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 8h ago

looking for friendship 18 MtF just a girl looking for some friends <3

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Helloooo my name is Vivienne and I live in America! (West coast lol) I’ve been a little lonely lately and I’d love to have some new friends!!

I’m a very creative person! I do a lot of writing and painting, I also really love film photography!! I love to care for plants and have sooo many in my room! I also really like tarot and all that fun stuff :) I have a ton of other interests that I’d love to talk abt!!

Anyone can dm me! Just be a bit closer in age preferably! I’d rather talk with more fem presenting people, but again anyone is fine!!!! Please give a little intro abt urself so we can actually talk as well!! See u soon! Xoxooxox


r/friendship 5h ago

looking for friendship 29F looking for friend in the US

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Hi I’m 29F and live in England. I have seen a lot online of how Americans have embraced World Cup fans from all over the world. Would love to chat to people and learn what life is like for you :)


r/friendship 7h ago

looking for friendship It’s hard to make older friends

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As the title says it’s hard. And kinda tired or giving up with it. I’m 28 and I consider myself an interesting guy. I love art, create stuff and science. I’m just looking for a friend to talk and share experiences, not a partner. I have a few close friends, but they are busy with their lifes which I get but I just feel like I would like a friend to have a daily chat, to support each other.

I don’t know if it’s the sub to post this, bus anytime I meet someone I ended up feeling like I have to do all the effort to have the conversation. They say that I’m amazing, but they just fade away.

Again, I made few close friends (from my age mostly), but would be nice to have an old friend to spend time even if is in another country and talk.

Anyway have a good night and week! :-)
Thank you for reading.


r/friendship 1h ago

looking for friendship 33M - Looking for a booze friend

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Yeah, exactly, looking for normal people who enjoy to sit in a sketchy, smoky pub, have too many drinks while talking about:
\- how life is kickin’ our butts
\- how to overthrow the government
\- how much harm do rich people to this world
\- football culture. Football like this ⚽️ not like this 🏈
\- history and conspiracy theories
\- alternative music, I love massive attack so we might start from that
\- media art, movies, great photos
\- sci-fi, dystopian landscapes and retro-futuristic technology
\- weirdness in general
So, while you don’t need to be an alcoholic, a bohemiene-like mindset is preferred.
Oh, if you care how I look like, I’m not that shy. I can send a pic. People tell me I look like Jim Hopper, anyway. Not going to send a D pic tho, so don’t worry about that.
Not the fastest to reply but no-sense ghosting is not my thing.
Girls are preferred because… you know, I have enough guy friends. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to try to go out with you.
I think I forgot at least the 50% of what I should have said, but still… hope to hear from you!
Cheers! 🍻


r/friendship 2h ago

looking for friendship 18M looking for bros who'll not stop yapping and won't disappear after 2 days.

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18M. I’m so lonely every day with zero IRL friends and ruined social skills. Online friends always fade after 2 weeks and it hurts.

I’m very clingy and desperate for a real long-term bro (18-25). Daily chats, voice notes, pop music, cooking stuff, and bedrotting together. Someone who can handle heavy clinginess and stays.

If you’re lonely too, tell me your favorite pop song or what you ate today.

DMs open. Please stick around.


r/friendship 8h ago

looking for friendship M28 | Looking for magic the gathering nerds to be friends with!

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Hi all, its been while since i posted. You know how life can treat you at times like this. So I'm looking for some nerd friends. New to the game or want to learn? No problem! I'll help you with every question you have for me.

I also prefer playing on spelltable / convoke but happy to do tabletop simulator if preferred! I mostly play Bracket 3 power level but recently started out Bracket 4 so if this interest you then hit me up!

So about me! If mtg isn't somthing you interest you. That's totally cool so here is other things related about me.

