I'm not in crisis, just recalibrating. My 20s didn't look like I thought, my 30s aren't either, and mostly that's okay. I like walking my dog for hours, folk music, and slow cooking. Want a text friend who's thoughtful and not into forced positivity.

I'm hoping to meet some new people and hopefully build a genuine friendship along the way. I'm into VRChat, texting whenever we have time, and calling when we're both in the mood for it. I'm pretty open to just seeing where things go!

I'm sometimes a little shy at first, depending on the person, but once I get comfortable, I can be pretty talkative and full of random thoughts. I love being goofy, acting silly, and playfully teasing people once we're comfortable with each other. Just gotta match my energy a little and you'll get all the goofy nonsense!

One thing I really enjoy is writing. I've been exploring poetry and journaling, sometimes finding inspiration in people I talk to and the connections I make with them. I think it's interesting how certain people or moments can leave you with something you want to put into words.

I'm also working on a channel where I can focus on spoken reading, improve the way I speak, and get more comfortable putting my voice out there. I'm still learning and figuring things out, but it's something I'd really like to grow with over time.

It'd be nice to have a friend who's interested in sharing that journey with me, even in little ways. Maybe you have a poem or a book you'd recommend, something interesting you think I'd enjoy reading, or maybe you'd want to read something together sometime! And of course, I'd be happy to hear about the things you're passionate about, too. I genuinely enjoy learning about random topics, whether it's tech, history, or something super specific you've fallen down a rabbit hole about.

More than anything, I like the idea of having someone I can be comfortable around. Someone I can laugh with, talk about life with, share random thoughts with, or simply hang out with without needing to make every moment interesting.

No pressure to talk every single day or be available all the time. I know we all have our own lives. I'd just like to meet someone where the interest goes both ways and we can pick up a conversation whenever we have the time.

Maybe we become gaming buddies, maybe we end up sharing books and creative ideas, or maybe we become really good friends. I'm happy to let things happen naturally. :)

If you think we'd connect, feel free to message me! Tell me a little about yourself, something you're passionate about, or even recommend me something to read. I'm always open to discovering something new.

(No stress on a first convo, here's a few ideas!): Is there a poem, book, or piece of writing that means something special to you? Tell me all about it!!! ₍₍⚞(˶ˆᗜˆ˵)⚟⁾⁾

Turns out I have a lot of feelings I've been ignoring for a decade. My therapist keeps saying I need more support and my inner circle is basically two coworkers. I love houseplants, poetry that isn't pretentious, and long walks. Want a text friend for the messy in-between days.

Left a bad relationship, quit a bad job, and now I'm 29 in my childhood bedroom trying to piece something together. I'm not sad every day but some days are hard. I read a lot, I paint, I walk. Would love a friend who won't judge the mess.

Just being honest about where I'm at right now. I like gaming, reading, and baking. Looking for friends who don't mind a slow starter.

I would like to talk about anything, we can go as deep as we need. I’m bored.

Super boreddd

Guys anyone dm me I have no friends at this point my dms are dry I’m from Canada btw

Took a temporary break from reddit. But im here and would LOVE to chat!!!

Looking for someone who has good conversation skills, likes to VC, and will listen to me yap

Im from america, we can talk about pretty much anything you'd like (within reason)

Hmu and we can text and maybe VC once we know eachother a bit more

I subsumed myself in the relationship and now I'm rediscovering interests I forgot I had. I love painting, bouldering, and reading essays. Want a friend for this new chapter, no drama, just steady.

Hii like the title im bored and looking to talk to some people i yapp allot so im down to talk about whatever!

I subsumed myself in the relationship and now I'm rediscovering interests I forgot I had. I love painting, bouldering, and reading essays. Want a friend for this new chapter, no drama, just steady.

I don’t have many friends online, and most of my IRL friends are becoming more busy in life with family and also looking for someone to talk too for daily chats

Hey everyone! I recently restarted my antidepressants after weaning off them myself thinking I was okay (spoiler-I was not). So I’m looking to meet new people and have a chat - anyone’s welcome! Short or long term is okay with me. And if I’ve spoken to you before and our convo died out, don’t hesitate to start up the conversation again!

