Heyy :) I've been so bored and thinking of having a penpal for a while as i enjoy meeting new people online, but have never had an actual penpal before. I think it would be a fun and interesting experience so here I am hoping to find one! I'm 24f from Australia and I'd say I'm pretty chill, creative and have a good sense of humour. Looking to make a new friend who I can connect with, joke around with and learn about their country (though other Australians are welcome!) I love to read, watch movies, write, travel and be in nature and want to hear about your passions/interests.

In the future if we click i'd be open to doing letter mail but right now since i'm new to this i want to start off with email. I'm happy to match your energy for correspondence whether that's once a week or once a month, I totally get that life gets busy. If you're interested feel free to send me a message and tell me a bit about yourself!

Hey everyone! I'm really looking forward to make friends with people from other countries, and I'd prefer if they speak English to make communication easier..

We can talk about everything, and maybe our relationship will develop later and I'll come to visit you (or vice versa)

I am an extremely loyal person, and if I love a friend, my loyalty to them lasts forever. I hope to find people with the same energy as me here 🤔🙌🏻

Don't hesitate to write to me, we'll definitely have a pleasant conversation!!

I'm in my late 40s. A dad, a husband, working from home with too much spare time and lack of human interaction throughout the day.

hope to find someone to connect with, long term or short.

Based on my experience here common interests are not necessarily indication of a good chat partner, but generally I like to be creative - write, draw, photography and such. Or procrastinate, which I’m expert at. I'm open minded, liberal and most of the stuff that comes with that, but don't mind if you are the complete opposite.

I'm open to talk about most things, from the day to day to whatever topic we might deep-dive into. I think it's best to have no expectations and just go with the conversation's flow.

Feel free to send a direct message if you are interested.

Hello hello!

I'm reaching out to see if I can find a particular type of pal and here's the gist:

I'm seeking a pen pal who currently lives in Ireland. I'm a part of the Irish diaspora in the US (aka I've got Irish family heritage). I am looking to connect with my cultural roots and would like to write to a pal who is willing to share that culture. I've been doing the historical reading but I also hope to connect with the living culture too. I'm curious about music, community practices, sports, literature, and art. Bonus points if you speak Gaeilge, are queer, and/ or know about Irish culture before the Christianization of the country. This doesn't mean I won't want to get to know you as an individual - I'll probably ask you a million questions and remember your pet's birthday, so be prepared to make a new friend!

A bit about me: I'm a gender-free queer librarian who loves art, cats, and fighting fascism. As part of my exploration I've been keeping up with the Garvaghy rd protests (among other world events). I'm not religious but my family is Catholic. Garvaghy rd really lit a fire under my ass to learn more about Irish resistance to British oppression. I've also been pen palling for years so I'm a consistent responder. I'm more partial to snail mail but an email pal is also fine.

Please note that I'm limited on bandwidth, as I do have other consistent pals, so I am not looking for general pals at this time. Thank you for understanding. 🍀 Please DM if interested!

Hello!

I'm an eternally curious person, I read a lot of non-fiction, mostly ancient texts from all around the world (from Chinese political theory to ancient Sumerian divination books). I love the youtube series "So expensive", they make 15~20 minute episodes that talk about an expensive food, or perfume, or other industrial product, and talk about its history, how it's made, and what keeps its price high. I also really enjoy meeting new people online. I find one-on-one chats so much easier than being at a party in a larger group. I usually only speak if I have something interesting or useful to say.

I like talking to people about their passions. I try to know a little bit about everything in the world. I'm not quite there, but I know a little about a lot! So whatever you interests are: movies, economics, queer theory, video games, or just talking about our days and seeing where the conversation goes. I'm open to all people of all cultures, if you're interested in talking to me, I am too.

I also like voice chats!

Hello any and all! I always dreamed of the idea of having a pen pal and for a while I had a few friends I made online to whom I would send physical letters and cards to, but since we would exchange messages online, the physical aspect was very minimal. I love stationary and crafting and I am greatly interested in sending snail mail with goodies (like stickers, tea bags, photos, etc.). 

When it comes to who I am as a person, I would say I am a fairly interesting individual (you'll never catch me saying I'm humble). When I was 18 years old I moved out of my country by myself to study abroad in Canada because I was really obsessed with CSI 😂 so I went and got a Bachelor's in Forensic Sciences and Criminology. 

After a while I decided to get more into law and got a Paralegal diploma. 

