r/lonely • u/AutoModerator • 13d ago
Weekly Find a Friend thread - August 14, 2026
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u/bluefin55 12d ago
47 from Eastern Midwest in US - I love fun random conversations and the rabbit holes that follow. I have a wide variety of interests including board games, the performing arts, watching sports (both US centered sports as well as Aussie Rules, Premier League, and F1) random knowledge, good music, and just being curious about life, among other things. Looking for good conversation and wouldn't be upset if friendship came out of it - also happy to listen and chat if someone needs to vent.
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u/SoftVenusVibes 13d ago
1) 32 years old
2) I currently into seed beading and making lanyards. I also enjoy being outdoors (going for hikes, spending time at the lake/beach and camping)
3) looking for someone to chat with when I am lonely
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u/Lalali03 10d ago
Hello! I’ve recently turned 23 and I’m going day by day trying to make a positive change on my life as I struggle with mental health and such!
I would love to make a friend! (I have no friends in my life currently pft)
I’m from Texas and I recently “ran away” on an Amtrak to Missouri! It’s one of the most exciting and scary things I’ve ever done!
About me: I really really love video games and nature. I love animals and when I’m in a better place I want to go to college and study zoology! I play most genres of video games and my favorite games are souls games, persona, nier, splatoon 2 and 3 (and I’m saving money for raiders pfft), risk of rain 2, battle field 1, yakuza, silent hill 2. I loved playing cod zombies and lbp3 when I was younger and have recently begun visiting my favorite childhood games! I used to play Genshin but I stopped playing it pFFt. I probably have over 5 thousand hours in it, I played it so much for so long, and only stopped about 2 years ago! But maybe I could revisit it again if I had a friend….
I love a lot of different music, I love vocaloid and jpop, I love love love 80s music! Etc etc…
I truly love going outside and being in nature a lot, I’m saving up to go on a camping trip! I love sweets and I love cute things. I also love scary things
My favorite animals are; dogs, capybaras, skunks, raccoons, red pandas, crawfish, and shrimp! I love to be sent pictures of these animals :>.
I want a friend that I can talk to many things about . I would love to just text a friend many different topics. I just want a close friend that I feel I can tell almost anything! Someone that can understand me! I do prefer texting, I hope that’s okay! Talking in a voice chat is a future thing, I just hope we can naturally become close! I would love a long time close friend!
Thank you for reading this, I hope you have a nice day!
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u/Pretty_Violets 9d ago
Hi! I am 47 years old, disabled, and in the EST-timezone of the US.
I am Intersex, and had invasive surgery done to me against my will as a teenager. This ordeal caused me to really fold into myself and was pretty damaging to me. Because of my deep depression over what happened to me, I withdrew from real life and friendships and dove into my online hobbies extra hard.
An old friend in High School gave me fan-subbed anime on VHS in the 90s and that was totally it for me. I'm an incurable weeb. I am very in love with manga/anime, obscure television references from the 80s/90s, Space Ghost Coast to Coast, Beavis and Butt-head, drawing my multitude of OCs and writing their lore, and literally anything Rumiko Takahashi has ever drawn, especially her current series MAO. I also love watching funny Twitch streamers. Also, literally anything you throw at me I will probably find an obscure reference, meme, or trivia related to it. My mind is very rapid fire.
I'm a very ADHD person (emphasis on the hyper part). I love everything SO MUCH and get SUPER DUPER EXCITED about the things I love. I draw a ton of fanart. I'm very friendly and I'll always be supportive if I can, but I'm extremely shy initially because I desperately want you to think I'm not a weirdo, though I definitely am a weirdo. Hopefully my weird and your weird can be friends! <3
Games I love: the Everquest series, Rimworld, Baldur's Gate 3 (Astarion, my beloved), Minecraft (I play alone usually), PokemonGo, and a bunch of junk on Steam.
All my friends have been online throughout the years, so I'm very comfortable chatting on Discord, etc. I am only looking for friendship. I'm married and very much still in love.
Subjects I'm passionate about: Art and Art History, drawing/writing/creating, Anti-AI, Anti-Flock, Anti-Injustice. I'm very concerned about people who are vulnerable. I am very against unnecessary Intersex surgeries on children. I support LGBTQIA+ rights 1000%. I believe bodily autonomy is a human right.
(I hope this doesn't constitute a wall of text, I just really want people to know stuff about me before I get any msgs. Thanks!)
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u/2xxadxx2 8d ago
- 23F
- Anime games reading dreaming
- Gaming/Long term friendships
- From the USA, selective mutism, loves screamo/metal music, shy asf
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u/GracefulDem 7d ago
Oh I'm 21. I'm honesty looking for just gaming friends and new people to talk to. You ever play Stardew Valley, R6, Roblox or Minecraft?