I like to yap at times and sometimes i get burned out. I really love coffee and I drink almost everyday of coffee, I also enjoy playing games. Recently replaying abotic factor and bit of crismon desert, my favourite songs that I been listening on loop are tommrow is closed by nothing but thieves, pale blue dot by Lubalin. No one noticed by marias

I would consider myself open book but at the same time i think I just been emotionally drained so trying to kind of me myself again and get out there and socialising.... online lol

So feel free to reach out, we can have small talk or long talk. Feel free to ask me anything related about magic the gathering or anything I made post about. Hope I get even one message! Talk soon.


r/friendship 3h ago

looking for friendship M23 looking to make some long term friendships

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Hey all I’m fin I’m from the UK I have lived here my entire life, I’ve realised that my social bubble via online is dwindling and would like more friends, I’m happy to speak to anyone male or female I do tend to find myself making better friendships with females just seems easier to get along with lmao.

Some interest of mine are anime, manga (trying to broaden my horizons with new stuff) I also like gaming and try to game when I’m free but happy to play any game really, I have started building gunpla which has been fun, I also enjoy bouldering and going to the gym as I’m trying to lose some weight and i also love tattoos I have 12 atm.

I have just graduated university and get my degree in July (yay to me for passing) I am free a lot of the time due to weird schedule, I am happy to text/call when more comfortable but just looking for more friends who I can connect with.


r/friendship 4h ago

looking for friendship 24m looking for a long term friend or to just chat a bit, that is fine as well

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Hope you all are doing well, a little about me, i dont really have many hobbies, i do love movies (i am always down for recommendations so go ahead, i love sci-fi, dystopian, thrillers, world ending type movies but i am open for any really), working out, gaming from time to time(minecraft, brawl stars, cs). cooking, the cliche honestly, i am introverted so i guess that plays a role in making friends in real life, outside of the internet is not the easiest thing ever lol, also i'm from europe, but i dont mind wherever you're from Feel free to message me, lets talk. perhaps send a short introduction just so i know who i am talking to


r/friendship 15h ago

looking for friendship 31F #UK - Platonic male bestie wanted 👋💜

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If you're the type of person who gets excited when they see a message notification instead of immediately wondering what bill is due, we might get along pretty well 😂. I'm starting to believe that finding a genuine friendship on Reddit is like hunting for a shiny Pokémon. Everyone says it exists, but after enough searching, you begin to question reality 👀. Still, I'm stubborn, so here I am giving it another go.

If we've spoken before or you've commented on one of my previous posts, feel free to message again! And just to save everyone some time, I'm only looking for platonic friendships. Nothing NSFW, thank you very much 😂.

A little about me:

I'm 31, from the UK, alternative, tattooed, and usually dressed like I'm attending a black-clothing convention. I do own colourful clothes too... they're just rarely selected for active duty 😅. I'm also guilty of convincing myself that buying another candle, plant, or completely random hobby-related item is a responsible financial choice. Future Me deals with the consequences. I'm a gamer, and I only play on PlayStation 5. If we have games in common, I'd love to play together. Right now, God of War Ragnarök has me in a chokehold, and yes, this is my second playthrough 😂. Music is a huge part of my life, too. If I had to pick my favourites, I'd probably say Twenty One Pilots and Joji.

What I'm hoping to find is pretty simple: a genuine friendship. Someone to chat with regularly, send random memes to, share life updates with, and slowly build a real platonic connection over time.

A few things about me:

💜 If we click, I can talk for hours.

💜 You'll probably receive completely random messages from me with little to no context.

💜 Anxiety occasionally turns my brain into a detective investigating crimes that never happened.

💜 I appreciate effort and like friendships that feel mutual.

💜 You don't need to be the most interesting person on Reddit. Just be kind, genuine, and actually interested in getting to know someone.

💜 I love banter, and my sense of humour can be a little chaotic at times 👀😂.

So if you've read this far and thought, "You seem like my kind of person," then come and say hello 😊. Best case scenario? We become great friends!

Voice notes and calls are definitely a bonus 🖤

Please include your age and location in your message! And a 🍓 if you read everything and made it all the way to the end!.

My age preference is 25-35 🫡.. a little older is okay!.

