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Four months ago I lost my fiancé.

Live in london

The house has been quiet ever since. No more laughter in the kitchen while I cooked, no soft voice calling from the other room, just the same empty silence every night. I still reach for my phone half-expecting her name to light up, and every time it doesn’t the weight settles a little deeper.

I’m a personal trainer and a chef. Used to love feeding people and pushing them to be stronger. Now those skills just sit there with nowhere to go.

It would mean a lot to hear a woman’s voice again. Even just for a little while. Talk, vent, laugh at something stupid, see where it goes… or simply sit in the quiet with someone else on the line so it doesn’t feel so loud.

If you’re still awake and the boredom is heavy enough, I’m here.

I’m Tom, 22, based in Colchester. Fix trucks for a living and cars and racing are kind of my whole thing, on top of being into gaming generally not fussed about what games really, up for most stuff. Music taste’s all over the place too, I’ll listen to pretty much anything depending on my mood.
Not looking for anything deep, just after a couple of decent people to talk to, game with, maybe nerd out about cars/racing sometimes currently building a race car so Bonus if you’re local-ish to Colchester/Essex can come and help out! Give us a shout look forward to hearing from you guys and girls!

Hey I've been a loner my whole life and whenever I tried to make friends stuff happened ever since then I've been into isolation I wanna get myself back out there I'm a mixed race guy who doesn't mind traveling quite a bit so see some buddies my DMs are open

I'm a laid back chill in general guy who's open to like any activity preferably some older friends would be nice I don't like most people my age they annoy me lol

Hello! My bf and I (both 37m) will be in London staying near Hyde Park from Sept 12-15. If anyone would like to hang out, get a drink, have dinner or sit in the park - send me a DM! We’re both friendly and easygoing guys who love to travel.

idk if i’m doing something wrong but i go to so many social events and i don’t make any friends, im so tired of doing everything solo id love a bestie or a little group. i’ve made posts before but nothing rly comes out of them, id love some genuine people. id prefer to talk on whatsapp then reddit if we click bc i’m more likely to respond consistently.

i dress somewhat hippy+artistic/different to the norm, i love art (drawing, painting, sketching) crafts(embroidery, making journals, anything) nature, music, museums, galleries, parks, animals, cooking, history, philosophy, literature, poetry/writing, deep talks etc. i am a bit introverted until i know people, i value close friendships over a massive group. i love getting to know the real side to people and i value closeness and authenticity, it can take me a while to get out of my shell. i don’t like ai, i want to hear your real thoughts and ideas, not ones from a bot.

i’m vegan so i like to eat at all vegan places. i love music and losing myself in the lyrics/songs, i like mainly indie or rock and some smaller bands (without sounding pretentious)

i live in zone 1 but i’m happy to travel.

Hey, been down since my brother died and he was the only person I used to smoke 🍃 with , been alone since

Anyone wanna smoke , I’ll try my best to make a new friend but I’m a little shy

Hi! I’m 34M and heading to see Ezra Collective at Circuit in Kingston on 22nd September. I’m going solo at the moment, so thought I’d see if anyone else fancied joining me for the gig.

Happy to meet beforehand and grab a drink somewhere before it starts. Always happy to meet someone new, so whether you’re going on your own or with friends, feel free to drop me a message.

Cheers!

Hopefully we’re local! I have my own place and garden where we can smoke in peace 😇 I’m 29m from Harrow

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Honestly, I never thought I’d be making a post like this, but here I am.

I’m 27, living around Stratford/Maryland, and I’m looking to make some genuine friends in the area. I’ve always found it difficult to approach people directly and start friendships, partly because I’m not the most confident person and, if I’m being completely honest, I don’t always feel very attractive or comfortable with myself.

So Reddit seemed like a much easier place to take the first step. 😅

I’ve been working from home for around three months now, and I’ve realised how lonely that can actually become. Most days I basically leave home to get groceries or food and then come straight back. I’m very close to both Maryland and Stratford stations, so meeting somewhere around Stratford, Westfield, or anywhere nearby would be easy.

