howdy all. 33f in Texas who is after some meaningful and genuine connections :) friends of all shapes and sizes welcome!

tell me the story of how you got that scar. or what’s one thing you’ve done that was probably hashtag illegal but you were never caught for. what’s the biggest puzzle you’ve ever done. have you ever had a Lego build smash.

let’s be weirdly, wonderfully human together.

ps if you’re cute i will flirt with you :)

I love conversations that begin with absolutely no expectations and somehow become the most interesting part of the night.

The kind where one of us says something unexpectedly clever, the other answers a little too honestly and suddenly you’re three tangents deep discussing who knows what.

There’s something addictive about meeting a person you were never supposed to meet.

Someone outside your usual circles. Someone whose stories you haven’t already heard and whose next response you can’t quite predict. A completely unfamiliar mind to wander through, flirt with and see what happens when neither of us is trying too hard.

That’s what I’m looking for here.

Not a résumé exchange. Not perfectly rehearsed answers or twelve polite messages about work. I want the conversation that takes an unexpected turn and becomes the reason neither of us goes to sleep when we planned to. The kind where the teasing gets better, the replies get faster and…

I’m drawn to wit, curiosity, confidence, and personality. People who are unapologetically themselves. Tell me the story you usually save until someone has earned it. Send me the song that sounds better after midnight. Give me an opinion I can challenge, a confession I can’t ignore or a question that catches me slightly off guard.

Maybe we trade a few messages and leave each other with something new to think about. Maybe there’s an immediate spark. Maybe the conversation develops that rare little pull that makes you check your phone more often than you’d ever admit.

No plan, no expectations. 

Just two interesting strangers and a conversation with enough chemistry to make ending it feel like a gamble.

So Mr. Right Now. What’re we talking about?

I'm inhaling something that's legal in some countries and would love some company. Have a chill genuine conversation. We might be friends, I don't know and no pressure about it. If you're also inhaling MJ and is into vc, and if you're 30 or above, feel free to shoot me a dm.

I'm a single, 32 year old Dubliner, who believes in kindness and honesty. I'm exceptionally good at giving advice I forget to follow, performing exorcisms on compoopers, forging medieval weapons from office packaging, and refurbishing iPods, (while envying people who can actually solder). I enjoy rolling up my sleeves for home improvement and finding problems for myself to fix. I also sometimes dance to jazz and would like to come back to chess. Not big into sports, unless it involves me doing laps in the pool or skiing down the snowy alpine and falling with style. ⛷️🏊‍♀️🕺

I listen more than I talk since my ear to mouth ratio is 2:1, and I tend to be a calm presence while others figure themselves out. When I do open up, I try to be creative and come up with worst-case-goofball catastrophes with a dry sense of humor. Like if office printers ever became sentient, what office supplies would we use to defend ourselves from the robot uprising? Questions like that still keeps me awake at night... 🤔😳

Physically, I carry a build standing at 5'6" that's somewhere between slim and 'dad bod'. I also include dark hair, a beard, glasses and hazel eyes which I've been told that "dance in the light". I rarely drink and I am also a non-smoker.

I'm keen to explore life (or parts of it) with a kind and (emotionally) intelligent person, who communicates openly and honestly. We'd be eachother's Player 2 in our respective campaign for quiet world dominance, the occasional dance partner, a sexy confidant and brilliant co-conspirator. I'm a practical person, and I appreciate someone who cultivates mutual respect, support and consistency as a baseline.

Thanks again for reading. If you're interested in adopting me as the Shrek for your Fiona, or the Donkey for your Dragon.... Give me an idea of who you are as a person, what you look like, and what caught your eye. I'd be delighted to hear from you!

Trying out this just to see whats out there. Nerdy dude, sure, but so much more.

What im looking for:
• Someone I genuinely connect with.
• Shares some same interests but is willing to adventure in to new things.
• Someone who really values trust and communication.
• Mutual physical attraction, i know im not everyone’s cup of tea either.

Me:
• Im 5'6 if height is an issue for you there you go
• I have long dark hair, tattoos, my ears are pierced, and i wear glasses.
• Id say Im fairly good looking. Willing to trade pics if you'd like in DMs.

• I enjoy gaming (the biggest hobby easily)
• Anime
• Reading! (started reading as a hobby last year and Im proud of it :P)
• Going for a drive with the windows down and jamming or riding the motorcycle, walking my dog, playing basketball, etc.