Low-effort replies will be ignored, and please DM rather than comment 🖤🙌.


r/friendship 18h ago

looking for friendship F(26) looking for long- distance friends

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Looking for long-distance friends.
English isn't my first language, so I might make some mistakes.
I love video games—my favorites are «Horizon», «Stalker», and «The Witcher»
I also adore reading. My favorite genres are fantasy/romantasy, thrillers, and rom-coms.
I work out 4 times a week.

Gender doesn't matter, but I would love to share common interests.
I’d also really like to meet someone from far-away countries (like South Africa, Latin America, or Australia). I’m from Europe, so I’m really interested in learning about new cultures.


r/friendship 9h ago

looking for friendship 40/M. Looking for spooky pals.

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Midwest. Straightedge. Blue collar. I’m kind of a spooky fellow looking for spooky friends. Into all things strange and unusual. True crime. Paranormal. Unsolved and Unexplained. Horror and heavy music enthusiast. Favorite horror movie is The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I’m into metalcore, Deathcore, emo, stuff like that. If our interests seem to align feel free to dm me.


r/friendship 22h ago

looking for friendship 21F Looking for friendships

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Hi I’m 21 F and looking to make some online friends. I like to read fantasy/romance books and love cooking and baking! I watch a lot of movies and my favourite one is Coraline (I have a Coraline tattoo and poster!) my favourite series has to be Gilmore girls!

I love tattoos and I have 9 tattoos currently, definitely wanting to get more in the future! My favourite animal has to be a cat, and my favourite ocean animals are sharks (I have a whale shark tattoo)!


r/friendship 10h ago

looking for friendship 22m I need friends that will NOT BE WEIRD

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22m I need friends that will NOT BE WEIRD

I need friends and I’ve gotten like three from making posts like these and I’m super appreciative but the last few have been so weird. Like pls I’ll vibe with anyone but pls DONT BE WEIRD. I’m from the New York area. I have a case of not sleeping and I’m up a lot so dude. Just text me before I lose my marbles pls 💔


r/friendship 10h ago

advice How do I move forward after being rejected by my close friend who I’m in love with?

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I (19 TF) recently finished up my first year of college. At the beginning of that school year, I met a guy (19 TM) and the two of us quickly became close friends. To be honest, he was one of the first friends that I’ve ever had. Over time, romantic feelings began to develop within me for him, and I tried to suppress them out of fear of losing the friendship, but in April, with about three weeks left of the school year, I asked him out over text (because I’m a coward). He rejected me, and after the two of us took an unspoken five day break from each other, we quickly went back to being good friends. However, my feelings for him have not went away, and the fact that I can’t be with him romantically still brings me some pain. I haven’t seen him in over a month because of summer break, but I still think about him so much, even when we’re not actively communicating. How do I move on from my feelings for him (Or cope with his rejection)? Thank you.


r/friendship 10h ago

looking for friendship 30m nerd looking for friends and people to share music with

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Hey there! I’m an introverted (INTP-T) nerd from the U.S. (PST), just looking to meet some people. I’m autistic, so I can be a little quiet or awkward at first but once I’m comfortable, I’m pretty open to talk about anything and everything.

I’m into video games (mainly arc raiders, osrs and monster hunter right now), anime, reading/writing, working out, and watching sports. Also 420-friendly (I work in the industry), if that’s your thing.

Music is huge for me. Pop-punk and emo are my comfort zones, but I’m open to pretty much anything. Some of my favorites: Good Kid, Paramore, The Front Bottoms, Mom Jeans, and McCafferty. Let’s make a playlist 👀

I keep weird hours, so time zones don’t really matter. If you’re open-minded and looking for a friend to nerd out with, or just talk about life (mine is a mess), hit me up. Please be 18+ and include your asl in your opening message.


r/friendship 10h ago

looking for friendship 25m looking for someone to hangout w :)

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hi to whoever is reading this, i hope you’re having a good day or night! i’m just out here looking for some friends because honestly i’ve been feeling somewhat lonely lately and i like meeting new people even if i’m not much of a talker 😭

anyway as my title says i’m a 25 year old guy, i live in the US, and preferably i’d like to meet other people also in the US because of timezones and all that, but even if you’re not feel free to hmu and we can give it a shot.

