Hi all. I’m 44F from Queensland, Australia looking for a friend who wants to have interesting conversations.

I’m into reading books, writing, hiking, swimming, seeing live music, board games and good tv shows and movies.

What I can offer as a friend: corny jokes, book and movie quotes, great book recommendations and conversations, rambling anecdotes and quirky life observations.

Tell me a quote you love from a book or movie.

Hello 40+ adults!!! I recently moved to a small town and have a very random schedule. I am looking for platonic connection on a variety of topics to chitchat and pass the day or have someone to talk to. It could be intellectual or psychology based as well as daily life or random topics.

It’s getting cold outside. What is everybody plotting out the next couple months to cope with the weather or take escape somewhere warm?

Hello, Reddit! 42F here, working in finance, and still trying to figure out this whole adulthood thing. Life has been a little too serious lately, and I figured it wouldn’t hurt to meet some new people outside my usual circle.

I’m looking for genuine online friendships, interesting conversations, random laughs, and perhaps a little distraction from the everyday chaos of being an adult. I enjoy witty banter, meaningful discussions, hearing about other people’s experiences, and conversations that can go from something completely ridiculous to surprisingly philosophical.

Would prefer talking to people around my age. No pressure to chat every day, no expectations, and definitely no unnecessary drama. Just hoping to meet kind, emotionally mature people who appreciate good conversations and a healthy sense of humor.

If that sounds like your kind of friendship, feel free to say hi! 😊

I came here to make friendship but its not that place where i can make friendship, chat daily, shares hobbies. I don’t know why peoples are so busy with nothing. Although everytime i see post about friendship making and wants to chat but in reality they dont like these. Is it only time pass options? My world of friendship is small due to work & relocation at the age of 35 years later i couldn’t make a friends where i live now.

Can anyone tell me what things depends for making friendship? Money, look appearance, religious choice, regional locations?

I am really confused 😌

Trying to fight off a cold while grinding away at work. Don’t worry, you can’t catch it thru chats. Into hockey, hiking, cooking, movies, roadtrips and more. What are some fall recipes to try? What are you passing out for Halloween? My kids are grown so throwing myself out there to the Reddit wolves. Don’t be shy, maybe we’ll be friends, enemies, or more

Married male, east coast (South Carolina) into the Switch 2, movies and tv shows. Horror, anything marvel/dc related,and deeply rooted in nerd culture, I’m all over it. I am an apple person, have a switch 2 and an Xbox, but I spend most time on the switch and Ipad. I host a radio show 3 days a week, and conversation is my strong suit, so I would love people that can also carry a conversation and have an interest in any of the above. Powerslap and Ufc, some WWE is ok on occasion as well. I’ve had luck twice on here with friends and would love to make 1-2 more friends to feel full in the friend department. One major thing about me - I am unapologetically me. I am 44, like I said, and have that dark humor we all back back then still. Politically I am NOT maga but FAR from liberal, so we will agree on some things and disagree on others. I am not sensitive, and have no filter but am kind-hearted and always mean well. I just don’t feel comfortable if I have to walk on eggshells and prefer to have people in my life that can love and appreciate me for me the way I appreciate people for who they are. There are a few people from the past I’d like to reconnect with if they’re still here…. Christina (my stoner friend that dated a cop), my canadian cheerleading mom friend, Missy in TX, and LoLo in NC. Say hey if you’re around and see this, say hi!

Anyone can reach out, just please put effort into a reply. And try to only message if we share similar interests. Would prefer a similar time zone so we would have time to chat.

I managed most of my life to be relatively friendless. Like most guys we just get on with it and don’t have the time nor the motivation to nurture friendships with other guys. Wife and kid has always been enough - or at least that’s what’s manageable or is what I tell myself.

But lately I find myself really wanting to chat more with people.
I’ve been here before - trying to post for a chat but honestly they rarely ever work out. Either the person has no chat skills, they were only really looking for girl, timezones, whatever. All I know is that posting here has always been a waste of time. I have a few great contacts through other interest groups but not many I would consider friends.

Yet here I am again. A sucker for punishment.

Just looking for someone chill. I want someone who checks in on me every now and then the way I check in on them. Share a random photo of life on their side. Be cool with me sharing the random photo of my wife looking fine. Chat about the continual ridiculous state of us politics, maybe someone into gaming or films or music or 3d printing or has a kid they can’t stop talking about.
I guess much like I imagine a close friend would be in real life. No stress. No pressure. Just a bud with a heart.

If you’re out there get in touch. Great if you have telegram too.

If this is not you please don’t even initiate contact and then slow fade with nothing to say.
We'd both be wasting our time.

