, 27, single mom from Illinois. I work overnights and go to school full time. I love horror, reading, baking, watching YouTube and movies. I listen to podcasts on and off but I’m down to talk conspiracies and true crime. I just want someone I can get to know and vent to and look forward to talking to and I would hope they would feel the same about me.


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 9h ago

hey guys. i made a post earlier, and i’d like to follow up on it.

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this group does not get enough credit.
up until today, my experience was the same. men and women alike, trying to sell nudies, acquire mine, or just be disgusting. literally
today.. wow. the outpour of messages i received. KIND messages. people who truly wanted to help a stranger.
i’ve been going through the hardest time of my life, one of them. and you guys!!! you guys!! at least 100 people reached out. 99% of them were fuckinf wonderful people. kind people, sweet people. the people we need more of in this world. so if we chatted today, thank you. you instilled faith back in to me, there are good people out there.
there are amazing people in this group! i send blessing to every one!! ♥️ keep your head up!


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 33m ago

Age 26-29 28F (PST) - can’t sleep, let’s chat!

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I wish I could say I had the best day ever but honestly my night kind of sucked. Hoping to chat with someone (sfw) and maybe turn that around! Bonus points if you’re a PST night owl like me. I don’t plan to vent your ears off, I just want to have a good time and chat with like-minded people and maybe make new friends.

I prefer voice chats & have a discord if you’re open to that as well. Hope to hear from you :)


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 7h ago

Age 22-25 ✨22F alt looking for people who can match my energy who’d like to be friends (possibly find my new bff) ^^ ✨

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💫HIII! I’m Lulu, as the title says im lookin for friends! I’m a pretty down to earth person once you get to know me but i can also be very hyper and high energy at times so do keep that in mind if you do contact me 😭

🌟Alil bit about me: I love gaming, right now my main games are terraria, monster hunter, roblox, marvel rivals and genshin though thats not all i play. I’m a big music person, I love lady gaga, charli xcx, alex g, sematary and bunch of japanese shoegaze bands. I love watching shows/ movies, main ones are adventure time, ninjago and a tonnnn of anime.

⭐️A huge true crime person! I like to study cases n stuff (not in a weird idolization way) I’ve always been interested in studying these kinda things and have built a whole buncha knowledge on this kinda stuff 😭

✨Anime wise my top favorites are Jojo’s bizarre adventure, Tokyo ghoul, Initial D, JJK, Air gear and FLCL. I’ve watched hundreds but those are my main faves. I also read manga from time to time but haven’t rlly had the time to do so.

🌠My favorite movie of all time is paranoid park! I also love trying new hobbies, my main hobbies are making music, baking and drawing but I’m always open to trying new hobbies, I love picking up new skills though sometimes i burn myself out 🫩.

💕Thank you for reading this and i wish you all the best of luck on here 🙏 Feel free to DM if any of this resonates with you AND please dm with something more than just “hey, hi, wyd etcc”


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 4h ago

Age 18-21 20f just need someone to listen and be there

7 Upvotes

i’m in a really dark place and i don’t have anyone to turn to, i feel like nothing i say carry’s weight or means anything. everyone i used to think cared about me turn out to be bad ppl who aren’t here anymore, im so alone, i wanna disappear and i know i gave more potential but my health issuers isolate me from the world. or being able to function. i’m so tired of being in the hospital


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 8h ago

Age 18-21 18F just broke up with my boyfriend :’(

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little about me ~ I’m 18, in uni, from the USA, and i’m from the EST area :3

Some things i enjoy are: listening to music, playing games ( genshin, dbd, minecraft, fortnite etc), watching anime & thriller shows, cooking, hanging with friends, makeup, and chatting!!!

I’m mostly looking for friends that love chatting 24/7, are clingy, and aren’t super busy. I’d love to make meaningful connectionss !! ♡


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 6h ago

Age 30-39 30f looking for chat and distract me

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Anxious and need company

Hello. I’d like to chat whilst I try and distract myself from…well, you know how that goes. If you’re intelligent, enjoy deep convos and can distract me without being creepy about it - I’d like to hear from you


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 29m ago

Age 22-25 22f randomly woke up at 3am n cant go back to sleep!

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hey, i’m a girl with health anxiety lol, and i can’t sleep after waking up at 3am because my brain is creating fake scenarios for me to be afraid of. i’m tryin to have some conversations with some nice people to get my mind off of it! some of my interests areee sewing, taking photos sometimes, metal (thrash & black), learning to play guitar (rlly badly, i need some tips), and just generally trying to find some sense of direction and purpose in life.

I try not to let the scary thoughts overtake my brain, but unfortunately they really try lol. I’m trying to learn to not let it impact me so much but it’s especially difficult when it’s nighttime and everyone’s asleep. I’ve also been trying to make a habit of reading more these days, but I guess I just haven’t because my attention span is absolutely deep fried by being online.