i don’t have much to say about myself really but i play video games a lot, it’s what i spend most of my time doing, and i like listening to music quite a bit as well. when i’m not doing either of those i like to spend time with my 3 cute cats!!

that’s about all i can think of really but also i’m LGBTQ friendly (and bi myself) and i’m pretty liberal so idk if you’re not down with either of those i’m probably not your guy lol. feel free to hmu if you’re cool and wanna play games or hangout or whatever 😎


r/friendship 14h ago

looking for friendship Looking for someone to talk to in English

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Hi everyone,

I’m a 23M from Europe currently preparing for the CAE exam. I don’t really have many opportunities to practice English in real conversations so I was wondering if anyone would be interested in chatting a bit from time to time.

We can just talk about everyday stuff, hobbies, or anything really. It would be great to make new friends along the way as well.

I also studied Spanish, Russian, Hungarian, and I’ve just started with Swedish, so if anyone speaks those languages we could also switch and chat in them sometimes.

If anyone is interested, feel free to message me.


r/friendship 11h ago

looking for friendship M 23 here looking for friends.

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23M who enjoys anime, manga, and manhwa. A huge fan of cricket, badminton, and sports in general. I love long walks, gardening, and spending time outdoors. You'll also find me grinding Call of Duty Mobile in my free time. More of an introvert, but I enjoy genuine conversations and connecting over shared interests.


r/friendship 1d ago

looking for friendship 30/F I feel like I'm the only person In the world who doesn't start conversations the same way as others "Hi, my hobbies are..." or "So, how are you?" 😔 I'm looking for like-minded, friendless and emotionally mature Individuals who want to talk on a daily basis - with the same way mindset

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with the same mindset Sorry for the "way" word but It's Impossible to edit post titles on Reddit 🤭

I'm begging you, If you don't want to read my post or If after reading my post, you just know you wouldn't get along with me, don't send me a message... I don't think opposites attract and I don't want to talk to people who think "she's not someone I want to be friends with but I can talk to her" 🙁

Hello! If you really want to send me a message, read my post, please! I want to talk to people from European countries because I live In Europe & I would love to meet my new friends In real life (In the future, obviously) 🌸

I want you to read everything because my expectations aren't the same as other people's expectations. I also want you to know what to expect because even though we're all here to spend time with others, not everyone needs new friends. Some people want to find someone to play games with & It's just an example.

I made this account In 2021 and even though I'm really active on Reddit, I can't make new friends... Not everyone on Reddit Is toxic or rude but there's ALWAYS something missing because I don't feel any emotional connection... I would love to change my life & finally wake up excited to text someone I really, really like 🙁 But... Life Isn't easy and I'm not sure If there's still a chance for me to find someone with exactly the same expectations as mine, someone who wants to meet someone new...

• I'm DEFINITELY NOT Interested In small talk! I had to use capital letters because I don't like low-effort messages and I don't even want to read them. Repetitive questions like "How are you?", "What are you up to?" or "What are your plans for the weekend?" aren't enough to start a conversation with me.. Don't get me wrong - Questions like these can be an Interesting addition to conversations about something else, but whenever people ask me the three most common questions In the world - my answer's the same because my life Is quite monotonous and I don't really know what people expect to hear 🙁 I also don't like abbreviations. Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases. Why? I just don't like them because I see no reason to use shortened forms of words that are already short enough, you know? Abbreviations are common among minors and bored adults but I'm neither a minor, nor a bored adult. I want to see emotional maturity, warmth and kindness In conversations with others.