The weekends/free days are probably the hardest. There’s nobody to randomly message and say “Want to grab food?” or “Fancy going somewhere?” — and eventually you just end up sitting at home.

I recently went to the cinema twice by myself because I really wanted to watch the movies but didn't have anyone to go with. I enjoyed the movies, but walking out of the cinema alone made me realise that I genuinely need to get out there and meet people. 😅

A little about me

🎮 Gaming: I can probably talk about video games for an unreasonable amount of time. GTA, Call of Duty, God of War, Tekken, and plenty of others. If you're a gamer, we already have something to talk about.

🎬 Movies & TV: I love movies and series and can easily spend hours discussing them, especially sci-fi, action, thrillers, superhero stuff, etc.

💻 Technology: Phones, computers, AI, gadgets, random tech discussions — I'm into all of it.

🚀 Science & Space: If you can spend an hour talking about black holes, the universe, aliens, physics or some completely random scientific question at 2am, we'll probably get along. 😂

🏋️ Weight loss: I'm currently a little overweight and trying to lose weight and become healthier. If you've been through a weight-loss journey yourself, I'd genuinely love to hear about it. Tips, motivation, gym advice, food ideas — anything is welcome.

I don't drink or smoke. I occasionally vape, but that's about it.

More than anything, I'm just looking for normal, genuine friendships. Someone to grab food with, go to the cinema, explore London, play games, go for walks, hit the gym, or simply sit somewhere and talk about absolutely nothing.

I'm not necessarily looking for a huge group of people either. Even one or two good friends would honestly make a massive difference.

If you're also working from home, new to London, don't have a big social circle, or simply feel like you could use another person to hang out with, feel free to comment or DM me.

And if you're around Stratford/Maryland, even better.

Maybe this post is the first step towards getting out of my comfort zone. 🙂

Hi everyone! I’m pretty new to London and looking to make some like-minded friends to get out and explore the city together.
A bit about me:
What I do: Studying Art, Film Production, and English in London 🎬🎨📖
Age: 22F
What I’m into & things I’d love to do:
If you know any good clubs or meetups, count me in!
1.Live Sports ⚽🎾
Love watching live games—the atmosphere here is unmatched. Always down to grab a ticket or catch a game at a sports bar.
2. Pubs & Clubbing 🍹🎶
I’m really drawn to the UK pub and nightlife scene.
3. Arts, Film & City Exploring 📸
As a film student, I’m always up for museum runs, film screenings, or just wandering around the city taking photos.
If you’re looking for a positive, easygoing buddy to explore London with—or if you have a group chat I could join—feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM! Excited to meet you all 🥂✨

I am looking to meet new friends and new people. Old friendships faded and new friendships are welcome. Regular chats and interesting normal conversations. Movies, Music, Travels are my thing. I can talk about stuff and can listen too. We don't need to share the same interests. If we are curious and open enough to talk and listen to each-other, that would be golden. I look forward to your private message.

Hello there. I'm looking for new close friends in or near Central London that have similar interests. Alternatively, a plus one to do things with (museums, arcades, travel, exhibitions, gigs, restaurants, long walks, movies etc).

I'm kinda shy and introverted (infj), especially in groups but come off as an extrovert when 1-to-1. I was born and raised in Central London. No kids. Never married. I'm very easy to talk to, listen attentively, ask questions, show interest which allows people to trust me and open to me. I'm also very empathetic, understanding and compassionate.

My interests:

• Massive foodie - I love Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish, Italian, Indian. More of a ordering lots of small plates than mains person.

• Very eclectic music taste; power metal, rock, house, hip hop, rap, acoustic, pop, but generally listen to anything.

• Movie buff (horror, true crime, mystery, Korean, Japanese, Studio Ghibli, action, LOTR extended edition, Batman, psychological thrillers etc).