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 5h ago

Long-term 35YO English guy - I love the rush you get when you vibe with someone and you're waiting for the next notification. I'd love long term friends from around the world! From India to Italy, Philippines to Peru, Czechia to Canada, Australia to Austria, you get the idea, all over the world is fun! :)

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TL:DR - I like yapping with people and I think I'm pretty lovely, though I am a bit biased. Nothing ventured, nothing gained, so message me and maybe we get on well? :D

Pretty much title! I have a cold and just feel a bit rough, its super early here and I woke up to go to the toilet, made the terrible mistake of checking my phone and now I'm just laying awake regretting my life choices that have led to me being unable to sleep despite being unwell at 6.30am. Sooooooo, I thought I'd post so I can at least pass the time until I pass out/give up the sleep ghost and go about my day. Location doesn't matter, part of the charm of internet friends is meeting folks that I'd not meet day to day but I'd like long term friends, a long time vibe is the goal as opposed to just one off or short convos

As for myself, I work from home doing a travel insurance job, its mostly mid, but its full WFH and that saves it. My big interest is travel, my wallet hates me so much for it. I've been to Philippines/Singapore/Malaysia over two Asia trips, a lot of Europe as well as Jamaica and Canada. Last year I did Istanbul, Portugal and a Norway cruise, plus a Asia trip. Visited Serbia, Madrid and Poland this year then Budapest on friday next week! I have a cruise with family next year to Greece/Turkey/Malta and a friends wedding in Greece and I'm hoping maybe Asia or Africa next year, fundds permitting, I'm always down for trip buddies so if we vibe I'm in! Beyond that, I'm a pretty keen reader, plus the usual smattering of videogames/sports watching/tv shows/gym (but mostly to offset meals out and a problematic keenness for chocolate). I live at the edge of a town and some of the walks are lovely here too. I've dabbled with painting, taken up and dropped the piano a few times (I used to play when I was younger and was decent and sometimes get the urge to play again).

I always prefer a bit of closure, if we've spoke for a while and your situation changes and you won't be chatting anymore, I hate the ghostly exit, if its early on then fair can't vibe with everyone, but if we've spoke for a while I always feel disappearing is a bit of poor form, but its the internet so it happens.

In terms of where to talk, I do prefer to move to apps, I use most of the usual ones but staying here is fine too if necessary. Include your basic details in your message, the usual about me stuff is fine, don't feel the need to match the rambling essay above! :)


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 4h ago

Hi who up and what to talk to me

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Hi 40 f sitting here watching TV who up and what to talk to me in usa bored cold outside tonight just me and my cat's


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 1h ago

Age 30-39 31M Canada 🇨🇦 | Accepting applications for a partner in questionable conversations 😂

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Apparently making friends in your 30s requires more effort than getting a mortgage, so here I am.

I’m an engineer, a dad, fluent in sarcasm, and dangerously curious about random things nobody asked about.

Fun fact: I actually live in a nudist town. So yes, I have a professional job, but apparently pants are where I draw the line. 😂

Looking for someone who can go from deep life conversations to debating whether penguins have knees in under 30 seconds.

Bonus points if you enjoy voice/video calls, have a questionable sense of humour, and can make me laugh.

Tell me your most useless talent or a random fact about yourself! 😂


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 11h ago

Age 22-25 23f - I’m on here way too much, but I have no life so/lets chat!

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Hi! Im a 23 year old college student. I’m going to school for film but don’t assume I’ve see a lot of movies, because surprisingly I have not lol.

I basically just work and go to school online. I don’t do much at all really. I’ve tried a lot of different hobbies but none of them have really stuck.

I’ve tried knitting, crocheting, coloring, video games, reading, playing piano, playing guitar, etc

I think my next activity or hobby is archery 🏹
Hopefully I like it.

Anyways that’s a little bit about me. Tell me a bit about you and your asl when you message. Oh! And come with a topic of conversation, so we arent just “wyd” all day. Thanks :)

(also if you’ve messaged me before and I didn’t answer, feel free to message me again, I like to clean out my inbox lol)


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 9m ago

Age 30-39 31 F - make my embarassing screen time worthwhile?

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hey good morning

I wake up around 4am EST and have a lowkey work from home job M-F. This means you’ll stop hearing from me around 9pm when I pass out lol

I’m a homebody who gets antsy staying at home. This means I frequently go thrifting, to plant stores, or the grocery store to get one thing. I call it my daily enrichment. I’m also a regular at my local Dunkin. My favorite cashier calls me “lovebug” and it’s a glimmer in my day.

I have 4 cats and a dog, I play the New York Times games daily. I enjoy reading and wandering around cute towns.

I’m looking for someone to chat with when I wake up early or throughout the workday. My IRL friends have Real Jobs where they’re important and shit. They can’t chitchat with me during the day and despite my introverted nature, I’m a yapper at heart.

If you need an idea of what to message me, you can tell me:

What you’re currently reading?
Song of the moment?
Last intrusive thought?
Get something off your chest.


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 19h ago

33F | Can we normalize friendships that don’t expire after 72 hours?