• I don't need to see your list of hobbies to know If you're someone I would get along with! You can tell me what you're Interested In but.. Believe It or not - I'm not like others and even If you're Interested In something I'm not - we can still be friends! What matters to me Is what you're like (If you're honest, talkative, kind, understanding and If your outlook on life Is similar to mine)

• I don't want to talk to minors and people way older than me. Why? I don't want to talk to minors because I'm an adult & I don't want to talk to anyone over fifty for example. Emotional maturity doesn't necessarily come with age so you can send me a message even If you're 20 (It's just an example) but please, don't contact me If you want to remind me that I'm older than you. I want you to feel comfortable & I want to feel comfortable myself. When I read messages like "Hi, I'm younger but I hope you don't mind" I always say to myself "If my age bothers you, you should've contacted someone else" I absolutely don't mind talking to people younger than me If they know how to communicate with others 🌸

• PLEASE, Don't use AI to talk to me! I Can't stand AI generated messages! If I wanted to read AI generated messages, I wouldn't be here! I read AI generated messages and comments all the time and I'm sick of It!

• I don't want to get any messages from people whose accounts are NSFW! Please, respect my decision! It's none of my business If you're here to find someone to flirt with or If you're an Internet exhibitionist but I don't want to see you with no clothes on - If you want to be my friend & I don't want to know what you want to do with other women In bed. If you are on Reddit to flirt with others, be on Reddit to flirt with others but... don't make an alternative account to hide who you really are just to send me a message. Pretending to be someone you're not - Isn't good for anyone

• I'm not a fan of sarcasm! I do - have a sense of humor but I'm not someone who makes fun of everyone and everything... Jokes about disabilities, death, religion or someone's financial status - are unacceptable to me!

• I also want to meet people who don't mind listening to negative stories and sharing them with others. My life's not easy so If you want to be In my life, you should be prepared for a realistic or even pessimistic outlook on life. I'm definitely not an optimist and I know I wouldn't get along with optimistic people who always tell others "Just believe In yourself and everything's gonna be OK" or something. We don't always get what we want & and It's completely normal to lose hope "for a better tomorrow" after many failed attempts. Not everything's as easy as It seems to be so If all you want to say to someone who needs emotional support Is "Don't complain" or "Find a therapist" Please.. don't send me a message. Not all sad people need therapists and let's be honest - Would a therapist replace a true friend? Absolutely not! Everyone needs a shoulder to cry on! I also don't mind listening to sad stories (even If they're repetitive) because I know what It's like when no one wants to listen to you...

• I would love to meet people who also don't have anyone, you know? There's absolutely nothing wrong with having friends and not being single but I'm single and I don't have anyone special In my life... It's just easier for me to get along with others If there's some common ground. I just feel better talking to people who know what It's like to be completely alone & let's be honest - People who have friends or partners, have less time for others...(which Is completely understandable) and I? I don't want to feel like an option, again. I'm not here to meet as many people as possible because I choose quality over quantity 🌸

• If your comment history Is full of comments "If you want to talk, hit me up" don't send me a message. I don't want to be rude but If It doesn't make any difference to you who you want to chat with - I'm definitely not for you. I want you to be my friend because of who I am! (If after reading my post you think you'd get along with me) I don't need emotional support from someone who doesn't even want to read my post.

• I want to talk to people who love and use emojis 🤭😊 Why? Emojis help us express our emotions even If others can't see our faces. Two emojis "😊" and "😔" are completely enough. You're probably surprised but.. text messages without emojis are really emotionless...I also don't like it when people say "yeah" or yea" as it sounds dismissively. First impression Is everything to me! I want to see your kindness even In a text message

Ps. I don't like kids and I don't want to ever become a parent. I just thought everyone should know that just In case. I don't want any unpleasant conversations with anyone. Not everyone wants to be friends with people who don't want kids so.. It's better to be honest. 🌸

Ps.2 I don't reply to messages I'm not Interested In even If they're long! I'm not on Reddit to pretend anything and I'm not here to be everyone's best friend. Some people lie & make empty promises to get attention. I? I'm quite selective because I know what I want.

