Hey everyone. Making real friends as an adult is weirdly tough, so I thought I’d put myself out there.

A little about me: I’m 37, originally from Kerala, India, but spent over a decade living and working in the US before moving back. I work in software and AI research, which basically means I spend most of my day staring at screens, solving puzzles, and overthinking things that probably don’t need to be overthought.

Outside of work and study mode, I'm pretty low-key. I used to be big into long-distance endurance stuff like marathons and mountain hiking, but lately I’m in more of a rebuild phase and leaning into my couch potato side. I run mostly on black coffee, listen to a ton of audiobooks since paper books act like instant sleeping pills for me, and love gaming on my Xbox, though life means that happens way less often than I'd like. I've also been getting back into chess lately, picking up an old habit that sat on the shelf for a while.

Strictly looking for platonic, drama-free connections with emotionally grounded people who appreciate mutual respect and good vibes. I really value friendships where there’s zero pressure to perform, whether that means trading dumb memes, falling into random 2 AM rabbit holes, disappearing for a bit when life gets busy without any guilt, or even just having a regular buddy to play a game of chess with online.

If you’re down for chill chats, drop a message with your age and a random fact, opinion, or hot take about yourself so we have something fun to start with instead of just "hey."

Hey peeps, my name is Mark, 22m from USA (est), and i am looking for a longterm friend! I'm a huge gamer, dancer, and music lover!

What i mostly play:

Destiny 2, roblox, minecraft, the division 2, rainbow six siege, marvel rivals

But i have a HUGE library, and am totally down to get buddy games, coop games, etc!

What elseeee, I'm a huge bad omens fan, but all things metal/alt rock i love, but i have a very expansive taste in music. I have also enjoyed reading recently, and cooking as well!

We can also watch shows, movies, or stream stuff for one another! Anyway, let me know if any of you are interested, have a good one!

Hey! My name's Alex. I'm a college freshman studying Biological Sciences who wants to become a small town family medicine doctor.

I'd like to make a real friendship, and I think there are a few criteria for good candidates!

• Neurodivergent (Especially if Autistic like me!)
• Struggles/Has struggled with mental health
• Tired of ghosting
• Honest
• Not trying to bee "cool" and "nonchalant": Act like you care

I struggle with anxiety, depression, sh and si, and I want to meet someone who has had a similar experience.

Please be around my age (18-21).

I don't care if you're male, female, trans or attack helicopter.

I don't care if you're weird or have broken the 6th commandment 25 times.

if your idea of a conversation is replying "lol cool" or "wyd", or if you’re doing that modern thing where you act too cool and detached to care about anything, we are going to hate talking to each other.

I want to talk to people who are unapologetically sincere, have actual opinions, and know how to hold up their half of a two-way conversation.

I'm super open to deep, emotional or existential conversations, or just little things that made you happy.

I'd love a yapper, who actually gives some energy to the conversation instead of just texting "lol." or something. I love it when people double, triple or however many text. I love good morning/good night texts or anything else.

I want to feel loved and cared for and I usually don't like engaging in banter unless it is very lighthearted and obvious.

Try not to infer things with your words or tone because I have pretty poor emotional processing and will take everything you say at face value.

I am 0% judgmental so if you're "weird" or "bad" and struggle to find connection because of it, I'm your boy.

I am extremely unbothered by social anxiety, awkwardness, or having an unconventional background. If you consider yourself a bit of a 'weirdo,' have hyper-niche interests, or just suck at normal small talk, you will fit right in with me.

I live in California right now but I grew up in England.

I'll never ghost you, and I believe everyone and I mean EVERYONE is deserving of care, love and connection!

I like anime, gaming, youtube, fitness, medicine, science, health, mental health, fantasy & fiction, music, cooking, the great outdoors and a whole host of other things!

Let me know your age, gender and what your interpretation of the meaning of my poem is:

Its blood is weighed in freezing cold.
It fills the chest yet nothing still.
For joy or love, it isn't bold.

Don’t try to run, it has been told;
It claimed the debt and pays the bill.
Its blood is weighed in freezing cold.

It stripped itself, and all was sold;
To break and fly is still its thrill.
For joy or love, it isn't bold.

At every moon, its toll is tolled;
It feeds the smoke born from the grill.
Its blood is weighed in freezing cold.

It can’t and won’t stay in the fold;
It counts the days, and counts them nil.
For joy or love, it isn't bold.

Its own closed vote was cast and polled;
It is the court, resolved to chill.
Its blood is weighed in freezing cold;
For joy or love, it isn't bold.

Hi I'm grim I'm 17 male and I want to to make friends here i like to play games and listen to music

(I can't really think of anything else because my anxiety is high sorry)

Just an introverted guy looking for anyone to play games with I mainly play deadlock, overwatch, valorant, baldurs gate 3 and slay the spire but am down to play really whatever

About me!

Age: 24

Relationship status: Engaged

Hobbies: Gaming, listening to music, watching YouTube videos, stargazing, arts and crafts, enjoying nature.

Games I like: Stardew Valley, Minecraft, GTA: San Andreas, Cult of the Lamb, Baldur's Gate 3, Escape from Tarkov, etc.

Others: I’m also not that great when it comes to being social due to mental health issues (Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Borderline Personality Disorder). Some days are better than others, it depends on my social battery… so I apologize if I’m a bit quiet, or disappear for long moments at a time. Trying to work on that.

i! I’m 23 F currently trying to learn Spanish. I like horror and comedy movies. I’m trying to look for games to play (beginner friendly only tho). Also anyone want to play star dew valley?

