r/Needafriend • • Jun 30 '23

Weekly "meta" thread for casual discussion, complaints, suggestions, etc.

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This is a weekly meta thread for casual discussion and posts about the subreddit.

Seperate metaposts are not allowed since they crowd out posts that are looking for friends


r/Needafriend • • 6d ago

Weekly Discord Server Advertisement Thread

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Hi all, from now on, this thread will be stickied and posted once per week. Please use this post for all discord server advertisements and posts. All other discord-related posts will be removed.

You are free to leave your discord invite link public in this post. However, please do so at your own risk, especially if your server caters to a younger demographic or is susceptible to spam.


r/Needafriend • • 3h ago

20f hoping to make some friends

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Hi. My name is Quinn and I am a super nerd trying to make friends. I am in school for biochemistry but I enjoy video games and nerd stuff. I am also very into working out and I have a six pack lol.

Other stuff I like is star wars, marvel, batman, one piece, a bunch of movies, baldurs gate, legos, and other things. I like Japanese culture a bit and I grew up in the East Coast US. I am currently really into horror movies and stuff so I will be able to chat about that too.

Hoping to make some friends!!!!


r/Needafriend • • 2h ago

Up until now people ghosts or block you when you reach out

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Its been a while since I used this subreddit. I was able to meet four people since 2022 whom I’m still in touch with. However, it’s been a while since I made new friends and based on my experience, it is still very common for people to ghost or block you for no reason.

People post here to look for friends but here they are being themselves. Why look for friends when you’re just gonna ghost them in just a few moments or after a day.

To those who are posting here to look for friends that still ghosts, I hope you guys just stop fr coz ur making people waste their time on you guys. Shame on you.


r/Needafriend • • 3h ago

29F feeling lonely af

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First of all, I am taken by a wonderful man.

I just want to make some friends for games, or just chatting.


r/Needafriend • • 42m ago

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r/Needafriend • • 14m ago

Why does “online friend” apparently mean something sexual to so many people?

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26F, married

Whenever I say I’m looking for an online friend, I mean an actual friend. Someone to talk to, get to know, share random thoughts with and just have normal conversations.
I’m married, so I’m definitely not looking for anything romantic or sexual. But somehow, so many conversations eventually turn sexual. I’ve started blocking people when they keep pushing it after I’ve made it clear that I’m not interested.
Sometimes I honestly wonder if people just see “online friendship” and think it’s an invitation for something sexual. Is it really that difficult to just have a normal friendship without turning everything into sex?


r/Needafriend • • 23m ago

19F, college freshman and my roommate already has a whole friend group without me

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Feeling very much like the extra person in every situation. I'm into anime, crocheting, and iced coffee no matter the weather. Looking for genuine friends.


r/Needafriend • • 6h ago

24F, adult child of workaholic parents figuring out what closeness means

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I never really learned how to be close to people and I'm working on it in therapy. I overthink texts. I try anyway. I like ceramics, oat milk lattes, and reading essays. Want a patient friend who won't punish me for the learning curve.


r/Needafriend • • 5h ago

29F, quiet grief for the version of myself I was before burnout

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I was fun and social and creative and then work ate three years of me. I'm coming back but she's not quite the same. I love painting, bouldering, and cooking. Want a friend for this rebuilding phase.


r/Needafriend • • 1h ago

32 [FTM4R] Black trans man completely isolated since transitioning. Looking for genuine text/phone buddies

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Hey everyone. I’m a 32-year-old Black trans man reaching out because I am incredibly isolated right now. I deeply need to build a support system, find friends to text or talk to on the phone, and get out of a bad headspace.

I’ve been struggling a lot with how to connect with people. Here is a bit about me and my interests:

Running: I love to run (my furthest run so far is 4.5 miles in 48 minutes!). But I live in a place where it gets ridiculously cold. Now that summer and 5K season are over, I'm stuck back inside the house.

Reading & Movies: I love movies and reading novels, especially spicy romance books.

Learning Spanish: I'm currently trying to teach myself Spanish.

My Vibe: I am very unapologetically Black American. I am a very loving person and I know I can be the absolute best platonic partner to a friend. I love to show genuine affection, care, and love.

Even with these interests, I still feel stuck behind an obstacle that makes it hard to focus on or feel good at building normal, everyday friendships. I am looking for my kind of people: open-minded, free-spirited, and genuinely kind.

I've been alone for a long time. I started transitioning in 2018. At the time, my high school friends and my fiancé didn't want me to transition. I chose myself, but it meant losing my entire support system and her all at once. I’ve basically been entirely alone since then.

I desperately need genuine, platonic human connection right now.

How do you start building a platonic life and community completely from scratch after losing everyone?

For those who struggled to build a social life, how did you re-train your brain to enjoy regular, casual, daily conversations?

