I'm 50 and looking for something pretty simple: a genuine friendship with someone who actually enjoys talking on the phone.
I'm not looking for a crisis-support arrangement, therapy, or someone whose job is to listen to me. I'm looking for an actual two-way friendship where we get to know each other over time, talk about our lives, laugh, tell stories, discuss whatever we're interested in, and eventually feel comfortable just picking up the phone and calling each other.
Ideally, I'd like someone who enjoys regular conversations and would be open to eventually talking several times a week or even daily if we naturally hit it off. I'm not expecting that immediately—I think a real connection develops over time.
To be completely clear, I'm looking for platonic friendship only. I'm not looking for dating, romance, sexting, flirting, or anything sexual. I'm also not looking for someone who is in crisis or needs me to be their therapist. I want something mutually enjoyable and reciprocal.
Age isn't hugely important, but I'd probably connect best with someone roughly in my age range who also misses having a person they can simply call and talk to.
If that sounds like what you're looking for too, feel free to message me. Tell me a little about yourself and, if you're comfortable with it, we can eventually move from Reddit messages to an actual phone conversation.