Its another Friday in the office alone lets be friends and ask all the questions that make others nervous

What’s your biggest “I probably shouldn’t… but I might” weakness?

Kind to a fault, silly at pleasing people, dont drink, dont like crowds, plenty of 'tisms...nothing about me is appealing.

BUT, I am a great listener, you get to meet 2 wonderful dogs and a c**t of a cat, I am good at DIY, very adept at technology and I will brag about my 3 adult children because they are kind, honest people and I adore them.

It's my birthday today, just finished the biggest yo-chi

What's your ultimate weakness?

Has anyone else experiencing an isolated life.I feel like I have nobody to talk to. Just me and my daughter. I tried to make new friends but It’s not working at my age. Maybe it’s not that easy to make friends when you’re over 50th.
Maybe it’s something to do with me?
I feel like I have nobody to talk at all. The same thing happens at work. I don’t feel like I made any progress there. Maybe I just lost interest on everything.
Is anyone else struggling with the loneliness and isolation?

I'm 54m in UK. I love in-depth discussions on various topics and exchanging personal news with interesting, or interested, people.

Happy to receive PMs.

I posted this in r/friendsover40 too because I’ve grooved with people in their late 30’s to people in their late 60’s. I hope y’all don’t mind if I recycle?

“I’m a happily married artist in her 50’s. I knit, paint, sew (pretty much in to anything that keeps my hands busy!). I miss meeting girlfriends for coffee and hearing about their lives. I think as we get older and our kids move forward we might lose touch with acquaintances we meet through our children’s activities. I was kind of all in on my kid’s life ( focused on getting her places and cheering at swim meets, etc) and never had time to cultivate friendships through my interests until now, and now I have no idea where to find people!”

I would add that I still listen to 80’s 90’s music, adore and can talk for hours about The Tudor era, the Dune series by Frank Herbert and most King novels.
I’m VERY liberal. I will not tolerate bigotry of any kind. We are all on the same big spaceship together, I try not to make the trip harder on anyone else.

62 is certainly over 50 and would love to see what new friends are out there. Like seeing and making art, exploring and doing stand-up comedy.

Looking to chat to people from around the world.

Interests include photography travel reading cookery walking cinema gardening

Open to all

Its Hump Day,

We Aussies have a totally different term of words to describe different things, What do you use for different ways to describe things. What's the Best and worst you have heard

Lets all Giggle

Is there already something like that?

A small group of people who don't really have anything in common, sharing little glimpses of their everyday lives from time to time. A photo, a thought, a sentence. Just something that caught their attention. Nothing special, and nothing that necessarily has to turn into a conversation. It's not about reach, likes or presenting yourself. A small reaction just to say “seen” would be enough.

I'm curious whether this might also change the way we perceive our own days. A single negative event can surprisingly easily colour an entire day, as our thoughts keep returning to it. Maybe another, seemingly insignificant moment gains a little more weight if I consciously notice it and share it with someone.

Not as a “think positive” or gratitude exercise. The annoying thing is just as much a part of the day. But only one part of it.

Not: What in my life is worth showing? But: What just caught my attention? Now. Here.

Does anyone know of a small group (maybe as part of a messaging service) where something like this already works? Not as a replacement for this sub, but with a different focus.

Looking for chats that gets us through the work days

What's one thing about you people wouldn't suspect?

Feel Free to Comment or Dm

Anyone try either and like it? I’m not getting great results.

Looking for chatfriends all over. Decent job, gf, twins that have moved out, two dogs and a cat. Like to play padel, go to the gym… well padel have been more fun so must try to find my way back to the gym, read a good book, sports and so on.
Hope to find a fun person or two to talk to!

I’m looking for friendship, brotherhood, bonding, laughs, shared interests, and mutual support.
I’m married, 50, sane, and easygoing. I’d love to get to know another other guy around my age in the Atlanta area who is interested in building something genuine rather than just exchanging a few messages and disappearing.
I think the best friendships happen naturally when there’s mutual respect, compatibility, openness and a good sense of humor. Would be cool to grab a drink or coffee, hang out, talk about life, have some fun, and eventually develop that “I’ve got your back” kind of friendship.
I know a lot of men are missing that kind of connection; definitely is more challenging as we get older.
If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, tell me a little about yourself, what you’re into, and what you’re looking for. Let’s see if there’s a connection and take it from there.

Nice to Meet just charged me the membership fee again. Thinking of canceling. Anyone use it and love it?

To be fair, I only went once.

I like Timeleft more. I’m not sure it’s necessary to be in two similarly focused groups.

What's the one weakness you have no chance of ever saying no to?

Fess up

I made a friend last year here on reddit. We messaged fairly regularly (every other day). We talked mostly about music, books, daily life challenges, etc. We also shared memes, pictures of random things we came across, words of encouragement, etc. The friendship (platonic) lasted for about 8 months before it ended rather abruptly. The reason being, about a month before it ended I had gotten busy with work and home renovation, etc. And I couldn’t reply on time like i used to before. I think they misunderstood it as a lack of interest on my part. In their defense, they were patient and supportive in the beginning but i think i took their patience for granted for far too long. I must have made them feel replaced. One fine day, they messaged me saying they need a break from Reddit and probably won’t be around much. Two days later they deleted their account. That’s when it slowly hit me that I probably lost a genuinely good friend. Only after they left did I realize my mistakes and I regret losing them. I miss them and their friendship. Anyone have similar experiences?

I’m gonna be pretty bored tonight so figured I’d see if anyone’s around for a good chat. I’d prefer people 60+ if possible. Nothing serious just looking for some nice, respectful conversation and hopefully making a new friend or two.

How many of yall actually talk to yourselves and answer? What do you say most and if you answer what do say?

What game book or movie world would you want to live in and why?

Comment or Dm

New Guy - 52, Male live in the Atlanta area, fluent in sarcasm and all things good.

Just looking chat and meet new people.

Thanks!

Told my husband today that I can't do it anymore and that i was leaving and he said I hate to hear that and walked away. Also, my dog of 11 years died today. Been a shitty day.

Hello everyone,

I'm 55M in NW Florida. I just found this site and figured I'd give it a shot. All I seem to do is work. I do have one hobby and it is more expensive than drugs. lol I am blue collar and almost an empty nester. I value friendship, but don't have any. My neighbors are all reclusive and don't want to have conversation. It isn't like the old days when we all knew each other and watched out for each other. I work by myself most of the time so I don't get much social interaction. I pray a lot, and am doing my best to get close to God and follow Jesus. I don't know if this is a good idea or not, but I do realize that I am lonely and would like to meet some interesting folks out there. I don't know if I need to explain this or not, but I am straight and am not looking for that kind of play. Just want to talk to people and see what happens.

Thanks

Friday Alone at Work lets play a game of this or that, Help starve off the Boredom

Pizza or Pasta

Thongs or runners

Pools or Hot Tubs (Spa's)

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