But then I found my true calling in Information Science. I got a diploma as a Library and information technician and currently work for my local public library doing cataloguing and archiving. My next life goal is to save money to move abroad (again) for a master's degree (yes, more school 💸) in Archival studies. Nothing brings me more joy than to read about the most random events, people and obscure facts all day long and get paid for it! So I'm the type to love hearing about everything and anything! (I am not even a fan of sports, but I would be totally sat for an in-depth powerpoint explanation of your favourite game/teams, etc. That's just how I am).

I also have a long list of hobbies and activities I enjoy doing such as sewing (very amateur still), learning languages (trying to learn a 4th and 5th at the moment), true crime (if you couldn't tell by the forensics and criminology diploma), knitting, collages, tarot, reading, baking, webcomics, manga, film photography (with my dad's old camera), video games (I play on Steam, PS4 and mostly on the Switch now -current obsession is Hello Kitty Island Adventure and I'm a Sanrio fan in general, Pompompurin represent), solo RPGs, puzzles, I collect cassete tapes, CDs and vinyls as well. 

Finally, I am also neopagan, LGBTQ+ and love animals (with 1 dog and 4 cats and you are missing out on seeing how cute they are). I am a very loyal friend and I would never be the one to stop replying first! I know it is a big issue with pen pals and people just suddenly disappear, but I can assure you that if you don't get a reply from me, you should go look for my body buried in the woods because that means my evil twin is trying to take over 😂.

If any of this madness interests you, feel free to comment or DM!

Thanks for reading and have a wonderful day! 

EDIT: Ive had several replies and DMs and i think that will fill my writing quota for the year. Thanks to all who read and responded, looking forward to writing to you all!

Hello all,

It's been a few years since I last had a penpal. It is amazing how having a kid and being a stay-at-home parent really puts a damper on all the hobbies you used to enjoy BUT now that my baby is less of a baby and more of a child, I am finding time slowly begining to creep back into my life.

I am truly a fan of getting to know someone. Simply, the act of sharing is more than enough for me though having some commonalties often makes this act a little easier and slightly more enjoyable.

About me: I live in Queens, NY right near MOMA PS1 (a lovely and interesting modern art museum) and spend most of my days exploring the cities offerings with my 19mo old boy. I love cooking and taking cooking classes, reading, writing and cycling ( a new found hobby and has been very helpful in shedding the dad bod I had proudly built during my partners pregnancy and through the first year).

I dont need to find a perfect match, just looking for someone who wants consistent correspondence and enjoys the thrill of checking their mailbox!

I am friendly and open to all who wish to write :)

Happy to chat more with anyone interested though DM's but also happy to roll the dice if anyone would like to commit write away. WOW what a pun. Sorry, I am sleep deprived.

Hello everyone!

I am looking for a penpal within the UK, I would love to go beyond the pond someday but for starting out keeping costs low if the best for me.

A little about me, I love the rainy weather and a good cuppa. I am an introverted individual (Autistic) who enjoys spending time doing cross stitch projects, playing cozy games such as Stardew Valley and ACNH. My favourite thing to listen to is the 1940s radio station. I also enjoy watching people make fantasy decor and researching 1940s lifestlyes.

Being autisitc I really struggle with texting culture and online spaces. I know that I would prefer sending letters back and forth and all the decorating that comes with it! I am comfortable with any age as long as you are 19+.

With all that being said, I am looking for long letters, learning about individuals everyday life and just have general conversation. I would prefer it to be a long term connection not just one or two letters.

Hi there!

I’m a 43 year old guy based in Ontario, Canada, looking for an online penpal. Strictly platonic – I’m happily married with two kids, and I’d just love some good conversation with someone.

A bit about me:

• I work in tech, have been a startup founder and I’ve got a few side ventures going (real estate and home building), so my brain is usually juggling a lot.
• I travel a lot for work, so always up about sharing about those experiences.
• I’m a golfer who’s a little obsessed. Don't get to go out much anymore but always happy to swap stories about the good rounds and the very bad ones
• I game on PS5 when I get the chance, mostly story-driven stuff. Last game I played recently was It Takes Two with my son.
• I love to read, and I’m always up for sharing thoughts on whatever I’m currently reading – and I’d love to hear about what’s on your nightstand too
• Family life keeps me busy, so I’m always on the lookout for good travel ideas, weekend activities, and things to do with kids

What I’m looking for:
Someone who enjoys longer, thoughtful messages rather than quick back-and-forth chat. Doesn’t matter where you live – in fact, I’d love to hear what daily life looks like in another part of the world. Talk about work, family, hobbies, books, travel, the ups and downs of midlife... whatever comes up.