• My music taste is all over the place i listen to pretty much anything. - screamo, punk pop, metal, indie rock, hip-hop, rap, edm... the list goes on.. just not really country. Always down to be introduced to new music. 😃

• Im a very honest person, oh and i love to tease! Also i have pretty flirty personality so...
• 420 friendly.
• Im an open book and i don't mind talking about anything really, although im not too big into discussing politics, although i do have my own opinions about it. Not really religious either.
• I have no kids, never married.

Hey friends ☺️

I am tall (6ftish), plus sized, white with curly reddish hair and glasses. I love music (2000s/2010s indie/alt has been hitting recently), podcasts (scams, cults, white collar crime), tv shows (think Community, Parks and Rec, the Mindy Project), calming crafts and nature walks. Politically I am a leftist and I hold those values closely. I have a lil cat named Bijou who is feisty af. I am disabled (🧠) and am not able to work rn, hence all the free time. I work full time on my mental health and establishing healthy routines for myself. That being said, I am not looking for someone to support me except emotionally lol. I dabble in the dating sites but I find Reddit people are more my style so I’m curious if anyone is out there for me. Message me if you think we’d get along!

I’m a 50‑year‑old guy in Toronto who’s got his life together, a dry sense of humour, and a habit of catching people off guard in good ways. I’m outdoorsy, active, and a little bit mischievous — the kind of person who can talk travel, wine, or the kind of stories you only tell when the lighting’s low. I’m here because I miss that feeling when a conversation starts slow, gets playful, and suddenly you’re both leaning in a little. I’m not looking for chaos — just someone curious, confident, and open to seeing where chemistry goes. If you like a man who’s grounded, flirtatious, and knows how to keep things interesting, send a message. Tell me what kind of trouble you’re in the mood for.

Seeking a man aged 37-50 in Connecticut or one of the surrounding states. If this is not you, please do not DM me. I would like to eventually be able to meet up in person on a regular basis.

I would like to build connection and trust and create a friendship with the goal of it developing into a relationship. If you do not have the ability to make time for someone, we will not align.

I’m 5’4”, blue eyes, brown hair, curvy. Alt/goth-ish. Tattooed and planning on more. Mother to one teenager and one dog. Married and divorced once. I vape but plan to quit by the end of the summer. I am 420 friendly. I have a great job that I enjoy.

I love thrifting/antiquing, flea and farmers markets, dive bars, cooking, reading, snuggling on the couch watching movies, collecting things like stickers, bones, enamel pins, souls of the damned. Always down for bowling or an arcade.

If you meet my criteria and feel like we’d vibe, please send a DM with your age, location, and your opinion on hot vs cold lobster rolls.

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Hello everyone. I'm giving it a shot again,and I'm looking to connect with new people and hopefully make a friend or two. I love cooking, crochet,video games, cars and horror movies. I'm getting back into reading, so if you have any book recommendations feel free send them over here. Well that's a little about me, thanks for stopping by. 💜

Hey everybody!

I am from Germany and I am 32 years old. I am respectful, polite, kind, empathetic and funny. I'm very selfless, it's more important for me that you have pleasure and satisfaction. Consent and that you feel comfortable are very important things to me. I would also say I am a LGBTQ+ ally and a feminist. We can just talk normally in the beginning and get to know each other and then see where that leads us 😊

I am partial to women with more to love, but I welcome all bodies and sizes to message me.

I just wish, I could make a woman feel like she is the most beautiful woman in the world, make her feel appreciated and desired.

So yeah, message me if you are interested 😊

Little about me 40m INFJ.

As I am getting older I am starting to realize a lot of things about myself and the focus I put on others rather than my own needs. Im really wanting to make some changes in my life in personal growth, health, fitness, mindset and lifestyle.

I love art, I love the gym, reading, movies, tv, writing, all that jazz and jumbo.

Lets connected see what happens.

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I'm naturally introverted (but still like to go out and explore) and deal with a bit of social anxiety, so my circle is pretty small. I'm looking for someone to laugh with, share late-night conversations, send random memes to, and see where it goes. Love voice chats and down to swap pics!

