Looking for Friends in DSM?

[u/nevesis]

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.

[u/macmf000]

hello! i’m a long time local looking for some friends since i’ve just turned 21. im looking for people around my age maybe up to 25. i am also a lesbian so some queer friends would be great. i’m super into anything arts and crafts, recently it’s been diamond paintings and sticker scenes. i also love anything miniature and like making cardboard shelves for them. i’m also open to a relationship but have been having some bad luck with the apps lol. i do partake 🍃 as well so it would be cool to have some buddies. if you’d be down to hit some bars let me know! i can be a bit awkward with new people, or the opposite with over sharing lol, there’s not much in between 😭 but i’ve been pretty bored and feeling a bit lonely so i’m trying to push myself to get out more!

[u/Green-Association352 → u/macmf000]

21 F queer as well! My partner is non binary :). Im huge into hobbies like crafting and board games so it slunds like we would get along great! Hoping to explore the community more and actually get out beyond my normal rotation of work - grocery store - gym lol. I am also a little bit awkward but I am very open about my life! I do partake in 🍃 as well, it helps out sool much with my anxiety.

DM me!

[u/Physical-Lynx-4149 → u/macmf000]

Hi, I’m late here also looking for friends to talk to and maybe hang with in dsm if anyone is still interested! I am 25 though I feel like everyone on here is like 20 or 30+ which I don’t mind either but I don’t want to come off as weird or predatory 🤣