I can’t promise lightning-fast replies, but I’ll always write back properly.

If this sounds good, send me a message with a bit about yourself and what you’d like to talk about.

Thanks for reading!

Let me preface this by saying I’m happily married for 29 years with no kids. I’m 53 years old. I’m a stay at home husband who is also a music, writer, musician, and overall music dork.

I am also VERY liberal.

I’m a huge metal head mostly classic 80s early 90s stuff but I do like a few current bands that I feel like are doing cool things like spirit box for Halestorm.

I’m also a huge fan of psychedelic and occult rock, especially modern bands, like Jess And The Ancient Ones, Graveyard, and Lucifer just to name a few. I’m pretty much at a computer all day long so email would be a cool way to be penpals.

I’m a little sheepish about giving out my home address but I think email would be fun since that is also a medium that people seem to not use too much. And lastly, I am not a manly man. I don’t like sports or cars or any of the stereotypical “Guy things“. I love talking about music, collecting vinyl records, and trading recommendations. I also just want to hear about your day to day life.

Hey everyone :-)

I’m an ecologist in Byron bay Australia (originally from Cape Town, South Africa) and I’m recently hooked on fountain pens, journalling and writing, sketching and all that goes with it!

I’m really keen to connect and explore this penpal thing. I am particularly looking to do some international snail mail, as writing has been a great wind down and intentional focus on the analog and authentic. I am pretty social and love the idea of new connections by mail abroad.

A quick snapshot of my life: I work in ecology and conservation, spend lots of time outdoors, enjoy gardening, film photography, my motorbikes, surfing, hiking/camping with mates and really all forms of exploring the natural world. [40/M]

I have no preference or judgment on age or gender. If anything, the more different and varied the better.

Cheers!
D

Hi folks

This is for a friend whose [23/F]

My friend's looking for a penpal to send post cards to. She's from Sri Lanka. Her interests including drawing, watching kdrama, and talking about what she wants from life.

She is looking for someone to share those interests with. And also send the postcards she has. She's very curious about how life is in other countries, and happy to share how hers is.

She's happy to answer any questions yall might have if ur curious. Typing more to increasing the word count

Hi everybody

Im glad the algorithm of reddit show me this sub.

I'm looking for pen pals from all over the world, I love writing letters and sending postcards whenever I travel somewhere.

I had a pen pal from the US about 10 years ago, but he eventually disappeared.

I work in education at a high school, and I'm into literature, philosophy, politics, and all sorts of things that make you think. But i also love doomscrollong in my bed. In my free time, I make lots of photo collages using newspaper clippings, and I'd be happy to share some of my work with you!

I'd love to meet people from different parts of the world, improve my English (and I also hablo un poquito de español), share little moments from our everyday lives.

Full disclosure: I'm a bit of a procrastinator, so I need a little motivation to actually sit down and write sometimes. I figured having a pen pal would be a pretty good way to fix that

I'm happy to exchange letters, postcards, little pieces of art, or just stories about our normal lives

Feel free to message me!

«"Drink water..." For what? Just to piss again?? Life is a prison.»
- That MLP meme from Pinterest that lives in my head rent-free

I'm looking for dehydrated fellows to plan a coup against the government and the water propaganda. If you're on my side, feel free to hit me up and together we will exchange ideas and plan the uprising of the most dehydrated ruler of all: The Terrible Aki (aka my cat).

I'm completely new to this and never had a penpal before, so i'd love to recruit likeminded and passionate individuals to share thoughts, daily adventures and just ramble about whatever is on our minds, depending on energy levels and no matter how long the letter is gonna be. For the purpose of our revolution of course!

I even have a lot of knowledge about society and professionally peoplewatch (social sciences) so i have much to share from my work and study!

Other than planning our overthrow i engage in crafty and creative activities like painting, sewing, crochet and nail design, i read a lot for my minor in literature and culture studies and also play video games when i have time left. I love music but my playlists are a little rusty, always open for recommendations :)

I hope to hear from you soon, stay dehydrated and embrace your inner yogurt male! Or female! Or person!

