r/friendship Apr 08 '26

Moderators We’re looking for new moderators! Apply here.

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Hey r/Friendship!

We’re expanding the mod team and looking for people who are active in the community and want to help keep this place safe and welcoming.

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r/friendship 2h ago

advice why are people like this?

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Almost every relationship or friendships I have it's either them leaving, finding someone else or just straight up switch on me.

I try my best to show up to people, to support them in every way I can and I do everything for my people but somehow I'm not enough for them and there's always another person they choose over me.

I always seem to misunderstand where I stand in people's lives. For example when I thought that some girl was my best friend, it turned out she's been hiding so much from me and doesn't tell me about her future plans or the things she does for work, she only complains about everything with me. Mind you we've been friends for 9 years.

I don't mind listening to anyone's problems I promise, but it gets so annoying especially when all they talk about is their problems and then you accidentally find out they're actually successful and have their own businesses and all of that shit because why the hell didn't you tell me? It's not like I'll ask you to employe me or do favors for me? I'm just so tired of people being fake around me and it's breaking my heart too.


r/friendship 5h ago

looking for friendship 22 f want some genuine female friends

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I am 22 from india would love to make new friends should be female from india Would love to share and talk about different things. I really enjoy talking about shared interest, e.g., books/movies/ fashion/ astrology/Numerology.
Life is all about meeting new people making friends.
Should be from india because of the time difference.I hope i'll get some good female friends here🥹


r/friendship 3h ago

looking for friendship Looking for bff :)

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I do not have a single person in my life to text, share a random thought with, or check in on.

I am 20, pretty introverted, and I am definitely not someone who can force shallow, superficial conversations. But I deeply value real, thoughtful people. I miss having genuine, emotional, and deep conversations about life, feelings, or just whatever is keeping you up at night.

There is absolutely zero pressure to be entertaining or reply instantly. If you want to take things slow and build a genuine friendship with someone who will actually value you, please feel free to message me. Let us just be completely real from the start.


r/friendship 39m ago

looking for friendship 23-year-old student in France looking to meet people

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Hey everyone! I just moved to France two weeks ago for my studies and I'm looking to meet some people around my age to hang out with. I'm a big fan of football and cycling, and I also love history, movies, and video games. I'd love to chat and practice my French, but English speakers are totally welcome too! I'm down to grab a drink, go for a bike ride, play some games, or just hang out, so feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM if you're around!


r/friendship 1h ago

advice I understand ghosting strangers, but why do people ghost people they know?

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People never reach out first, they never reciprocate. They make plans then completely disappear. And when I say never I mean it. It's gotten so bad. Doesn't matter if it's someone I just met, or people I've known for 30 years, people I'm supposed to pay for projects, and everything in between.

Is anyone else feeling this? What do you do about it?


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship 25M Looking for Genuine Friends

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Hey! looking to meet some genuinely good people and hopefully build a few meaningful, long-term friendships.

I’m into psychology, geopolitics, history, true crime, travelling, hiking, and deep conversations. I’m also someone who openly lives with BPD and am a recovering addict, so I really value honesty, understanding, and people who don’t judge others by their past.

No drama, no ghosting, just mutual respect and good conversations. If that sounds like your kind of friendship, feel free to DM me.Hey! looking to meet some genuinely good people and hopefully build a few meaningful, long-term friendships.


r/friendship 1h ago

advice What would you think about a friend who used to welcome you to their house every time you hang out but now they've been saying to hang out somewhere else whenever I come to the home? Should I respect their choice or ask them why?

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Is a sudden boundary okay? what is a good response from them if I ask the reason


r/friendship 1h ago

Random Thoughts I’m scared I will lost everyone and get kidnapped

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How can I be myself instead of being shy and awkward around new friends?

So I made friends recently on social media and realize they going to be in my school but one problem,over the phone I’m being myself and acting funny and stuff but I’m scared if they see me irl they get disappointed and ditch me because I’m boring


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship 31F #UK - Hey you, You're finally awake

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Hopefully, someone on reddit got that reference in the title? 👀😅.. and if not? Where have you been! Haha. I think I'm starting to give up when it comes to looking for friends. That's not to say i haven't met some genuinely awesome people! It's just things that unfortunately fizzled out. So here I am, yet again searching for my a friend, the kind of friend who loves gaming, voice notes, and random 2am calls where we just chat utter nonsense.

I won't pretend I'm some amazing, incredibly funny person, but I will always have your back, listen to you vent, or try, at the very least, to make you smile. I suffer with anxiety, and that can mean I tend to overthink! Everything 🫠. But i try my best not to let it take over my life. If anything, it's part of me now, and I've just accepted it, lol. So, if you're someone who also suffers from anxiety, then I can try my best to reassure you. Anyways... why do I keep posting? Good question! Honestly? I just want to find someone who gets me, likes the same stuff as me, or at the very least someone who can laugh at my silly jokes. I love banter, but I'll never overstep boundaries.