A little about me:

- 6'2"

- Supervisor by day

- Huge nerd: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, fantasy, video games, and a little anime

- Love movies and TV

- I stay active and enjoy going to the gym

- I love cooking and baking

What I'm looking for:

Someone kind, affectionate, and a little goofy. Someone who's comfortable being themselves and enjoys flirting, good morning texts, sharing little moments from their day, and slowly building a genuine connection.

I'm especially drawn to empathy, honesty, and a good sense of humor. If you have an accent... well, I probably won't get tired of hearing your voice.

Distance doesn't matter as much as effort. If we click, we can figure out the rest together.

If any of this sounds like your kind of person, send me a message. Tell me about your favorite comfort movie, what game you're currently playing.

I never know what to say in these things. I’ll try to keep it brief and to the point.

37 year old guy from the north east. I’m not looking for anything particular, just someone to who’s easy going and able to hold a conversation.

I’m a pretty avid reader. I like music (metal, hardcore, rock-like stuff etc). I play guitar. I occasionally play video games, but very infrequently. I occasionally go fishing (I don’t catch much of anything). I don’t really watch TV so I have no idea what shows are cool or what anyone is talking about. Socially and politically I’m very progressive, if that matters. I like banter, dark humor, and just not taking things too seriously.

I think I’ve covered the basics… maybe. If think we’d mix well, send me a message. It doesn’t need to be a fancy introduction or anything crazy, it’s only Reddit after all.

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I've been trying to lose weight for the last 4–5 months, and for the first time in my life I've actually stayed consistent and made real progress. Things are going well, but I still lose motivation on a lot of days.

I eat two meals a day and try to prepare healthy, filling meals instead of just eating less. The excitement I had at the beginning isn't really there anymore, and some days the whole process just feels repetitive and boring.

I'm looking for someone to meal plan with and maybe prepare food together 2 - 3 times a week. Having to decide what to eat every single day is exhausting, so I want to start making monthly meal plans. I also want to prepare freezer-friendly meals or ingredients in advance to make things easier.

The problem is that cooking and eating healthy has started to feel like a chore, and I'm honestly getting tired of it. I think it would be much easier and more enjoyable to do this with someone else. If you're in the same situation, maybe we can plan our meals together, try new recipes, and make this whole process a little less boring.

If you're in a different time zone and still want to join, that's totally fine! We can make our meal plans and share photos of what we cook and eat. Of course, similar time zones (GMT+3) would be nice since cooking or meal prepping at the same time could make it more fun.

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Hi there I'm 39 M from the UK looking to make some new online friends i enjoy reading walking spending time with my dogs who keep me busy as well as watching TV shows and films I have seen quite a few 😅 I'm looking for people with similar interests but am open to talk about most things

Okay, I have officially reached the "maybe my person is hiding somewhere on Reddit" stage of dating, so here we are lol.

I'm 31 and live near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. I'm a widowed mom to two-year-old twins, a boy and a girl, and l also have a black Lab mix who is basically my third child. My life can be chaotic, but it is also full of love, snacks, toddler nonsense, dog hair, and someone always needing something from me.

I'm 5'4", curvy/plus-size, mixed Black and white, with blue eyes, short dark curly hair, and glasses. I'm happy to exchange pictures once we've spoken a little, because attraction matters, but I'm not trying to lead with a full photoshoot for the men of Reddit lol.

Personality-wise, I'm affectionate, sensitive, sarcastic, a little awkward, and probably too honest once I feel comfortable. I can be introverted and definitely prefer being at home with someone I love over going out to crowded bars every weekend. I like meaningful conversations, laughing over stupid things, sending random thoughts throughout the day, and feeling like the person I'm talking to actually wants to know me.

Some of the things I'm into:
Thrifting, consignment stores, flea markets, and finding weird vintage things I absolutely do not need
Metaphysical shops, crystals, astrology, spirituality, and anything slightly mysterious
Indie horror games and watching video-game playthroughs
Games like Persona, Dragon Age, and Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines
Shows like The X-Files and Twin Peaks
Horror, mysteries, weird internet rabbit holes, and conversations that go in completely unexpected directions
Staying home, getting comfortable, ordering food, and watching something together while pretending we're going to stay awake

I'm looking for an actual relationship. Not a situationship, secret hookup, "let's just vibe," or a married man who is allegedly leaving his wife sometime within the next three business years.! want something intentional, monogamous, affectionate, emotionally safe, and eventually serious.