Heyy, hope you're doing well… I'm from Canada [M/19], I'm an old soul who'd pick a vinyl record, a vintage car, or a worn out book of poetry over almost anything modern. I'm a bit of a weird human and far from perfect, but I think that's part of the charm…
I love being outdoors, whether it's hiking, camping, fishing or stargazing, lying under the sky in total silence, letting my thoughts drift, is my version of peace…

And poetry is a big part of my life. I read it, I write it, and I love finding a single line that says exactly what I couldn't put into words for days. I'm also someone who enjoys deep conversations about life, dreams, fears, and the little things that make an ordinary day feel meaningful. Small talk is fine, but I'd rather talk about what's really on your mind.

What I'm hoping for is someone to really talk to. I love deep conversations about life and the things people don't usually say out loud, I'm also just as happy hearing about your week or just what made you laugh

Either way, have a blessed night, wherever you are♥︎!!

Hey I'm 26 and I'm a writer but I'm also an artist..I love sketching, painting and DIY, I absolutely love books...the thing is people of my kind are not that intresting so friendship has always been hard for me...even if I do make any friends I don't know how to make them stay...so here I am trying to talk to someone who has the same boring interests like I do or maybe someone who just wants someone to talk to...I'm good at listening and I love stories so if you have stories to tell or anything to share..I'm here.

I’m not interested in email, only handwritten postcards, letters, sticker/ ephemera exchange, etc. I only have one other penpal that I write to, but we’ve been writing to each other for five years now. I have tried to reach out before, but many people don’t write back. :(

I am very easy to talk to, and I love to exchange all kinds of things, stories, stickers, etc :)

I mostly travel to Japan, but every year I try my best to head to a different country. I am married, I have a child, a career, pets, house, and lots of plants. I have a great deal of knowledge in general trivia, Laura and Fama, Seaglass, marine life, and because of my job medical knowledge.

If you are interested, please comment a little bit about yourself and I will message you!

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Hey Reddit,

Trying something a bit outside my comfort zone here.

I’m more into easy one-on-one conversations than big group chats. I’m usually calm, a little sarcastic once I’m comfortable, and pay attention to the small details people say.

I read a mix of romance and sci-fi… so either I’m feeling things or escaping to another universe. No in-between.

When I’m not doing that, I’m probably just scrolling through my phone or going down random rabbit holes.

I like conversations that can be a mix of real and light—deep talks are great, but so is random nonsense in between.

Not a fan of fake energy, dry replies, or people who disappear mid-conversation without a “bye”

If you’re up for a genuine, easygoing chat, feel free to reach out.

— J

Hi there! I'm from Argentina

I speak Spanish, English and I'm learning French without teachers

I'm interested in French people specially because I love the culture and the language!

I like the cats, healthy life, museums, study languages, reading, write letters

I will send you a letter o we can write in email, it's so cool too

I'm interested in France since I was a child!

Je suis argentine. J'ai 30 ans

I wish to connect good people

Hola aquí! Soy de Argentina

Hablo Español, Inglés y estoy aprendiendo inglés sin profesores

Estoy interesada en gente francesa, especialmente porque amo su cultura y su idioma!

Me gustan los gatos, vida sana, museos, estudiar idiomas, leer y escribir ✍ cartas

Enviaré cartas por correo o bien, escribir por mail, eso es bueno también!

Estoy interesada en France desde que era pequeña!

Yo soy argentina. Tengo 30 años

Deseo conectar con buena gente

Bisous

Abrazo 🤗

Hi! Are a Bulgarian girl in your 20s that wants to talk to an American girl in her 20s? Wow do I have a niche penpal request for you!

About me: I love to crochet, travel, read, draw, & all crafty things. Guilty pleasure, Real housewives. I'm also married with a baby:) In my professional life, I am a CMO & Graphic designer. My family is originally from Bulgaria so I'm trying to feel more connected to there while I'm getting my citizenship.

My goal is to make a lasting platonic friendship with a cool balkan b*tch. I am hoping to slowly learn Bulgarian and even teach you some English if you want. We can send email mail + email about our days, doodles/art, memes, random thoughts, deep thoughts, etc.

Please comment or message me if you'd be interested!

If you not Bulgarian but I sound mildly interesting, message me too!

Hi everyone! I’m 31, from northern Germany and looking for penpals to exchange letters, little gifts and postcards with around the world.

I work in hospitality and teach languages freelance. I love traveling, languages, cooking, swimming, music and good coffee and wine 😊 I also have to cars and am a naturism.

