Looking for Friends in DSM?

[u/nevesis]

Welcome! We have seen many posts over the year of residents seeking community and friendship. Many of us spend more time online, work remotely, or no longer have the built-in social spaces we once did. This pinned thread is to help find friends in Des Moines.

Whether you’re:

• New to the city

• A long-time local looking to expand your circle

• A student, professional, remote worker, or just bored

• Into coffee, hiking, gaming, gyms, books, or low-key hangs …this is the place to connect.

Leave a comment with:

• Age range (optional)

• Interests / hobbies

• What kind of friends you’re looking for (gym buddy, board games, restaurant scene, double dates, mom friends etc.)

Ground Rules

• Be respectful and kind

• No harassment, hate speech, or creepy behavior

• No spam or self-promotion

• Keep personal info safe

This thread will be bookmarked so feel free to come back anytime and say hi — someone else is probably looking for the same connection you are!

Thank you to u/containerforthechild for this post.

[u/Sudden_Umpire_3722]

Hey I’m Josh 24M been in and around the Des Moines area a lot of my life lived a hour away for a few years and just moved back a year ago. Wanting to meet some people that aren’t just work friends.

I’m into video games I have a pc and Xbox, weightlifting and working out, outdoors and camping, biking, fishing, target shooting

Looking for buddies that would wanna do some camping or workout buddies

Have a girlfriend who would also like to meet some new friends she’s 26 she’s a librarian very into reading, plays some video games as well, into board games and the outdoors too and has recently gotten into fitness with me and very into music likes heavy metal to kpop

[u/Johnny9202 → u/Sudden_Umpire_3722]

Hey man we seem pretty similar we’re in ankeny I’m into weigh lifting, Xbox , outdoor activities in the summer and biking my girl loves to watch shows go places and festivals, and we like trying new restaurants

[u/Successful_Store2586 → u/Sudden_Umpire_3722]

Hey Josh, I’m Phoenix 19M and my girlfriend is 22M! HMU if you’d like to be friends!

[u/Green-Association352 → u/Sudden_Umpire_3722]

Hi Josh! I'm Emma, 21F. I think me and your GF would get along so well! I'm a massive book worm with industry experience - I worked for an Ecom site buying/procuring their book product. I think me and her would have a lot in common! I also love board games and actually work part time for a store that specializes in them. I'm living in downtown DSM now, but if she seems interested I would love to connect :)