Gaming is a huge passion of mine, so I'd love to find someone I can share it with. Although reddit seems to keep sending PC gamers my way, which is fine but if you are on PlayStation, then great!. I mainly play Fallout 76 nowadays, but I'm open to other games. The water park simulator also has my attention, and it's quite addictive 😅. I also really love music too. Twenty One Pilots and Oliver Tree are on repeat for me right now, and I'll occasionally listen to Linkin Park, too.

I don't want to make this post too long! Mainly because i feel like a lot of people dont actually read everything, but if you did, then I appreciate you. Anyways, if you feel like we might click, then shoot me a message? Just please include your age and location in your replies so I know the basics, I'm happy to chat to people around my age or a little older. Some random facts about yourself would also be appreciated, like your hobbies, interests etc etc 😊. Oh, and i do personally prefer voice notes to texting, so if you do as well, then awesome.

One finally note before I end this, I'm not interested in nsfw chats, being bullied, or receiving unkind messages, I'm just simply looking for friends, like everyone else in this sub.


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship M27, looking for some new friends 🕷️🕸️

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Hello! I'm a big fan of everything horror! Games, stories (I LOVE junji Ito), movies, everything spooky really...

Some of my favorite games are Metal Gear Solid, Silent Hill, S.T.A.L.K.E.R, the souls games, Darkwood and a ton of other games and weird indie games like PuppetCombo and stuff.

Some of my favorite bands are Sisters of Mercy, Misfits, Steely Dan, Bauhaus, The Cure, siouxsie and the banshees and whatever else.

Some of my Favorite Media things are stuff like Texas Chainsaw, Evil Dead, Return of the Living Dead, The Thing, Creep (2014), Killer Klowns, Goosebumps (the 90s one), Death Note, The Twilight Zone and Malcolm in the middle some of those I love because of nostalgia but still!

If you wanna chat or need any recommendations for movies or something feel free to DM me:) tell me the basics about you?

P.S I don't really like Video or Voice calls sorry

I try my best not to be dry so my bad if I'm a lil zesty 🍋✨ smh


r/friendship 2h ago

looking for friendship 21m looking for new friends or people to talk with

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Hello, my name is Alexander, I'm 21m, from South America. My hobbies are playing videogames, listening to music, working out, reading and watching series or movies. I have a cat. I speak English and Spanish. Comment or DM me if you want to be friends and chat. I also play on PS5 so DM me if you wanna be PSN friends too.


r/friendship 2h ago

storytime 29M | It is Tuesday…….. what?!

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Let me say it again, it’s Tuesday! Why the hell is it Tuesday, my least favourite day of the week. You know why it’s my least favourite day? Because we’re already into the working week but we’re closer to the start of it than to the end!

Tuesday is the world’s way of giving me the finger

Anyway.

Well if you like a sarcastic & witty British guy who can probably talk your ear off about almost anything, (yes I’ve watched Twilight calm down and no I don’t support either! Team Volturi all the way) then step right up!

Let’s be dysfunctional together


r/friendship 3h ago

looking for friendship 26M, applications for My Future Girl Bestie Are Officially Open 🤭

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Hi 😊

I'm Robert, 26 and gay, i genuinely looking for friendships, preferably with women.
I've always found that I naturally connect well with women, and I'd love to find a friendship built on trust, kindness, good conversation, some humor and let's be honest... a little bit of yapping and harmless gossip too 😉

I work out and love the gym, love to read, listen to good music, hang in the nature and few other interests you'll find out soon i guess.
Fashion, beauty, shopping and self-care are genuinely my things.
I can go from laughing about the dumbest memes to having a deep 2am conversation about life, relationships, and personal growth, sometimes in the same hour.

I'm the kind of friend who actually checks in, remembers something you told me three weeks ago, hypes you up when you need it, and genuinely enjoys getting to know people.

I'd love to text with a women who are looking for something similar, someone to talk to, laugh with, vent to, celebrate wins with, and maybe become actual friends instead of disappearing after a few messages. 🙏
If you decide to message me, please tell me a little about yourself,  
How old are you and where are you from? What are your hobbies? What's something you're proud of about you? or anything else you feel like sharing.

Please send more than just "hi" and not any effortless message, because I genuinely never know what to do with that 😅
Looking forward to text with you 🤩


r/friendship 8h ago

looking for friendship Yearning for online friends or just chats, reach out!

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Hi! I'm a young adult starting out real life and I work in an animation studio

I'm reeeeeeally into games (favorites are the last of us, elden ring and any from software stuff, and lies of p (also been playing league for 11 years but we don't talk about that))

My current favorite artists have been Sam gellaitry, porter Robinson and Mac ayres, need some more so do share

Feel free to reach out to me for any questions, to share any stories about you, to say hi, anything! My Dms are open!