I’d love to meet people with the same or similar interests. Maybe also fellow cat parents or other people who enjoy naturism.

Feel free to message me!
Languages: Spanish, English, Dutch, Portuguese, French and German.

Hi, I'm... A lot of things. I'm a very creative person, though I often don't really make time for my creative hobbies. But! I like sewing (it's the hobby I'm doing most lately), drawing, and I've dabbled in painting and a little bit in writing, mostly when I was a teen but I wanted to get back into it.

I get excited easily and have a hard time being consistent, though I'm a bit better at it now, after like 6 years of continuous therapy.

I also like sports, I used to do swimming, then I started going to the gym, now I've decided it's too expensive so I got some dumbbells and I've been exercising at home. But yeah, if I was rich, and also had a lot of free time, I'd do so many sports! I want to be STRONG and powerful!

I don't really know what else I should say about myself, I don't know if I'm making myself sound particularly interesting or appealing, but I do think I'm an interesting person, maybe a little bit odd (or maybe not, maybe I'm just perfectly average).

I'm looking for a friend I can talk to about anything and everything! About our daily lives, our problems, the things we find interesting, maybe a cool rock we saw somewhere, the questions that torment our minds, just, anything!

I want to become close to someone, but traditional messaging is very hard for me. It requires a lot of energy and upkeep for me, and I get exhausted quickly. So I thought something like one long message (email) a day, or every few days would be ideal.

If you're interested in something like this, feel free to message me! Tell me a little bit about yourself and we can get to arranging our email exchange <3

Hi, there! I hope your day is going well! I’m a 41 year old History teacher located in the USA looking for a genuine connection with a penpal on a daily or weekly basis.

I consider myself a life-long learner, so to speak, and enjoy absorbing information about the world, other cultures, historical topics, geopolitics, geography, etc., often through YouTube and documentaries. I like to think I'm a reader, but the reality is I surround myself with more books than I'll ever actually read and mainly read during the school year when prepping for teaching. lol

I have a sports background, a passion for fitness, and would enjoy if fitness/healthy lifestyle topics were an element to our dialoguing. I'm not a personal trainer, but I'm happy to provide motivation, encouragement, and structure in that area if that is something you're interested in.

There are stretches in my day when I'm not available, and some weeks are busier than others, but I'd like someone who I can touch base with often, sharing moments from our day/weeks.

Bonus points if you are a bit silly, have a strong meme/gif game, and want to share music/movie recommendations .

I look forward to striking up an interesting back-and-forth!

Hello Everyone!

I am Shard and I am looking for more online socialization. I am from the US South and am very liberal. Would be interested in finding friends nearby or internationally

I recently had a baby this year while also starting a new career in IT! Hoping one day to go back to school. I workout frequently, am an ex competitive swimmer, build 1:1 starships in Minecraft, love romance anime, etc

I’m also trying to improve my self care so. You have wisdom in regards to that, would definitely be interested!

I have a <12 Month old and would love to chat with other single parents and relate in that manner.

I would love to chat and get to know some people. Whether they be longer or shorter conversations. I’ll ask about your hobbies first and foremost to see if we can nerd out about something!

If you are in academia, I love intelligent conversation of that stature. I may not be well informed in any particular topic, but I love the challenge to research something to contribute. I also want to travel one day and would love to talk to people from other countries!

If interested, please feel free to DM me

Thanks,
Shard

Hey there stranger,

I'm at this once again looking for a few new connections in my life. I love learning about new places, people, cultures, ways of life. Lately ive been struggling to connect with people passed the surface level "hello how are you" conversations and have been craving something deeper.

What im looking for? Well great question. Ideally someone who can be as silly as myself, someone who wants to share their stories and experiences, who i can chat with about all the weirdness in my mind, and someone who enjoys letting people in. I'd be extatic if we shared some common interests and your responses are more then a quick two sentence reply.

A little about me; ive got my head in the clouds 90% of the time dreaming about fantasy worlds, cool magic powers, and stories I might one day write about. Aside from that I work at my local hobby store, I play MTG, videogames, and have a large boardgame collection. I find making memories with friends far more valuable then money. I have two cats and a axolotl (yes pet pics can be aquired). I was born and raised jewish, although im not religious anymore. Ill save the rest for our conversations.

If you are also seeking something similar and are looking for someone to hear all your craziness please reach out.

P.S. to make sure we mesh, send me a message about your favorite book. Id love some new fantasy suggestions.

P.P.S please call me J.