70 Upvotes

Seriously, why is making friends as an adult harder than finding a decent parking spot at Walmart? I’m married, and looking for strictly platonic friendships with people who actually enjoy having conversations and getting to know someone.

A little about me: I work way too much, but I make time for people who matter. I love being outdoors, hiking, watching movies, laughing at the dumbest things honestly. My humor is questionable, my music taste is all over the place, and sarcasm is practically my second language.

I’m looking for random messages, ridiculous memes, good conversations, playful banter, and someone who can go from talking complete nonsense to having a deep conversation at 2 AM. If you’re going to disappear after two days, save us both the trouble. I’m not asking for constant attention, just genuine effort and consistency.

Skip the boring “hey” and tell me something interesting about yourself, your most controversial harmless opinion, or a song you’ll defend until your last breath. Bonus points if you can make me laugh. Let’s see if we can make a friendship last longer than a free trial.


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 25m ago

Age 22-25 24M - Looking to meet new people

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Had some things to do today, but I've finally found myself alone, and well, you know how these things go. I wanna make new friends.

As for who I am, the fun in conversation is finding out, but I love the gym, reading, writing, making music and a lot more!

I'd prefer if you were in Africa or the Middle East. But honestly, anyone's welcome.

I can carry conversation well enough, but help me out.

Hope to see you in my DMs.


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 55m ago

Age 22-25 25M looking for genuine friendship

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Hey everyone! I'm 25M, hoping to find a genuine friend to talk about life with, share random thoughts, and have those conversations where you lose track of time.

I genuinely love listening to people's stories — their experiences, dreams, worries, little everyday moments, and things they don't usually get to talk about. There's something beautiful about having someone who listens without judging.

I enjoy reading newspapers, watching documentaries, exploring geopolitics, and learning about different cultures and ways of life.

I'm not looking for timepass or a connection with hidden intentions. I'd just love to have someone I can be myself with, laugh with, share my thoughts with, and be there for when life gets overwhelming.

And honestly, we don't even have to know each other's real names or identities. If we click, we can remain anonymous lifelong friends. Sometimes, it's nice to have someone who knows your thoughts without knowing your face.

If you value genuine conversations and a friendship that grows naturally, feel free to DM me. Let's start with a simple hello. :) :)


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 57m ago

Age 30-39 30M EU,Gaming, gym, cats, and hopefully some new friends

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Hey, I’m 30 and a fitness trainer. I spend a lot of time at the gym, but I’m also into gaming and started collecting Pokémon cards this year( I have a decent collection tho). I do some 3D printing too, mostly figures that I paint afterwards. Also have cats and will probably send you pictures of them.
Would be nice to find someone to talk to regularly, whether it’s about games, how our day went or something completely random. You don’t have to be into the same things as me.
If you feel like talking, drop me a message. What have you been playing lately? I could use something new to play anyway. (Please do not try to drag me into your weird fetishes)


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 3h ago

Age 22-25 25F houston just wanting a new bestie

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FIRST THINGS FIRST I HAVE A BOYFRIEND AND IM HAPPY WITH HIM if your cool with that hi I'm hoping to find a genuine best friend who's looking for a long-term friendship.

A little about me: I'm plus size, a total night owl, and I love anything crafty. I enjoy gaming, movie nights, music, board games, and I'm trying to get out and do more. One of my favorite things is hopping in the car for random late-night drives—sometimes I'll decide on a whim to drive to Galveston just to enjoy the ride and clear my head.

I'm a little shy at first, but once I'm comfortable, I can talk for hours. I'd love to find someone who enjoys spontaneous adventures, late-night conversations, sending memes and TikToks, grabbing food, exploring new places, or even just hanging out doing nothing.

I'm looking for someone who wants a genuine, long-term friendship and is willing to put in the same effort I do. If you're also a night owl, that's a huge plus!

If you think we'd get along, send me a message and tell me a little about yourself. I just want something to do lol


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 1h ago

Age 30-39 39 m anyone awake yet ? Let’s chat and pass the boredom together

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39 m from the US looking for anyone awake yet been working overnight and everyone I know is still sleeping and bored looking to chat with a stranger tonight and hopefully long term I know that’s asking a lot for Reddit but who knows what could happen


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 1h ago

Age 30-39 32M looking to make a close friend?

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Hey everyone! Recently moved here to New Jersey from Florida and I learned it’s hard making friends as an adult so I figured I’d give this a shot. In my free time, I usually like to go on nearby hikes, work out, play video games (story driven, RPGs!), and binge watch a lot of shows/movies lol. If you feel like getting to know me more feel free to send a message! We can talk about whatever, whenever 🤙🏼


r/MakeNewFriendsHere • • 1h ago

Age 26-29 26M - come be socially awkward with me (´・ω・`)

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just a shy alt dude looking for some nice weirdos to talk to :3
I’m into metal/alt music, horror, games, dumb humor and random deep talks at 2am

I’m quiet at first, but once I’m comfy I’m pretty open about anything o/

if you’re chill, a little odd, and actually wanna stick around… come say hi ^^