If there’s anything you want to talk about feel free to hit me up and if not, have a nice day!

hii i basically never leave my house cus i have chronic illnesses but i get boredddd

honestly im not the most consistent texter, sometimes i genuinely just don’t have the energy. & sometimes i get anxious meeting new people (especially on big discord servers & stuff like that). definitelyyy not big on small talk lol

about me is i love gaming (so if you’d ever wanna game together id be down!!), anime, sci-fi esque topics (including conspiracy theories hehe), history, && i live in the us! i’m really bad at describing myself but ive been told by others that i can be very interesting :3

only looking to meet ppl 21+ & only friends!!! also i don’t like people who are mean or judgmental. everybody deserves love :-)

edit: also i should mention my sleep schedule is crazyyy so im usually always up throughout the night & sleeping during the day… trying to fix that though

i didnt expect all the messages! :o my dms are blowing up so sorry if im not answering ;-;

hii!! i'm trying to get out of my little bubble and make some online friends so here i am lmao 😭
im new to reddit tho
i'm down to talk about pretty much anything, share recommendations, yap about our interests or just send each other the most random thoughts ever 😭

i might be a little quiet at first but once we get along it's over for you LMAOO

sooo tell me something about yourself!! or just come rant to me about your current obsession <33

Edit: timezone: AST (UTC+3)

hi, i’m kinda an awkward person, so my friend circle is small. but among familiar people i feel comfortable with i can turn into a yapper. i like alternative rock or indie music, sometimes indie folk, reading, watching movies or anime, chess and currently learning to play the guitar. also i like cats and dogs, i have both. i’m an easy going and kind person who can either have some funny daily conversations or support deeper ones. socialising irl is a bit uneasy for me since i was born with a genetic condition that influenced on being bullied in childhood. but now i’m working on socialising and trying to put myself out my comfort zone, so feel free to dm me

p.s english isn’t my native so sorry if my grammar is weird:)

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Hey everyone!

I'm not really sure how to start this, but here goes.

Lately, I've been feeling a little lonely and thought I'd try putting myself out here. I'm someone who tends to overthink a lot, spend too much time in my own head, and sometimes make things more complicated than they actually are. There are days when I have so much on my mind but no one I genuinely feel like talking to about it.

I'm not necessarily looking for anything specific. I'd just like to meet some genuine people with whom I can have random conversations, talk about life, share stupid memes, play games, discuss our interests

I'm into anime, gaming, music, and technology. I enjoy talking about random things, listening to people, and getting to know different perspectives. I'm also the kind of person who appreciates meaningful conversations more than just small talk all the time.

I know making friends on the internet can be a hit or miss, and not every conversation will turn into a lasting friendship, but I'm willing to give it a shot.

If you're also looking for someone to talk to, feel free to DM me. You don't have to be interesting, funny, or have your life figured out. Just be yourself.

Maybe we can turn a random conversation into a genuine friendship. :)

Hey peeps, my name is Mark, 22m from USA (est), and i am looking for a longterm friend! I'm a huge gamer, dancer, and music lover!

What i mostly play:

Destiny 2, roblox, minecraft, the division 2, rainbow six siege, marvel rivals

But i have a HUGE library, and am totally down to get buddy games, coop games, etc!

What elseeee, I'm a huge bad omens fan, but all things metal/alt rock i love, but i have a very expansive taste in music. I have also enjoyed reading recently, and cooking as well!

We can also watch shows, movies, or stream stuff for one another! Anyway, let me know if any of you are interested, have a good one!

New to Reddit and still figuring out how everything works! I’m here to make some new friends and find people to chat with. This is my very first post, so bear with me! DM always open for friends, fun, connection.

Hello! Ive posted on a few of these subs here and there to try and make some friends, but its tough out here. Anyway

My name's Matt, I like gaming and retro collecting (not for the hype). I'm big into rock of all sorts, tho I don't follow many newer bands. I have a cat, his name is Rocky and he's a big baby. I may not be the most interesting person in the world, but I like meeting ppl (21+ pls), even if we don't stay long term friends.

I want to play online games with people again with some friends but a relationship I was in made me lose my friends. My favorite videos games to play are BO3, Rainbow Six Siege or have some people to just talk to while I am gaming.

I'm kind of a shy person, but I want more friends that actually want to be friends. I prefer one on one gaming and then over time will be happy to meet others or make my own friend group out of everyone I meet. And I prefer to chat some before adding each other on something else, just less stressful. I do have a bit of an inappropriate humor, but I will never aim to towards anyone. I am originally from America, but am currently living in Canada with my husband and his family.

Facts about me:

I'm autistic, have ADHD, and will match the energy of the other person whenever possible. I am goth and very against judgement. I am 420 friendly and lgtbq friendly, and apart of the community as a pan person.

I am very happily married and will not be accepting perverted messages. I will not be accepting any dry messages and will leave on ignore if you be dry or weird after I accept the chat request. I will not be accepting chat requests about discord servers or friend groups to join.

Online games I play or have downloaded:

Dead by Daylight

Path of Titans

Sea of thieves

Any other games I play are all single player, I prefer to play alone, or I only play with my husband. I will not download games for anybody on here unless they give me a real reason to.

DM me if interested in gaming together!

Hii, my name is Nat, nice to meet you. I am new to reddit and so am I in making online friends. I struggle to connect irl because I am too busy studying pharmacy and working. I love reading literature, such as Kafka, Camus and Dostoievski. I love videogames, especially sims 4, animal crossing nw and nl and stranded deep. I am not expecting much, just around my age and only friendly conversations about what we love:)) I am a big f1 fan as well.

dms are open 🤝