Peace. ✌️

I’m a 40M living in Kondapur, Hyderabad, looking to make new friends nearby for casual weekend hangouts over coffee. I love easygoing conversations, chit-chatting about travel and vegetarian food, and discussing general topics. If you’re in or around the Kondapur/Gachibowli area and up for grabbing a coffee and chatting this weekend, feel free to drop a line or send a DM!

Hi Reddit!

I’m Joe, a 45 year old married dad from Massachusetts. My social circle is more of an arc (a little geometry joke for you) and I’d love to make a new friend or two!

Happy to chat on Reddit or discord.

I’m happily married and looking for platonic friendship. I won’t ask for a pic or anything weird like that!

I’ll be upfront. My passions are computers, technology, gaming, etc. I’d love to talk about any of that stuff - or really anything else! I like getting to know people by learning about their interests. I am a lifelong learner and love to pick up new knowledge!

Looking forward to hearing from some of you!

Hey everyone! I’m 47 and live on the East Coast. I work in medical device sales and enjoy fishing, hiking, fitness, off-roading, and horse racing in my free time. I also follow the investment markets and enjoy hearing different perspectives on what’s happening lately

After going through a divorce, I’ve come to appreciate calm conversations, honest communication, and emotionally grounded people. I’m happy to take my time getting to know someone and building a genuine friendship naturally

Feel free to introduce yourself, share your time zone, and tell me what you enjoy doing

Working from home, I have begun to realize I miss the mundane, pointless workplace banter that doesn't exist at my home office. So, instead of continuing to talk to myself like a madman, i am looking for some folks to converse with throughout the day.

I'm 45, married with a ton of hobbies but no time to explore any of them. Cooking, sports, DIY projects, and spending time outside are on the short list. I tend to have the LOTR trilogy soundtrack on in the background while working.

If you're in the same boat, are looking to pass the time while staring at spreadsheets all day amd can hold a conversation about meaningless topics, say hi!

I have met some pretty cool people thru here. We really are the last great generation. 😁😁 I worry for my kids lol. They have no idea what's coming for them some day. I keep trying to tell them. 🤷

F 40+ looking for friends (not dating). New to Des Moines DT perimeters. Music is my love language, Coffee is my reglion. Love working out; running/walking/Yoga. I am outgoing, love to travel, learning new languages/new cultures. I am open for new hobbies. #♓️

Hey everyone! I’m 40 and hoping to meet some genuine friends who enjoy calm conversations and a balanced outlook on life

I can be a little sensitive to stress sometimes, whether it’s work, personal relationships, or the ups and downs of the investment market. I really appreciate people who stay level-headed, think things through, and handle life’s challenges calmly. I’m always happy to hear different perspectives and learn from others

In my free time, I enjoy reading, gardening, visiting museums, and taking long walks. I also practice Pilates and yoga and care a lot about staying active and keeping fit. I believe getting to know someone takes time, and I’m happy to let a friendship grow naturally, one conversation at a time

I live on the East Coast, so I’m in the Eastern Time zone. Feel free to introduce yourself! Tell me a little about where you’re from, your time zone, and what you enjoy doing in your free time. It would be lovely to meet people with similar interests and schedules :-)

Hi there!

I’m a 43 year old guy based in Ontario, Canada, looking for an online friend. Strictly platonic – I’m happily married with two kids, and I’d just love some good conversation with someone.

A bit about me:

• I work in tech, have been a startup founder and I’ve got a few side ventures going (real estate and home building), so my brain is usually juggling a lot.
• I travel a lot for work, so always up about sharing about those experiences.
• I’m a golfer who’s a little obsessed. Don't get to go out much anymore but always happy to swap stories about the good rounds and the very bad ones
• I game on PS5 when I get the chance, mostly story-driven stuff. Last game I played recently was It Takes Two with my son.
• I love to read, and I’m always up for sharing thoughts on whatever I’m currently reading – and I’d love to hear about what’s on your nightstand too
• Family life keeps me busy, so I’m always on the lookout for good travel ideas, weekend activities, and things to do with kids

What I’m looking for:
Someone who enjoys longer, thoughtful messages rather than quick back-and-forth chat. Doesn’t matter where you live – in fact, I’d love to hear what daily life looks like in another part of the world. Talk about work, family, hobbies, books, travel, the ups and downs of midlife... whatever comes up.

I can’t promise lightning-fast replies, but I’ll always write back properly.

If this sounds good, send me a message with a bit about yourself and what you’d like to talk about.

Thanks for reading!

39F- I miss having someone to talk to who shares the intellectual curiosity, appreciates a little depth, and isn't afraid of emotional honesty. Someone I can confide in, whether it's about the mundane details of everyday life, laugh at nothing or talk about the more complicated thoughts we don't always say aloud. Someone who appreciates nuance, challenges my thinking, and understands that not every conversation needs to have a purpose.

I'm not looking for perfection or constant entertainment. Just a genuine connection built on intellectual chemistry, consistency, and the freedom to be entirely ourselves. If any of this resonates with you, my DMs are open.