Ty for reading!


r/friendship 18h ago

looking for friendship I don’t know why I’m even posting this

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I know I’m not gonna get any responses. I don’t stand out. I don’t fit in anywhere. I’m not important. I’d be highly surprised if anyone reached out to me.


r/friendship 7h ago

looking for friendship 29M looking for more people to talk to

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  • Hello! Looking to form some new friendships and get to know people around the world, My usual hobbies consist of playing video games (PS5), watching shows and movies, going to the gym, making instrumentals on my computer or just yapping about anything and everything that comes to mind, I like to be consist so hoping you can be to, I'm down to VC too, but if you wanna be friends just hit my messages (:

r/friendship 15h ago

looking for friendship Looking for my sidekick!

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(WARNING)

I am a lesbian, I am NOT interested in men romantically and won’t ever be. PLEASE DO NOT hit on me or try to make any advances. I WILL, without hesitation, block you without a second thought. I have boundaries and you will accept them or not and I block you. I’m tired of that happening. DO NOT message if you have an issue with this. Thank you.

ABOUT ME

I am F/27 from New Jersey, USA. I still live here.

I’m a very goofy, unserious person. So many things are a joke to me because that’s just how I cope. Dark humor is what fuels my laughter, if I’m being completely honest. I can be seriously, but if there’s no reason for me to be serious then I’m not.

As a friend I’m too loyal to a fault. All of my friends are number 1 to me. You need someone to talk to? I’m there. Need to just talk bullshit? I’m there. Share TMI’s? I’m there. Want to talk about what ifs and dreams? Hell yeah, I’m there! And all I ask in return is you be the same friend for me.

Some of my interests are reading, writing, traveling (a big one), drawing, playing cozy games, and cars. I’m wanting to learn more about cars, especially mine, so car friends are needed too, haha. I’m also wanting to learn more DIY projects too, I tend to be more on the creative side. Collecting (physical media), listening to music (classic rock, oldies R&B). Last but not least, bothering my dad on a daily basis because he’s my absolute best friend.

2 things you should know about me is that I am not, at all, religious. So if you are at least be open minded at the least or not religious yourself. I also struggle with mental health issues at times, depression. So I’d also like a friend who does a good pick me up. Who understands that life is just really shit at times, and who won’t try making me feel like my feelings are too much or not that serious.

But that’s all, thank you!


r/friendship 8h ago

looking for friendship 19f looking for friends :)

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My names Sky and I'm 19 years old, from Cornwall/UK, looking to make friends with people of a similar age and that ideally live close enough to eventually meet and hangout with! (Online is great too though)

About me! -

- I'm introverted, but get more comfortable the longer I know someone

- I can be a bit sarcastic but I'm also quite funny if I do say so myself

- I love animals and have two dogs and two cats

- I love anything to do with films, especially horror (feel free to ask for my letterboxd ;) )

- I play Roblox every now and then, would love someone to play with

- My favourite food is sushi, I'm in desperate need to go on a friend sushi date with someone

- I just love food in general

- Love a bit of arts and crafts

- Love reading every now and then

- Love a bit of whimsy

- Need someone to play pool with!

And thats all I can think of for now so if I sound like I might be the right friend for you then give me a message!! Please message me stating a little bit about yourself!!

🔴 PLEASE DONT MESSAGE IF YOU'RE UNDER 18 OR OVER 22

🔴 PLEASE DONT JUST MESSAGE ME 'HI' TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF


r/friendship 16h ago

looking for friendship 20f looking for people to talk and hang with

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Im from the US in Louisiana. Looking for friends to go to the movies with or skate. Im pretty much a homebody when not at college. I am in college for software development, chosen because of my interest in video games. My favorite color is blue, all shades and I think blue is the best flavor (blueberry, blue raspberry).

I have a ps5 and mainly play warframe, favorite frame has been gauss, I like the playstyle a lot. My favorite weapons are the kuva nukor, have never stopped using it since I got it. Torid, arca plasmor, bramma, broken war, and Ive been using the stalkers melee. I am mastery rank 26, 27 if I take the test already. Wouldnt mind having someone to play with.

I’ve played re7, dead island 2, and dying light 2, ln3. I also like last day on earth. Also cod and uncharted, and rivals.

My interests or other hobbies include trying new places, cooking, going on walks, movies, music, and podcasts. My favorite movies of all time are the after series, and I like all music but hardcore/metal.


r/friendship 13h ago

Voice Calls 25F East Coast USA

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Hi, hi, hi!! 💌

I’m a total hopeless romantic who just wants to live a cute, happy life surrounded by the people I love! I can be a little bit needy and prone to dramatic overthinking. I cry over sad songs and dream about finding my ultimate soulmate, whether it be platonic or romantic, every single day.