I'm most attracted to men who are kind, masculine, protective, family-oriented, loyal, emotionally mature, and comfortable taking initiative. I appreciate a traditional/provider-minded man not because I expect to contribute nothing, but because I'm happiest in a relationship where the man genuinely enjoys leading, providing stability, and making his partner feel cared for. I'm not looking for a roommate-style 50/50 relationship where we Venmo each other for toilet paper.

You need to be comfortable dating a mother and understand that my children are a permanent and very important part of my life. I'm not expecting anyone to immediately step into a father role, but I am only interested in someone who could eventually embrace being part of a family. Please be genuinely single, emotionally available, and done entertaining multiple women.
I'm not looking for a pen pal who lives across the world. Ideally, you're somewhere in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or within a realistic driving distance. I'm open to talking online first, but the goal would be to meet and build a real-life relationship not message forever while pretending distance is irrelevant.

Send me a message with your age, location, what you're looking for, and a little about your life. Please give me more than "hey" or "wyd." Tell me your favorite strange, creepy, nerdy, or completely random interest so I know you actually read this.

After posting ad infinitum in various subs, I accept that the Reddit success rate is like "getting struck by lightning," or finding a "needle in a haystack," but let's buck all those lame cliches, and make something happen! I will say that if I am only optimistic about a few things, one of them is definitely romance. (Or, at worst, an engaging chat.)

I journal, collect seaglass, and make some of the best paper snowflakes you've ever seen. During Covid, when everyone was making sourdough bread, I learned from YouTube how to make beef barely soup because I couldn't find a good one in NYC. I make my bed every morning, and it would irk me if I didn't. I was a golf teaching pro and still love the game, and am deeply into the NY Yankees. Would love to find a tennis or pickleball partner, and I can throw footballs, baseballs, Frisbees and the like. Uno? Scrabble? Bocce? Monopoly? Bowling? Pickup basketball? Let's goooooo!

Lately, I've had Phish on repeat, but I also listen to odd things like drum corps, popular things like 70s soft rock, 90s nu metal, Rage Against The Machine, Radiohead, The Eagles, The Who, and more. Politics has me consumed, and I'm definitely concerned about where we're headed. The midterms can't come fast enough. All the documentaries on Netflix have been watched, and I read almost exclusively non-fiction books (or memoirs) in order to learn something new. Please tell me something you're reading?

Romantically, I thrive in relationships, and I am absolutely your best "let's-solve-x-problem," while being a devoted listener, conversationalist, great kisser, and cheerleader. I want nothing more than for you to succeed! I'm drawn to thinkers, therapists, helpers, do-ers, creatives, musicians, etc., who enjoy some physical activity and are likely slender or in shape, can carry a conversation, has their own opinions, and might just wow me with intellect and verve. I'm definitely old-school, and love PDAs, and giving flowers, back rubs and forehead kisses (when appropriate.)

If any of this slightly caught your attention, please share a reply, and be willing to meet, (not just chat) if we connect. Seeking someone local or local-ish.

I live in the south metro, but open to the Twin Cities area. I am single, employed, a homeowner, and a homebody. No kids, pets. Hobbies include exercise, listening to music, trying to read books, and video games. Hope to hear from you! Meeting in public is a good next step after chatting. Then hopefully cuddles 😄

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Hey y'all, does anyone else feel like they have so much to say in one of these posts, yet the moment they open up a fresh one their mind just goes blank?

Anyways, congrats, we all survived to the midweek. Just a few more days to go and then the weekend is back. Work was more of work today, that's for sure. Also some please take Texas out of the oven, this heat is ridiculous!

About me: former chef, a creative type and a nerd at heart with a sense of humor. I love being outdoors but I'm also down with a rainy day on the couch with a good book. I love everything from sci-fi to historical fiction to fantasy. Life is an adventure and I prefer for every day to be something new.

What am I looking for? Great question and I honestly don't have a damn clue. I like to approach every opportunity I can and keep my expectations low. Hoping to know whatever it is I'm after when I see it type of situation. Maybe it's just casual flirty banter or maybe something more, I guess we will find out in the end.

Anyways drop me a line and if you bothered to make it this far and read the fine print let me know what song is currently stuck on repeat in your head. (I miss you by blink 182 is stuck in mine) Looking forward to getting to know you.

