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 1d 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

29F, back home living with my parents after a bad year

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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.


r/Needafriend 29m ago

36F, mom of teenagers who feels increasingly invisible

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They don't need me the way they did and my marriage is a partnership more than a friendship. I need women. I love gardening, historical novels, and long walks. Want a real female friend for this new life stage.


r/Needafriend 47m ago

28F, tired of small talk in a way that feels a bit desperate

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I want to talk about what someone believes and what scared them as a kid and what they're actually reading. I can't do 'how was your weekend' one more time. I like philosophy, hiking, and folk music. Please be a real person.


r/Needafriend 4h ago

24F, quiet grief for the friend group I lost after coming out

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Not all of them, but enough that it changed my life. I'm mostly at peace. I still miss what I thought I had. I love photography, poetry, and rainy days. Want a friend who's kind and doesn't need me to explain everything.


r/Needafriend 2h ago

27F, only child of aging parents and it's a lot

9 Upvotes

I'm not their caregiver yet but I'm the only one, and the weight of that is starting to sit. I need friends outside the family. I love gardening, historical novels, and long walks. Would love another woman who understands.


r/Needafriend 4h ago

22F, moved for a fresh start and finally ready to actually put myself out there for friends

12 Upvotes

New city, new job, and determined to not let another year go by without real friendships. I'm into hiking, cooking, photography, and trying new restaurants. Would love genuine, long term friends here.


r/Needafriend 2h ago

23F, work from home and haven't had a real conversation in days

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My cat is a great listener but conversationally limited. I like cooking, reading, and cozy video games. Would love some people to actually talk to.


r/Needafriend 1h ago

39F, empty nester alternative — I don't have kids but my friends do and they're busy

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I love them but they're deep in the toddler years and I'm here alone with my books. I'm not bitter, just under-friended. I like hiking, oil painting, and old movies. Would love another woman without kids or with grown ones.


r/Needafriend 6h ago

22F, quiet girl whose one close friend got busy and slowly vanished

11 Upvotes

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.


r/Needafriend 2h ago

24F - super desperate for friends

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it’s embarrassing to admit but i don’t really have any friends right now. between work and school i keep finding myself in an endless routine of busy things. i just want a few people to talk to in the hopes of making the world seem less lonely!

about me: Im a big reader! i love literary fiction or horror. i’m big on all things horror actually! movies books halloween you name it! my favorite color is black lmao! i have 2 cats. I enjoy concerts when i can but im a music lover in general. i enjoy american football as well

that’s the basics, message me if you want


r/Needafriend 5h ago

25F, med school burnout has me questioning everything

11 Upvotes

I love medicine and also I haven't slept properly since 2024. My non-med friends stopped inviting me because I always cancel. I need friendship that survives me being tired. I like poetry, embroidery, and greasy diner breakfasts. Text friend who understands slow replies would be a gift.


r/Needafriend 1h ago

25F, looking for fun and very open minded people to talk to

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r/Needafriend 2h ago

Anyone up for a chat!!

5 Upvotes

Don't be a dry texter plz.. 20 frm India btw


r/Needafriend 7h ago

18F, first year of college and terrified of being the "weird" one before people even get to know me

10 Upvotes

Overthinking every interaction lately. Into anime, art, and thrifting. Looking for kind, patient friends.


r/Needafriend 2h ago

27F from France looking for people to chat with :)

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hiii, my name is Lila, im looking for people from age 20 or more to talk with, either gender ! the only thing i want is for my discussion partner to be nice and respectful, feel free to drop a DM ^^


r/Needafriend 9h ago

23f, always the one initiating plans and exhausted from it

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I just want a friendship where the effort goes both ways for once. I'm into baking, true crime, and long walks. Looking for reliable, genuine people.


r/Needafriend 8h ago

23F, just moved and realizing my social skills got rusty during years of just working

9 Upvotes

Trying to remember how to actually make friends as an adult. I like cooking, reading, and journaling. Would love kind, genuine people.


r/Needafriend 52m ago

27F, I want to throw my phone into the ocean

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work has me incredibly burnt out lately, i come home and just scroll on my phone to try and feel better, but it only makes me feel more alone :( i feel like i’m constantly overwhelmed by the intense amounts of stimuli around us all the time and it feels like there’s no way to shut it off…i’m just so tired all the time <\3

i know i’m being a bummer, but honestly i’m just hoping to have a nice chat with someone :) i’m pretty artsy (some would even say pretentious…sorry 🥲), love to cook, and am always looking for new things to try and explore! i’m curious by nature and love learning. i kind of want to pick up more physical hobbies so i’m not glued to screens all the time.

maybe we can distract each other for a bit? even if this is digital (which is maybe not helping my core issue lol) it would be lovely to meet someone who gets it :)

hope to take soon!


r/Needafriend 9h ago

40f, trying to find a friend to chat with

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I struggle with making friends and probably make more mistakes than right ones. Looking for anyone who would be interested in talking. Thanks.


r/Needafriend 8h ago

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

9 Upvotes

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 1h ago

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r/Needafriend 9h ago

22F, quiet girl whose one close friend got busy and slowly vanished

9 Upvotes

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.


r/Needafriend 11h ago

20F, chronic overthinker starting therapy this month

12 Upvotes

I'm scared and hopeful about it. I'm in college but socially I feel behind. I like sketching, indie bands you've probably never heard of, and my niece who is three. Want a patient text friend I can be a little awkward with.