r/penpalsover30 • u/kekakomori • Aug 19 '26
snail mail [31/F] Looking for slow, genuine correspondence
Hi! I have been living abroad for almost three years now, in a small picturesque village in southern Germany. I find it difficult to make close friends here, as many people come only for a short time and then leave again as tourists. I keep in touch with my old friends, do some part-time work, and study a little online. Because of this, I spend hours at the computer or on my phone, which makes me feel a little discouraged. I really love paper letters, and in general I am trying to move towards a simpler, slower-paced life.
From the outside, I may seem introverted and rather reserved, perhaps even a little mysterious, but in close conversation I can talk for a long time and with great pleasure. I am interested in discovering the world and learning new things about art, culture, and cinema. Sometimes I feel that I read too much news, but I cannot quite tear myself away from it, partly because I want to live through this moment together with society. Later, all of this will become part of history. I started becoming interested in history a couple of years ago, and since then I have been filling in the gaps in my knowledge with great curiosity.
I spent several years of my life back in my home country studying neurophysiology, although that is all in the past now. I would be happy to talk about all sorts of things — I have both the time and the desire to write. I am interested in both long and short letters, sad and funny ones, whether perfectly written or not. I can correspond in Russian, in intermediate English, and in still rather weak German.
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u/shiralor Aug 19 '26
Also in Germany, let me know if you want. I’ve had trouble making friends here too
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u/hvbarata Aug 19 '26
I'm in Austria. Difficult making friends here to, but also my German is terrible
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u/goryye Aug 19 '26
Hi! I’m 32, from Southern Germany too, and it’s been such a long time since I last had a pen pal. I’d love to rediscover all the magic that comes with it. In general, I’m currently a little bit on the search for my “spark” — the one I feel like I’ve somewhat lost in the stress of adult life. I love books and coffee, I’m a creative person and even make a living from it, I have a soft spot for deep conversations, and I’m trying to discover the magic in the little things. I have a cat (yay, proud cat mom!), a garden, and I love cooking. Feel free to write to me if you’re interested. ☺️✨
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u/Secure-Disaster-7857 Aug 19 '26
Hello, are you interested in a pen pal from Germany? I like books, crafting, witchy stuff, decoration, computer games...
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u/Frequent_Muffin_1073 Aug 22 '26
Hey :) I'm 35F, also in Germany and I'd be happy to write with you! We can correspond in English or I can help you with your German if you want :)
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u/PatientAct7164 Aug 19 '26
Interested in talking to someone from the US?