* No experience needed, applicant will be trained

* Paid in memes and pup pics

* Must work weekends and holidays

* Must be fluent in sarcasm

* Must come in early and stay late

* Benefits include being my bff and that’s about the best benefit ever.

I'm guessing you're wanting to know about me now huh? Well you're in luck because I feel like sharing some Fun Hobbies (lol jk they aren't fun at all, kinda sad TBH) I like to partake in, here there are!

Hobbies include...

* Switching between the same 4 apps for hours.

* Not speaking to anyone for days at a time.

* Listening to the same songs i listened to 15 years ago.

* Putting myself in situations that will never exist

* Long walks to the liquor store.

* Staying in my pajamas way too long.

* Staying up wayyyy too late.

* Being tired all day due to previous statement.

* Drinking everything but water.

* Putting stuff in my cart online but never checking out.

* Making lists of things i will never do.

So yeah! If that sounds like your type of friend, hit me with an orange envelope. Due to difficulty with trying to keep a conversation with someone with the opposite schedule, please be somewhat close to central time. Or just like…not opposite Lol. Mention the phrase Pineapple on pizza so I know you read the entire thing please 😊

Hi, I'm M31 and looking for a little evening chat.

I have a small game to get the conversation started. I love riddles, so I'll give you one. If you guess the right answer (creative answers count too), you can ask me any question about me, or anything you're interested in or would like to hear my opinion on.

My English isn't perfect, but I do my best. Just DM me if you're interested. :)

This can’t be any worse than dating apps, right?

Freshly 39, single, never married, no kids.

Me:

I love to make things - I bake (lately bread, I’m late on the sourdough train), I brew (mead specifically, yes I’m likely as dorky as I sound), I weave (I picked up chainmaille again recently after years away).

I love to learn new things, and I will opine. Predictably, I love a good banter or heated discussion.. so long as no one expects to “win.”

I read voraciously. Mostly fantasy, but I dabble in anything that sparks interest. My nonfiction skews to the Big Questions - the nature of reality, physics, how the universe started. I guess I stay true to the “appreciates world-building” theme?

I love to be outside and in nature, the irony being I live in a city (which I often debate leaving). Recently my travel has revolved around hiking in beautiful places around the world. I prefer travel over vacations, and yes there absolutely is a difference!

What I’m looking for:

While I wouldn’t mind a friendship growing from a response to this post, ideally I’m looking for a partner. Someone who’s sure about the core of what they want. Not perfect or without baggage, that’s boring and frankly kinda suss; but someone who knows that building something together means compromise and work.

I’m generally an agreeable and flexible person, but I’m not interested in doing the emotional labor of a relationship on my own. I appreciate kindness over niceties, and a balance of teasing wit with earned vulnerability.

I value my life as it is now - good community, friends and family, an awesome dog, financially sound - so I’m holding out for someone awesome. Someone who engages, sparks interest, and wants to go toe-to-toe with a partner.

Tell me something you’re passionate about. Maintain a conversational volley. Read this entire post and tell me if you prefer sweet or savory cornbread. Be authentic and candid. I’m not one for small talk, and I can’t keep it going for long. I value what’s on the inside more, but I’m only human and looks are part of compatibility for me. Let’s plan to exchange SFW pictures within the first few messages.

Hiya Reddit, I’m sure this will get lost in a never ending sea of posts of the same types of people look for the same amounts of connection but I’m here to annoyingly add another!

I’m a 31 year old from Texas (not the yikes part, also a leftist), who works full time and just wanting to find a connection that I can message and talk with constantly and have become my favorite notification. I haven’t had much luck with these kind of endeavors irl lately so wanted to give here a shot!

At the advice of someone else on here I guess some physical description is good for this sort of thing as well (I get it, we all have preferences!). I’m 5’8” (painfully average), Latino and am physically fit (not a statue or anything don’t have that sort of expectation lmao) and am always working on myself in that regard!

I have my life pretty well put together and my interests include the usual video games, anime and nerdy things with a few of my favorites down below! I’m also getting back in love with the gym and am a long time practitioner of Muay Thai so activity is a big plus for me!

For a list of my kpop favorites: Le Sserafim, Illit, Aespa Stray Kids, Enhypen, and Ateez are some of my faves!

Manga: Chainsaw Man, Dandadan, Akane-Banashi, Blue Box

Hope that this finds some people who are interested and reach out via DM! And if not why do you care? Did you even read this far?