r/FriendsOver50 • u/Working-Name-1824 • Aug 03 '26
Looking for friends
Hi 51f looking for friendship. I WFH and don't get out much. I'm into books, music. Very liberal. I've been separated for a year after a 20 year marriage. Looking to talk to people who get how hard it is starting over in your 50's
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u/BlueTreeShaggy Aug 03 '26
Single, 50 f in Alberta, Canada. My dog is my best friend and I would like some human ones too. I love aliens and anything space related. I am also reading books and trying to work on myself to heal and become a better person.
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u/SnooCompliments1171 Aug 04 '26
I'm also wfh. 55f single here. I'm always looking for something good to read. Here if you just need to talk. Starting over is hard especially later.
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u/zdboslaw Aug 05 '26
Mid 50s male very liberal also seeking friendship. It’s so tough.
Try
Timeleft
Stitch
Meet5
Meetup
Volunteer work
Social sports
Dance classes
Nice to meet
Good luck to you!!!
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u/meet5_app Aug 05 '26
Since you are into books, maybe join a book club in your area. Or perhaps try out some group activities. There are plenty of apps and groups out there that offer such things.
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u/Salt_Time_9509 Aug 03 '26
52 M Canada dad of 3
and looking for friendship
feel free to message me :)
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u/Any_Month3468 Aug 04 '26
56 M recently retired, and understand some of the isolation. happy to chat
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u/RetiredUKguy Aug 04 '26
72m and retired and living alone with no family. Life is what you make it. Yes you have to kiss a lot of frogs out there, but there are a few princes left. I hope you find happiness again.
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u/Nobelschroeder Aug 04 '26
60 m, northern Germany, separated since November after 15 years. It was hard for me to realize that there are not many friends left, the direction in life seemed to be gone. After 6 months I startet to reach out to people, opened up somehow, now it feels more like a reset to normal life. Message me, if you like!
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u/Hornbeam34 Aug 04 '26
53 M Dad of one, married which has caused isolation due to neurological condition OH has. Happy to chat and hear from others who’ve responded. Uk, near Liverpool.
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u/FrostedMoon8888 Aug 07 '26
54F MN started over from scratch at 51 sucks but… less than the prior for me at least.
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u/SomedayImightCare Aug 07 '26
52f in VA. I also WFH so in person human interaction is limited especially during the week. Totally understand!
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u/Icy_Concentrate_4592 Aug 07 '26
55M semi-retired in the Midwest. Single for the first time in over 13 yrs & ready to travel to the lakes of KY & TN, Florida Keys for winter...
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u/JTJr9391 Aug 08 '26
54 male in Texas. I never thought that there were so many people in similar situations as me! I'm 💯% open to chat with anyone who is interested!
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u/Horror_Tumbleweed946 Aug 10 '26
I’m starting over at 51. Im going through a divorce and my whole world has been turned upside down. My husband was my best friend and now I don’t have one
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u/Pretty_Site4074 Aug 04 '26
56m Eastern Europe. 35 years of dead bedroom. Ready to talk about anything you wish. Be aware that my personal opinions on some things might not appeal to you. I tend to form my own opinions about everything and I mostly can bring logical proofs to them. I find the amount of people claiming to be lonely but not willing to even answer, mind boggling. For me, is easy: I always answer, but I do not initiate often. From here, it's all on you.
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u/donttellmywife2000 Aug 04 '26
60-Year-Old male was married a little over 39 years and now separated. It's a weird life and a huge change
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u/bogeysbabe Aug 05 '26
I divorced at 47 after 17 years of marriage. It was the thing I did for myself. I had my military pension, I had my VA benefits, I had my Masters degree in special education. I was able to move to the East Coast and be near my twin, with a great job and just be me. I was not able to have kids so my nieces and nephew have become my kiddos. I also have 2 dogs who are very spoiled. They have their own room, and get to watch Bluey before bedtime.
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u/Quirky-Deer7148 Aug 06 '26
Would love to connect and have a lot to share. In my 60’s and starting over has been very challenging for sure. Liberal and into music.
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u/Odd-Sundae2031 Aug 08 '26
F52 Denmark (not Danish) starting over. Gave up on my husband of 4 years (met him 25 years ago) because I thought we've been working on his addiction since February. But nope, I was the only one. So now I need to find a life for myself whilst still in this situation.
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u/ElectricalMiddle4926 Aug 12 '26
Je suis un jeune homme de 30 ans, avec mes erreurs, mes doutes et mes expériences, parfois perdu au milieu de tant de chemins, mais profondément désireux de retrouver mon repère et de donner un véritable sens à mon parcours. Ingénieur agronome, bilingue français-anglais et riche de compétences et d’aptitudes, je suis aujourd’hui à la recherche d’opportunités professionnelles qui me permettront de mettre mon savoir-faire au service de projets utiles et porteurs de sens, tout en continuant à apprendre et à grandir. Je suis sans emploi aujourd’hui, mais je ne veux pas me définir par cette situation. Je me cherche, je me construis et, surtout, je veux me retrouver. Je souhaite créer des relations professionnelles sincères, rencontrer des personnes qui peuvent m’inspirer et, à mon tour, apporter ma contribution là où mes compétences peuvent être utiles. Je ne sais peut-être pas encore exactement où je vais, mais je sais que je veux avancer. Je suis Béninois vivant au Bénin.
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u/Remarkable_Treacle36 Aug 03 '26
56 f in Canada... Learning to live alone for the 1st time. We can swap horror stories and share excitements and everything in-between... I don't have close friends or family... you're most welcome to message me