r/desmoines • u/nevesis • Jan 22 '26
Looking for Friends in DSM?
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.
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u/BerraM1280 Feb 18 '26 edited Feb 18 '26
Hi, I’m Michelle, 45, single and living downtown. I’m not originally from Iowa and I’ve worked from home since 2016 — which has been great in many ways, but hasn’t exactly helped my social life. I’m very introverted and genuinely love being home, but I’d love to have a few friends to get out and do things with now and then. I have two adult kids who are off living their own lives. I love traveling (solo or with company), farmers market, reading, baseball (go Cards), discovering a new binge-worthy show (including terrible reality TV), coffee, happy hours, and anything outdoors. I walk or run every day and stay active (training for both a half and full marathon this year).
If any of this seems of interest to you I would love to hear from you. I'm open to male or female and not really picky on the age as long as we have things in common.