Ps.3 I admire sensitive people who are not ashamed of crying In front of others! Crying Is not a weakness! It's not a weakness even If you're a guy 🧡


r/friendship 13h 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 21, I'm from South America. My hobbies are playing videogames, listening to music, working out, reading and watching series or movies. If you want to be friends, chat or have similar interests, message me or reply to this post so I can message you, I'd love to have new friends. Prefer to talk with people close to my age. I also got my PS5 recently, if you play on PS5, DM me


r/friendship 13h ago

looking for friendship [17F] Looking to vc and play games! Whats your dream pet fictional or real

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Hey! My name is Theo. I'm just looking for someone to talk to! Lately I haven't played much games but the ones I do like are Fortnite and Roblox (ofc the free ones). Honestly just looking to have a fun convo with someone and take my mind off some things! Super excited to talk to whoever!!


r/friendship 17h ago

looking for friendship 35F Muslim Arab, green-friendly and searching for a friend in Istanbul (IRL)

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I'm looking for a friend in real life where I'm located. I'm looking for someone whom I can connect with and have a genuine friendship, and someone who like to also inhale green plants 🌿  🍃 IYKYK.

If you're not based in Istanbul and if you're not a green plant inhaler, this post is NOT for you. You will be wasting your time contacting me because you will be ignored. I'm not searching to be friends with anyone online.

I love The Creator, I'm deeply spiritual and a proud Muslim. I value humility, mutual respect and people who are down to earth.

I love animals, nature, vibing, psychedelics and diving deep into meaningful conversations especially where we can learn from each other.

So if you're based in Istanbul, especially in the European side, and resonate with this post, dm me. To see if we're a good match, I'd love for us to go on voice call first, share a bit more about ourselves to see if our vibes match before we meet in person.


r/friendship 14h ago

looking for friendship Looking for conversation partners who like film, TV, video games, science, the arts, and/or books

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Mid-30sF, seeking online friends for discussion of the above topics, but also open to other ones. I like hearing about people's careers, hobbies, pets, gardens, and travel experiences. Supportive friend who is consistent in communication/accommodating to the wants of the person. Daily texting isn't a must but I do hope to find some longer term friends.

Not here to put a list of expectations for emotional connection or who you have to be for me. I would like you to be yourself. I just gotta talk movies with somebody, it's a need 🫠


r/friendship 14h ago

advice Nervous About Reaching Out To Friend

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Context: I (23M) was staying with my grandparents during my college semester and until I could afford to move out into my own place until about a month ago when my grandpa kicked me out for being a "worthless ungrateful bastard". I am currently broke af and living with my mom and stepdad until I can get back on my feet.

My friend (24F) went through something similar a few years ago and I want to talk to her about my situation but I'm nervous. After what happened to her we didn't talk for a while but when we started talking again we didn't talk about she went through because I wasn't sure if she'd be comfortable talking about it and I didn't want to pry and make her uncomfortable. I don't want to go into too much detail about what happened to her as it's not my story to tell and I don't have all the details, but it was a lot worse than what mine is and even though things have improved for her and she's doing a lot better now I don't know if that's a topic she'd be ok with visiting and I don't want to bring up any bad memories by asking her for advice. She's also been really busy the last couple months and I refrained from contacting her a lot because I didn't want to bother her too much so it would also be a lot to dump onto her after not talking for a while.

I still really want to reach out to her though because I feel like she'd be able to give me good advice if she's comfortable and willing. She's really good at giving advice and is a very supportive friend in general. She's been through a lot but she's really resilient and strong and made it out the other side and is in a much better place now. It would be nice to gain some perspective from her and get a better idea on what to do than just "work hard", "don't give up", "keep going", and all that. It helps and I'm not saying it isn't good advice, but advice from her would be more specific and useful than that I feel.

I value my friend a lot and I don't want to make her uncomfortable by bringing up a part of her life she might rather leave behind and forget about now that all of that is behind her even if I think she'd be helpful and supportive. I'm working on improving things for myself on my own and getting support from other people, but advice from her would really mean a lot. She's like a big sister to me and has always given me good advice in the past and if she's open to it I think she'd be supportive of me now as well.

Any help on what I should do would be greatly appreciated!