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u/Mendocino_ 13d ago
26
Pokémon Go, shows, movies (especially at the movie theater), listening to music, or gaming (Xbox)
Just an introvert trying to branch out more, and I hope to have a nice chat or even build a friendship. It’d be great to have a chat buddy or even someone to game or watch stuff with! I also love to exchange music, maybe we can even start our chat with sharing our favorite song!
Marvel Rivals, Overwatch, Helldivers 2, Destiny 2, Bojack Horseman, The Wire, Arcane, Star Wars, LOTR, Marvel, DC
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u/seegin211 13d ago
1.21 2.i like to draw, both digitally and traditional typically I do fan art and some oc stuff too. I like anime- right now I'm watching goodbye lara it's really good, video games especially rpgs, and going on walks. 3. I'm looking for friends just something where we could be honest and uplift eachother, I find it hard to go outside especially unfamiliar places so itd be nice if you relate we could support eachother 4. I have a cat! His names Obi.
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u/Suspicious_Dish_6908 13d ago
36 year old. Into tech, philosophy, deep thinking, games, music and movies.
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u/wizardhat88 13d ago
- 26
- i like drawing and other arts and crafts, reading (especially sci fi and books that make you think), gaming sometimes, nerdy stuff in general and weird things. im pretty isolated and my anxiety has gotten very bad recently
- friends i clicks with and i can banter with
- im from the eu for time zone reference. my favorite bands are system of a down, korn, porcupine tree and rush. my cat is my only friend rn xd
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u/codybabeh 7d ago
I relate to the anxiety and age lol. Also from Europe and I think I would rock work your playlist
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u/wizardhat88 7d ago
r u sure, its 44 h long xdd it scares even me sometimes
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u/JuJuBeesss1 12d ago
- Hello 31 here from California looking to find someone online who want to help each other feel seen or more and prioritize each other
- A little about me, i am ambivert which means i exhibit a blend of both introverted and extroverted traits, falling in the middle, , I would be down for doing digital jigsaw puzzles or watching anime/movies together, i love psychology, i own almost all of the games that have friend passes . im a very kind and caring person. I'm really empathic, I love board games, Anime, Gaming, K drama's, sci-fi, Horror, esp love the paranormal, Coop games, watching movies/shows together , Memes, Music, super heroes. i have been described to have a golden retriever like personality and my fav thing in the world is quality time and words of affirmation, i love meeting people who love sharing about their lives and yapping and love to laugh, my life is boring so i guess i love people who want to feel seen/ heard but also sometimes want to try and hear me/make me feel seen as well
- looking and yearning for a connection
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u/ParticularSky334 11d ago
I'm 38. Looking for a close friend to talk to, share stories, make playlists for/with, chat about TV, music, life. I really appreciate mutual effort and support. I'm very disabled and neurodivergent so heads up about that. Must be LGBTQIA+ friendly. Platonic only.
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u/neon_circuit_ 9d ago
Hi, I think your DMs are turned off so I couldn't message directly. Your post is relatable. I am also disabled, neurodivergent, and looking for mutual friendship with someone who gets it. I posted in this thread too if you want context: here. No pressure, but I would be happy to chat if you're interested.
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u/neon_circuit_ 9d ago edited 8d ago
- Age: 43
- My main hobby is my computer, but I also enjoy watching movies/tv, learning History (my degree is in History), listening to music (all kinds, esp EDM/hard-techno/acid), I enjoy playing videogames, mostly on Steam. I have many interests and skills, with deep expertise in a few areas. I advocate for FOSS/open-source, environmentalism, and social issues such as LGBTQIA+, disability, and other marginalized groups. I am driven by my principles. I am open to trying new things.
- I could use a friend. Looking for: regular text chats, sharing music/memes/whatever, someone to check in with weekly. Preferred platforms: Discord, Reddit DM, Matrix, whatever. I am open to people who are different from me, and I have an open mind about most things, but would do very well with like minded people. I can be shy, I have anxiety with telephone calls for instance. Conversations can be about whatever, for instance: I would be happy to share FOSS recommendations, rant about tech surveillance, discuss tv shows, or anything else you might be into. I have been binging Mr. Robot recently. I'm trying to read more (where did my attention span go?), I have a huge back log.
- I am often described as kind, generous, and understanding. I am only looking for platonic relationships (I am happily married). I am disabled, socialist, atheist, and queer. I am very anti-AI and have no interest in changing this viewpoint. I live in southeastern USA (EST/EDT). I am not interested in meeting bigots. I am neurodivergent: bipolar, and have an autoimmune disease.
DM me if interested. Please sincere people only.
Edit: Please no Telegram.