Hey everyone!

I’m 39m in the Midwest and looking to make some new friend’s! I’m currently separated and have two kids, and two dogs!

I’m a pretty chill person and I’m pretty laid back. I’m a software engineer by day and dad by night. My kids always come first and I try to spend all my time when I can! If I am not in dad mode, I enjoy a lot of different things. I come from a small town and I love to be outdoors. Whether it’s fishing, hiking, camping, you’ll never see me inside lol. I’m a very big into sports and love screaming at my TV every Sunday with the Indianapolis Colts (don’t get me started lol). I’m into college sports as well and can’t wait for college basketball to start back up! I’m a bit of a nerd with technology and comics. I play PC games mostly but love playing classic games too. I love to watch Marvel, DC, or really anything. I’m currently watching the Terminal List. I love to binge shows too!

I’m looking to connect with people around my age. It’s been a stressful year and I’m needing people to be stress free with and be myself.

Here’s a good dad joke for you in the spirit of Halloween:

Why did the scarecrow win an award?

Because he was outstanding in his field!

Welcome!
You’ve Got Mail!

Just looking for some genuine people to talk to daily and get to know! Have those deep conversations with sometimes. joke around with, game with sometimes.

I’m an 80s/90s kid and love to reminisce about those days! Blockbuster, Toys R Us, Bradlees, KB Toys! All that kind of stuff. Also a bonus if you quote alot of movies randomly throughout the day.

I’m 42 and a married father of 2. So it definitely helps if you’re all about that parenting life too!
Especially the tiredness of it all—the never-ending chaos, trying to find time for yourself, and somehow still functioning by the end of the day.

I’m a gamer and play pretty much every genre. I’m on Xbox, PC, and Switch 2, and I also really enjoy Beat Saber on VR. Some favorite games are Fortnite, Kingdom Hearts, Anything Mario and Zelda, Call of Duty, Diablo, and basically anything fun i see in the xbox store and steam.

I’m also into D&D and board games/tcgs too, along with puzzles and book nooks when I’m in the mood for something a little more relaxing.

I love tv and movies of all genres and listen to pretty much all kinds of music. I’m also really big on nostalgia, especially anything from the 80s and 90s. My spotify playlist is all over the place.

I’ve been listening to the Dungeon Crawler Carl series on audiobook.

I’m not into 420 or drinking. You definitely don’t have to share every one of my interests—I’d rather find people who are easy to talk to, have a good sense of humor, can talk about random stuff, and actually want to build a friendship.

Being in the US is a plus, mostly because similar time zones make chatting easier. I know everyone has their own lives and responsibilities, especially other parents, so I don’t expect constant messages or immediate replies.

If we sound like we might get along, send me a message rather than comment on here.

Tell me a top song you’re listening to now old or new! Or a favorite retro tv show/movie! Or even a fun childhood memory. Anything but just ‘hi’

Enjoyed the nice weather this weekend in my neck of the woods. It's not usually this nice for this long this time of year. I'll take it. I handed some candy out to kids tonight so I'm hoping that makes me exempt next weekend....right?

Hi there 46 asian male, married from USA. Looking to meet new friends on here to chat and kill time. What do people do for fun over 40 besides family time?

43F EST I rediscovered reading last year and have read 68 books so far this year. I have a couple of irl friends into the same stuff as me and we really want to play DND or RPG games of some kind, but we are struggling so hard to learn ourselves or find someone willing to play with total newbs. I wish I had picked this up when I was younger.

I love going to Ren faires (7 visits this year!) and am very creative. I was a child actor and was always really outgoing. I miss playing. I have a lot of my own whimsy, but not enough people around me to match my energy.

Part of wanting to play is meeting people that are interested in fantasy. I love reading it and would absolutely love to chat with anyone of similar interests. I love nature (I'm one of those that has rocks all over my house and in every purse) and alternative weirdos. I like the ones that others think are "too much", but I also appreciate a quiet introspective soul. Mostly I like liberal thinkers who enjoy sharing and witnessing joy.

I'm pretty available to chat online regularly if we hit it off!

If any of this speaks to you, hit me up!

I hope you’re all having a good weekend. It’s been pretty lowkey for me. I’m slowly getting myself and the kids ready for the week. I would love someone ti chat with for the evening… maybe more.

It’s hard for me to describe myself. I’m a dad, doing my best to navigate everything I’ve got going on right now. I don’t have many hobbies nowadays. It’s easy to let those things go and get caught up with work and family and life. I have interests, I guess I just need to make time for them.

Give me a reason to check my phone. A reason that isn’t nonsense from work or a fire I have to put out 🙄

Please be able to have a conversation. The one sided chats are exhausting. I make an effort, expecting the same effort isn’t crazy.