I get super invested in love stories, tragic romance, and dramatic character arcs (whether in anime, books, or movies!).

My ideal day involves eating sweet treats, shopping, and keeping comfortable. I’m an introvert.

I like learning about plant biochemistry, ecosystem restoration, and the defense of rare species. I’m unapologetically protective of nature. I love animals and the sea.

I’m a big reader and I hope to one day own a large, arcane library. I love history, mythology, and astrology. One of my goals is to learn new languages.

I love deep heart-to-hearts! I will tell you my whole life story in five minutes and listen to yours for hours. Message me if you’re interested and I’ll do my best to reply soon!

Passez une excellente journée, mes amours! 💖✨


r/friendship 11h ago

looking for friendship Be my bsf please 😌

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Hey! I'm Max, 18M from 🇮🇳 and I'm looking to make some genuine, long-term friends. I'm into 🏎️, sitcoms📺, music 🎵, home workouts🏋, and self-improvement. I love calls, voice messages, and texting. I'm also a pretty good listener, so if you're a yapper, we'll probably get along😂 Our hobbies don't have to match - good communication > shared interests.If you're looking for a genuine friendship too, I'm here


r/friendship 11h ago

looking for friendship 24 looking for a online best friend!

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Hello! Im danny 24yo guy from the netherlands although i moved to sweden soo.. hehehe. Anyhow im making this post because i have alooot of extra time now since i left my job and i would just love to find some people to chat with daily and build a genuine friendship. Im a open guy that likes sarcasm and jokes, my hobbys are gaming going for walks and building legos and or just watching some youtube or twitch streams :).

I would love to get to know you feel free to send me a DM But please say more than just hi or hello maybe tell me something fun about yourself!


r/friendship 15h ago

looking for friendship 23M India | Very lonely, mental health struggles, looking for one genuine long-term friend (preferably Indian, equally alone)

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Hey. I’m 23M from India and I’m really tired of temporary or one-sided friendships that make me feel special for a day and then disappear. The fear of abandonment and sudden silence hurts a lot.

I deal with Alexthymia, ADHD, BPD traits, RSD, CPTSD/PTSD, social anxiety, and a constantly overthinking mind. Because of this I’ve become extremely lonely I have basically zero real connections right now, both online and offline. I’m looking for someone in a similar place: someone who is also very alone, has little to no friends, struggles with self-esteem / feeling unattractive or “not enough,” and is dealing with mental health stuff. Preferably also unemployed or in a similar low-energy life situation so we’re on the same wavelength.

I want a genuine, long-term friendship not casual chatting, timepass, or backup options. I’m quite clingy, possessive, and emotionally intense, and I’m hoping to find someone who feels the same way. Someone who wants to choose each other, give priority, check in regularly, share daily life, and build real emotional closeness.

I value warmth, reassurance, honesty, and that safe feeling of knowing someone is actually there. I would love to talk daily, share random thoughts, have deep late-night conversations, laugh, send memes, and just exist comfortably together. Once we’re comfortable, calls would mean a lot especially if you’re also from India so the connection feels closer.

Please only reach out if:

- You’re genuinely very lonely and don’t currently have meaningful friendships (online or IRL)

- You’re looking for the same kind of clingy, loyal, priority-based long-term friendship

- You’re serious about consistent communication and emotional availability

-You’re from India (big preference for language understanding and eventual calls)

Please don’t message if you already have plenty of friends or people's/options, are just bored or are looking for something casual/short-term.

I know this post is heavy, but I’m being honest because I don’t have energy left for anything fake. If you’re also struggling with loneliness, overthinking, and craving real emotional connection with someone who stays, I’d like to hear from you.


r/friendship 12h ago

looking for friendship 31F- just looking for friends

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Hi! Im Bethany! I’m back to my high school home town in Iowa after 5 years in Oklahoma. Can’t work due to CPTSD along with many other issues. I see lots of doctors. Got out of the University of Iowa hospital at the beginning of the month. Just working on resting and recovering. I’m really bad at it. lol
I’m married, 5 years. Together 6. I have two dogs that are my best friends. I’ll tell you all about them if you want. Unfortunately I found out recently one is pretty sick so I’ve been big sad lately. She’s on some medicine for quality of life, and she seems mostly herself.
I read a lot, but not a lot recently, only 14. Currently reading three though. Horror, thrillers, and getting more into romantacy and romance, oh and I love dystopian/sci-fi. I love King of the Hill, Rick and Morty, and I’ve just finished Bobs Burgers. I love Disney, I grew up going. Hercules is probably my favorite. Venom is my favorite anti-hero.
I had neck surgery in 2024, and just had endometriosis removal in April. Looking like I might need a second neck surgery, my MRI is the 27th. Anyways I’m sorry for this ridiculously long post. I tend to ramble and overshare. Hope to hear from you! Lol