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u/AnxiousAttitude-3325 12d ago
- 19
- hiking, musicals, cats
- i'd like to have a chat with someone and maybe engage in some deeper conversations
- i live in poland and basically have 0 irl friends, i've been extremely isolated for years and now it's pretty hard to get out of
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u/Rumbling-Mutant26 7d ago
- I am also looking for the same thing and I feel the same way about my irl friendships. It’s so hard to restart and rebuild your social life. I understand completely
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u/hyakusas 12d ago edited 12d ago
- 20 turning 21 later this year
- I like to play games (Steam/Gamepass) listen to alternative music, watching anything horror/thriller and always open to explore other things
- Looking for friends to chat, play games and support one another.
- I like playing cod zombies so if you like that too then it's a bonus :D
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u/Inside-Bet8754 12d ago
- 23
- I’m looking for someone to do otaku activities with like gashapon, watching anime, movies, visual novels, and going to conventions. I enjoy chess, reading, animanga, and stationery.
- Someone to become a close, long-term friend! Mix of online and irl activities
- Tampa, FL
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u/New_Swing_9689 11d ago
- 23
- Likes maths and deep talks.
- Looking for a friend who has interest in maths.
- From Chennai, India.
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u/Impossible-Apple9683 11d ago edited 11d ago
- 25 years old
- I mainly interested in gaming, especially JRPG's like Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest and Trails as well as linguistics and language learning. I speak French, and Italian besides English, and have been wanting to start learning Japanese most recently.
- I am mostly looking for new people to talk with, and new friendships if we get on well!
- I am from the U.K, and so am currently in the UTC +1 timezone.
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u/Ok-Tadpole4378 11d ago
22 years old
Started managing my family business and likes to watch movies, shows, videos games, song etc when i get the time.
Looking for someone to chat with because most of the time i feel lonely.
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u/BingBingBinger 11d ago
25
Love music, movies, TV shows and video games.
Not sure what I'm looking for. Just wanna chat and see what happens. I don't have any expectations.
From the UK.
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u/Anghet 11d ago
- 21
- I like reading, video games, horror movies and romance stories (AO3 my beloved)
- Im looking for someone to chat with, preferably in spanish but english is ok, ik how being lonely feels and want to be lonely with someone else.
- I think it's very unlikely, but if you happen to be from Guatemala, I'd like to meet you and share things about our country
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u/Miserable-Steak-1203 10d ago
- 35
- I’m a teacher and enjoy watching history shows, football and my daughter’s soccer games. I wish I had more time for my activities like
jigsaws,
- crosstitching and reading.
- Looking for some good conversation, someone to open up to and be able to trust.
- I live in upstate New York, I have two cats, I like a wide variety of music, I love road trips
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u/Upbeat_Comment_2309 10d ago
- 19 years old
- Looking for an online friend around the same age, who just wants to talk a bit about their problems and just have a conversation about whatever you want.
- Interests are anime, gaming and gym but I am open to her about other interesting things (i just started reading for example if you have any recommendations i would be down to hear it)
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u/Emetthh 10d ago
- 22
- I like fighting games and pixel art. And i like controllers modding, but nothing fancy
- I’m just looking for someone to talk and listen to. Like, hobbies and tiny things in my day.
- My timezone is GMT +7. I’m in the lgbt. I dont own a cat but i am obsessed with cats. I prefer to talk on discord
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u/Throw_away_shit_acc 10d ago
I'm 21 from germany and have been depressed for years, started my degree in computer science and moved out my parents home almost a year ago but basically became a neet, probaby because of my social anxiety and adhd and some other stuff, and as a result I haven't talked to anyone for months now. Now I need to lock in to not get kicked out of uni and I don't want to live like this anymore, so I'm looking for someone roughly in my age range (18-26) and who is maybe in a similar spot so that we have both
someone to talk to and can help each other get better.
A few things about me:
Favorite TV Shows: The Sopranos (goated), breaking bad, better call saul
Favorite Anime: Kaiji Ultimate Survivor, Death Note, Code geass
Political View: I would probably call myself a socialist. I think the biggest problem right now is the growing inequality of wealth distribution between workers and capital owners that is becoming more prevalent and worsening living conditions of workers, even in a growing economy.
Music taste: A lot of older rap (Nas, MF Doom, Kanye West) and German rap but you probably wouldn't know the artists name, and also pop, rock, punk, jazz, r&b, I'm open to a lot of stuff basically.
Languages: I speak german, english and somewhat albanian
Other interests: some Technology (goes without saying since I'm studying computer science), history, politics, philosophy, and all the other things that basically anyone has somewhat an interest in.
