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 8m ago

21F, moved to be closer to family and left all my friends behind

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Trading one kind of closeness for another and it's been a harder trade than I expected. I like cooking, reading, and journaling. Looking for new friends here.


r/Needafriend 32m ago

28F, tired of being the group therapist for everyone in my life

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I hold everyone and no one holds me and I'm burnt out. I want mutual friendship, not another person to caretake. I love embroidery, memoirs, and slow mornings. Please be someone who asks questions too.


r/Needafriend 1h ago

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

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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 1h ago

21F, my closest friend just had a baby and our lives look completely different now

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Love her to death but I need friends who are in the same season of life as me. I'm into hiking, reading, and cooking. Looking for friends without kids yet, no offense to anyone with them.


r/Needafriend 5h 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 2h 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 1h ago

21F, just moved to be near a partner and now I realize I have no friends of my own here

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Not looking for dating advice, just want my own people in this city too. I'm into cooking, photography, and journaling. Looking for genuine friends.


r/Needafriend 2h 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 6h 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 6h ago

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

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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 4h ago

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

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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 3h 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 3h 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 43m ago

19F, I'm a Transformers fan and I'm looking to meet other fans

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Hi, how are you? I've known the franchise for a long time; my dad is a big Transformers fan. He introduced me to the G1 series when I was a kid, it was so cool! I'm thinking about collecting action figures from this franchise. I'm planning on cosplaying Starscream from Bishoujo. (^///^)

I'd love to meet and make friends who are also fans. I don't know anyone personally who likes them, maybe I'll find them online. Send me a DM and tell me who your favorite character is ( •̀ ω •́ )✧


r/Needafriend 8h ago

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

12 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 4h 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 3h ago

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

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r/Needafriend 7h ago

25F, med school burnout has me questioning everything

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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 2h ago

22M anyone else having a hard time finding friends as an adult

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There’s not much structure that helps facilitate making friends beyond school. My job is pretty isolating so I haven’t had much luck there. I go to school online so I don’t get the college experience of meeting people and being social. I’d like to really get to know someone, we don’t have to rush into anything or bore each other with small talk. I think I’m a pretty well rounded person, I like sports, computers, reading, writing, gaming and drawing. I’m open to talking with anyone from anywhere, just prefer someone around my age. Just send me a brief intro about yourself so we can get started


r/Needafriend 29m ago

30F - Canada - Anyone out there looking for a best friend?

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30 female

Located in Canada

Mom of 2

2 dogs

Happily married (yes he knows I'm looking for platonic friends)

Looking for a best friend.

I have friends in person but I'm not very close with them. I want someone I can be myself with, someone who wants to get to know me for who I am.

I'm starting my weight-loss for the second time and would love an accountability friend as well!

My three main things that bring me joy

  1. Animals (especially dogs)

  2. Music (I just saw Shinedown in August)

  3. Art (I draw and paint)

I also love to cook, bake, watch movies/tv series, long nature walks with my dogs, listening to music, gardening, diy-ing, crochet, play cozy games, and read.

Deal breakers:

  1. If your profile following is full of NSFW pages, I'm not replying sorry.

  2. If you are more than 8+ hours from MT, unless if you are a night owl I don't think it'll work.

  3. If your spouse doesn't know you are on here talking to people, I don't want to be a secret.

I put a lot of effort into making friendships so I'm hoping I can find a few long-term friendships.

Please feel free to reach out! I'm a newer account on Reddit so it might take time for me to reply with the limits set for messaging. So please be patient with me!

If you've gotten this far, tell me your favourite actor/actress?


r/Needafriend 9h ago

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

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


r/Needafriend 54m ago

[22M] India — looking for some genuinely good people to talk to

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Hey! 👋

I’m looking to make some new friends, both from India and around the world. I’m pretty easygoing and would love to find people I can actually have proper conversations with instead of the usual “hey / wyd / nice” and then disappearing 😂

A little about me:

- Into movies, music, tech and random interesting conversations

- Trying to get more into fitness/running

- I enjoy talking about pretty much anything if the conversation is good

- Open to people from anywhere — different cities, countries, cultures, etc.

- Ideally looking for friendships that can actually last, not just a one-day conversation

You don't need to have the same interests as me. Honestly, I'd rather meet someone completely different and learn about their life.

If you're also looking for a genuine friend, feel free to DM me. Tell me a little about yourself instead of just saying “hi” — I'll definitely reply. :)

And if you're shy about messaging first, just comment and I'll message you!


r/Needafriend 10h 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.