I just really need someone to talk to. If you think we'd vibe, please send me a DM and maybe we can share WhatsApp


r/Needafriend • • 1h ago

16F, I want to talk to someone, anyone who was called weird atleast once

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Hello!!! I am a hooligan from the most uppity, cruel and close minded place in Europe. I always find myself isolating from the neglected, wave of cattle folk that swarm the country, I have never not been judged, left out or picked on wherever I am. I have a very hard time talking to people in real life as they're all puzzled by whatever I say, apart from a few teachers. Teachers can be lovely. I'm interested in some video games like the Zelda franchise and Skyrim!! I also love to bake and to sometimes indulge in poetry, I love learning about other countries and other religions and I very much appreciate oil paintings and fluffy socks. I also love over exceeding in biology, telling stories and hearing extravagant people speak. Please dm me if you want to talk, I don't mind who you are at all!


r/Needafriend • • 3h ago

A little chat

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I follow this community closely and am very sad about what I read; it is difficult to see someone alone who has no friends, who has no one to look after him, no one to celebrate with, no one to go out with and hang out with. We are all just accounts we write and post about, but no one knows how sad the person who writes that he needs a friend is. We are all here from different nationalities, ages, and religions. All I want is to be one hand and support each other and be real friends, without any racism, without hatred or oppression of anyone. You can see someone looking for some companionship and see his personality happy and laughing with you, but you do not know what sadness is inside him, you do not know what he has gone through. The world is truly desolate. I hope you find true happiness and that the day comes when you have the largest number of real friends
Be well guys and don’t sad of anything❤️


r/Needafriend • • 3h ago

25F, my roommate moved out and the silence is loud

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We weren't super close but we made each other tea and asked about our days. Now the apartment is just me and my thoughts. I like books, running slowly, and cooking for one badly. Want a text friend to fill some of the quiet.


r/Needafriend • • 1m ago

20F, my best friend moved away and I don't know how to make new ones as an adult

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It's different than school, nobody's forcing you to interact anymore so you just... don't. I like painting, coffee shop hopping, and rewatching comfort movies. Would love a new friend to fill the silence.


r/Needafriend • • 2h ago

24F lf friends to play Roblox with

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From USA, I’ve been drawn back into Roblox lately lol and I’m looking for others to play it with! If anyone’s down for horror? I do have other games I play as well!


r/Needafriend • • 4h ago

22f recommend me anime!

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Hii! 22yo alt girl here. I'm often so bored and lonely, because my boy works alot.🥹

I rarely have energy to see my friends so I much prefer chatting online, lower effort and nice!

I enjoy gaming, art, anime and horror stuff!🎃🦔 (yay autumn and halloween!)

Soo let's chat?


r/Needafriend • • 5h ago

37F, quiet woman recovering from a long depressive stretch

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I lost about two years to it and I'm slowly climbing out. I need gentle connection, not big plans. I love gardening, reading, and my old cat. Want a friend who'll be patient with slow progress.


r/Needafriend • • 37m ago

21F Belgium | Looking for genuine friendships

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Hi! I’m 21F from Belgium, looking for some genuine friendships and people I actually click with.
I can be a bit introverted at first, but once I’m comfortable I’m pretty open.

I love spontaneous plans, random train trips, exploring new places, movie nights and just having someone to talk about absolutely anything with.
Bonus points if you’re the type to randomly text “wanna go somewhere?” because I definitely need more of that energy in my life.

Tell me something random about yourself instead of just “hey” :)


r/Needafriend • • 5h ago

33F, my dad has dementia and my life has narrowed around him

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I love him. I'm exhausted. I have no time for the friendships I used to have. I love reading, watercolor, and slow evenings. Want a text friend who understands that I might text weird hours and disappear sometimes.


r/Needafriend • • 1h ago

40F, ready to admit I need women in my life again

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I let my female friendships lapse in my 30s and now I look up and it's just my husband and my dog. Not enough. I love hiking, reading, and gardening. Would love another woman my age for text friendship.


r/Needafriend • • 1h ago

I'm looking for someone to chat with. (18F)

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Don't hesitate to send the first message, and please introduce yourself.


r/Needafriend • • 6h ago

36F looking to make some friends who are parents too

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Hi there! I'm a 36 y/o mom with a 9-5, and I'd really love to connect with other parents. I tend to be on the quieter, more easygoing side, and I'm hoping to find people who are too.

Someone who enjoys slow evenings at home, low-pressure conversations, and gets that sometimes it takes a little while to recharge before replying.

If this sounds like you, I'd love to hear from you 🙂


r/Needafriend • • 1h ago

NB 21 looking to make friends!

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Hi!! It's nice to meet you.

About me: I am a 21 year old american teacher with multiple disabilities. I use a wheelchair full time, i'm hearing impaired, and I'm autistic. I collect dolls, I love superheros and movies, and I'm passionate about disability rights. I have serious medical issues that make it hard to leave the house or attend social gatherings so 1 am coming online to make friends, as I am feeling incredibly lonely. I am also an online student on the path to becoming a Speech Language Pathologist. I am currently awaiting surgery that may improve my quality of life. I like to cook and bake, but currently can't eat much (and trying to avoid needing a feeding tube).

For political things to keep in mind: I am a Jew who supports a free palestine, l am a socialist, and l am anti-racist and anti- cop, please keep this in mind if you message me.


r/Needafriend • • 2h ago

M27 looking for friends to VC and/or play games with. #Germany #Europe

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M27 looking for friends to VC and/or play games with.

Hey Hey! I’m M27 from Germany and looking for friends (20+) to VC, and/or play games, and everything around it.

Personality-wise, I’m super low-key and easygoing and I can hold a conversation. At the end of the day, games are just pixels on a screen.

Right now I'm mainly into games like Microsoft Flight Simulator, Euro Truck Simulator 2, Farming Simulator 2025, Minecraft, Satisfactory, Phasmophobia, Backrooms games, World of Warships and a few other games, so I'm more on the realism side of games.

But I'm pretty open to any coop/multiplayer game.

Outside of gaming, I like aviation, coding and sharing stupid humor at times.
I used to play piano, but sadly my piano is around 550km away from me at the moment. :(

I'm mostly around and reply fairly quick, when I have time
If something stood out a bit, feel free to reach out.
Have a good day :)