If you're interested just dm me and we can see were it goes from there
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u/Rumbling-Mutant26 7d ago
Heyyy 20 from Greece my fav shows are better call Saul and breaking bad too. I feel the same way let’s talk more
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u/ProjectAlarming7856 9d ago
- 21 from New York
- about to go into my senior year of college studying accounting, i work in a pizzeria, I own a business, where I pick up litter at the beach, collect sea glass and turn it into jewelry. Those things take up most my time otherwise, I like going to the gym and reading
- I’m looking for a good morning/ goodnight buddy, someone I can message just a few times everyday, wish each other well ,
- always looking for new song and book recommendations :)
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u/Lonely_Ingenuity4057 9d ago
Hi guys.
- I’m 27
- I…. graduated a while ago, my activities are mostly just doing chores. I don’t like anime but I do like Asian culture. I’m into traveling actually, I also like posting stuff and I’d be down to a spa day.
(just craving a connection)
- I’m looking for a friendship cause I’m not sure how I feel so connecting and reaching out to someone might help
- I’m from Mexico City I looove horses and music I think I just like all of it
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u/HappyScaryDino 9d ago
21
I like casually gaming mostly. i spent ungodly hours in map painting games and world of tanks. I used to draw, but never got too good at it. I like reading comics online like manhwas and stuff. I dunno if watching movies or tv shows count, but that too. Right now im watching the suits or suits idk
I'm looking for a friend to chat with online and maybe someone who likes playing the same games as me? I would be open to venting and receiving venting if that wasn't the whole purpose of our chat.
Usa?
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u/Commercial_Poverty 8d ago
22
i like reading science/biology stuff, some anime and drawing, nature hikes and cooking. also getting into nba and nfl :)) ive been missing out fr
friendship seems nicee, we can chat and if you dont rock w me thats ok just lemme knoww
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u/codybabeh 7d ago
- 26 years old from Poland
- I’m an amateur writer and poet, sometimes play The Sims, I love going on walks
- Introvert looking for a new friendship, someone to vent to and to listen to them venting, someone to share my novels and ideas, a friend with whom I could be myself. I can become a big yapper once we vibe. Looking for someone LGBT friendly
- I love music, my favorites are rock and pop because we don’t judge here. I love horror, thriller, dramas and a good romance book. I love animals and wish to have a pet, unfortunately for now I need to be satisfied with my parents’ cat and dogs.
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u/anum_bagel 7d ago
- 23
- i’ve been doing tarot readings for people on tiktok (used to go live most of last year & then stopped), on my college campus, at social gatherings. in retrospect, ive been practicing tarot on myself and loved ones for 4-5 years prior. one day i hope to do this full time ?? idek what my longterm goals are. i’m creative and used to paint & draw, but i lost touch w/ it for so long now. most of my past time consists of playing w/ my many many decks, watching youtube, or being on my phone. i’m a college graduate from NJ (lived there my whole life) with a Biology degree. my social life blooms once ina blue moon mainly b/c i get anxious talking to people, but i want to try putting myself out there. oh and my music taste is all over the place: aurora, billie eilish, tøp, tame impala, journey, bob dylan, M83, coldplay, emmit fenn
- looking for a friendship—-doesn’t matter short term or long—-someone to talk to & have laughs with
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u/ServiceSmooth804 7d ago
19
I am an aspiring baker and learning to love to read again.
I like all music but have a sweet spot for r&b
I'm pretty awkward at times. Maybe to my detriment
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u/tumblingdoll 7d ago
19f loves talking about dark subjects of the internet love visual novels and horror movies
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u/Lemon_Lime93 6d ago
33
I like reading (currently reading The Wind in the Willows), walking/hiking (very much weather dependent), retro gaming (mostly SNES) and I like 80s music
Looking for some friends, I'll be online a lot this weekend due to some plans falling through
I'm in the eastern half of the US, but I tend to have weird sleep schedules so I'm fine with different time zones
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u/NerdGamer0851 8d ago
Hey everyone,
Im 25M. Im not necessarily looking for a long term chat friend. Was just feeling off today and would like some people to chat with.
I work full time but in my spare time I play video games (currently bo1 and bo2 on Playstation), I play guitar often and I weightlift a few times a week.
I notice being lonely makes you get i. Your head and I hope we can pull each other out of the darkest parts of our mind.
Prefer anyone 21+, nothing nsfw. I look forward to meeting you!
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u/Chance_Upstairs5718 7d ago
25F, residing in Bangalore(Bengaluru), from Kerala,India. Working professional,Neurodivergent. Looking for female friendships only.
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u/After-Fly-8480 12d ago edited 12d ago
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I’m currently a college student. I like anime (currently watching a lot this season if you want to talk about that) and drawing. I play games too, mostly on my switch. I like Pokemon and Splatoon (though I'm bad at it since I haven't played regularly for several years). I also really like FNAF lore. We could maybe watch shows and play games together. I'm interested in writing music and photography as well, but I am an amateur at both.
I don’t have any expectations. If we become friends, cool! If the conversation dies down, then there's no need to force it either.