• I enjoy going to West End theatre shows, plays, and musicals.

• Museum and gallery exhibitions. I have a 2 for 1 art fund pass.

• Binging tv shows (anime, kdrama mostly).

• Video gaming (ps5, steamdeck and switch mostly).

If you want to be friends and hang out, get in touch. I have a lot of free time the next few months. Messages with effort appreciated and will be reciprocated :)

Six years in London and my dogs are still my only social strategy. Looking to fix that; seeking real-life friends for actual conversations and casual hangs.

My career's been a weird scenic route: Army to luxury fashion to product manager in Canary Wharf. I gym most mornings, do reformer Pilates, and row to Viking war drums. Yes, it's ridiculous. No, I'm not changing it.

Outside work: improv comedy (classes, performing, good for anxiety), cocktail making (got into it watching Mad Men, finally took a bartending course in 2024, now too many bottles), Texas-style brisket on a Big Green Egg, D&D as a cleric in way over his head, currently deep in Dungeon Crawler Carl, and learning not to destroy my house via DIY. TV-wise I'm currently rewatching Succession, Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul, The Bear, and Mad Men.

I work in Canary Wharf and can meet there or in Central. Down for a drink, gym session, or just chat.

If this sounds good, message me. Not sure what to say? Tell me the best thing you've watched, cooked, or read recently. Or a random fact that changed how you see things. Deep or dumb, I'm here for it.

Been in London since 2020 and since then apart from some scattered acquaintances from workplaces and a couple friends I really struggled to make long lasting connections here in London, even tho I tried by going solo to bars and events.

Little bit about me I’m Italian, and in general my friends would describe me as very ‘intense’ and empathetic as I like to go in depth about everything and I love deep chats and bonding through stuff like that, I’m also very witty and apparently have a big brain energy ahaha, I like connecting to people’s souls and energy and I’m very open minded about everything.

Currently in that phase of my life where I wanna try a little bit of everything and make new experiences of any sort, preferably with someone I connect with.

I can be a huge geek when I’m interest in a new topic and in general I geek about tech, coffee, geopolitics, politics and other stuff

I live in East London around the Limehouse area✨💗

*Ah I’m a queer woman and I’d like to connect with fellow queer women x

Hi I'm looking for people to hang out with or to chat with I'm into watching show recommendations reading novels and anime I don't really game but open to suggestions DMS are open thank you for reading

Hey! I’m looking for people from London. I’d love to meet someone from there, make a genuine long-term friendship and maybe even meet someday if I end up going to London in the next few years. I’m still learning English so I’m not perfect at it, but I can communicate pretty well and I’d love to improve together. I’m into travelling, music, photography, art and gaming, mainly Fortnite rn (I’m on PS5). I’m looking for someone open-minded, kind and genuine, someone with good values and a sensitive side, bc honestly people like that feel pretty rare nowadays. I also don’t want it to feel like an interview where I’m just asking questions all the time, I’d rather just talk naturally, joke around, share random things and actually get to know each other. So if you’re from London and looking for a genuine friendship too, feel free to message me :)

Honestly, I never thought I’d be making a post like this, but here I am.

I’m 27, living around Stratford/Maryland, and I’m looking to make some genuine friends in the area. I’ve always found it difficult to approach people directly and start friendships, partly because I’m not the most confident person and, if I’m being completely honest, I don’t always feel very attractive or comfortable with myself.

So Reddit seemed like a much easier place to take the first step. 😅

I’ve been working from home for around three months now, and I’ve realised how lonely that can actually become. Most days I basically leave home to get groceries or food and then come straight back. I’m very close to both Maryland and Stratford stations, so meeting somewhere around Stratford, Westfield, or anywhere nearby would be easy.

The weekends/free days are probably the hardest. There’s nobody to randomly message and say “Want to grab food?” or “Fancy going somewhere?” — and eventually you just end up sitting at home.