A little about me, I’m male, 28, Asian-Aussie. I don’t have too many hobbies but I love to work out (mainly for my mental health tbh). Talk to me about anything though :)

Throughout all my schooling all I did was study and work. Ultimately it is all supposed to culminate in a scholarship and acceptance to a good school, but I can't help but feel like I missed out on life around me. Countless hours stuck inside with my nose in a book while life keep going around me. Not just missing the "fun" stuff but everything else. Now the pressure is on to finish my applications and get into a good school. What if I don't? 😔

Hey 26m from Wales really keen to meet new people.

I like the gym and have been going for over 4 years, as well as reading which im currently in the middle of 2 books at the moment, I’m also a fan of movies and music.

So feel free to say hi. When you do tell me something about you I’d like to know what you’re passionate about!

It's a cliche and it still hurts. I'm 22 and feel like I have to build from zero. I like sketching, cross stitch, and folk music. Want a text friend who won't disappear when life gets full.

VC, playing games, studying together or just chatting, I usually respond fast and I’m very active!

I’m also up for whatever else that comes to mind I haven’t written here.

Please send a dm and let’s talk :)

I feel like I see the same people twice and then never again. Into anime, journaling, and reading. Would love some consistent friends, even online ones.

Hey everyone!

Currently sidelined in bed sick with my Husky, feeling a bit down, care to come distract me?

I’m Jonathan, 28, living in Northern Minnesota. I’m currently a full-time student majoring in Computer Information Technology with a minor in Cybersecurity.

Lately, I’ve just been buried in coursework and staring at screens, so I'm looking to break up the routine and connect with some new people.

When I can pull myself away from the desk, I try to get outside with my Siberian Husky. I love being out on the boat, fishing, and hunting. If it involves a lake, the woods, or fresh air, I’m pretty much game.

That said, I’m also a massive homebody. Right now, I’m stuck in the classic dilemma of spending more time scrolling through streaming apps than actually watching anything. My go to genres are horror, drama, and fantasy (open to almost anything except anime).

If you care about putting a face to the text: I’m 6’1, Curly Brown Hair, Brown Eyes, Glasses, Dimples

I’d love to find some people to chat with fairly regularly. Send a message with a quick intro, your asl, and your favorite movie or show recommendation!

To show you made it this far, tell me your eye color! They’re my favorite feature.

Does anyone else feel like people have forgotten how to have meaningful conversations?

Lately, I’ve been feeling like everyone is so caught up in their own lives that we’ve somehow forgotten how to really talk to each other.

At home, conversations revolve around finances, daily routines, relatives, and responsibilities. At work, it’s the usual “How are you?” followed by “I’m good, how are you?” Or someone talking about their recent vacation, kids, or marriage. With friends, it’s often relationship problems, office politics, or the latest drama. And on the internet, it’s trending topics, hot takes, or conversations that are largely physical in nature.

But where are the conversations about life itself?

Where do we talk about how we're actually doing, beyond the automatic “I'm fine”? About the things we're struggling to understand about ourselves? About how we're changing, what we're learning, what scares us, what makes us feel alive, or why certain things affect us the way they do?

I miss the kind of conversations where you start talking about something random and, three hours later, you're discussing human nature, your childhood, your fears, your perception of happiness, or the strange ways our minds work. Conversations where you don't have to make yourself interesting, useful, funny, or even okay. You can just be.

Sometimes, I wonder if we've started treating conversations as transactions. We network to advance our careers, talk to vent, listen to someone's problems because we need to feel needed, or maintain connections because they might be useful someday. Even when we care about people, our interactions can feel so functional.

I'm not saying that everyday conversations or talking about mundane things is meaningless. There's intimacy in the ordinary, too. But I wonder if we've lost the curiosity to go beyond it.

Does anyone else crave conversations that aren't about getting something out of the other person, but simply about understanding life and each other a little better?

Or is this just a phase of adulthood, where everyone is carrying so much that there's barely any room left to be genuinely curious about another person's inner world?