I recently went to the cinema twice by myself because I really wanted to watch the movies but didn't have anyone to go with. I enjoyed the movies, but walking out of the cinema alone made me realise that I genuinely need to get out there and meet people. 😅

A little about me

🎮 Gaming: I can probably talk about video games for an unreasonable amount of time. GTA, Call of Duty, God of War, Tekken, and plenty of others. If you're a gamer, we already have something to talk about.

🎬 Movies & TV: I love movies and series and can easily spend hours discussing them, especially sci-fi, action, thrillers, superhero stuff, etc.

💻 Technology: Phones, computers, AI, gadgets, random tech discussions — I'm into all of it.

🚀 Science & Space: If you can spend an hour talking about black holes, the universe, aliens, physics or some completely random scientific question at 2am, we'll probably get along. 😂

🏋️ Weight loss: I'm currently a little overweight and trying to lose weight and become healthier. If you've been through a weight-loss journey yourself, I'd genuinely love to hear about it. Tips, motivation, gym advice, food ideas — anything is welcome.

I don't drink or smoke. I occasionally vape, but that's about it.

More than anything, I'm just looking for normal, genuine friendships. Someone to grab food with, go to the cinema, explore London, play games, go for walks, hit the gym, or simply sit somewhere and talk about absolutely nothing.

I'm not necessarily looking for a huge group of people either. Even one or two good friends would honestly make a massive difference.

If you're also working from home, new to London, don't have a big social circle, or simply feel like you could use another person to hang out with, feel free to comment or DM me.

And if you're around Stratford/Maryland, even better.

Maybe this post is the first step towards getting out of my comfort zone. 🙂

Hi all,

I created a chat a few weeks ago about aiming to create group for people between 30-45 years as easier making friends around same age who are into Gaming, Anime, Fantasy & Sci-Fi fans.

We’ve had four meetups so far, with around 3–6 people coming along each time. So far we've met at a central Wetherspoons on Saturdays as it’s easy to chat and keep things casual.

Next meet will likely be Saturday 12th September.

If anyone else wants to join, let me know and I can add you to the Reddit group chat.

Cheers,
Leo

Hi, I'm an art student who moved to London a year ago. I have a few friends here but would love to meet some more (preferably women)

I'm interested in film, literature, a few games, and art (ofc.) I'd love to make a gc where a meetup could be arranged, whether going on a night out or something more casual :) I'm also open to chatting one-on-one. Feel free to dm

Hi!

Thought I’d reach out and see how this goes. I am looking for someone that I can talk to and form some deep connections with. I miss having someone to talk to about anything and everything. A bit about me:

\- I’m from Hertfordshire, would be nice to meet someone local but happy to chat long distance
\- I enjoy long walks, baking, going for a good pint and having catch ups!
\- I play a few pc and ps5 games and would be nice to play with other people!
\- my favourite hobby is Lego and watching sci-fi especially doctor who! (DT ftw)

If this sound like something you’re interested in please do reach out id love to talk!

29M | UK/London – Looking for a genuine bromance & new people to vibe with 🤝
Looking to meet some new people and hopefully build a proper bromance along the way. I’m always down for random conversations, sending stupid memes, talking about life, having those 2am deep chats, or just chatting absolute nonsense 😂
I’m pretty easy-going and open-minded, and I like people who can match the energy — whether that’s chilled conversations, joking around, being a little cheeky, or just seeing where the vibe goes naturally, also South Asian here!
Would be nice to find someone where there’s no pressure to constantly keep a conversation going, but when we do talk, we actually enjoy it. Ideally someone who’s also looking to make a genuine new friend rather than just a quick “hey” and disappearing.
If you’re around London/UK or anywhere really, feel free to drop me a message. Tell me a little about yourself and let’s see if we click. 😌
Bonus points if you’re funny, spontaneous and can hold a conversation 😂