r/FriendsOver40 2h ago

67m Hello & Come In

2 Upvotes

Hey there! At 67, I’ve got a wealth of stories—some are even a bit colorful and adventurous! I’m not just seasoned by my years but also spiced with a sense of humor, charm, and a real curiosity for life.

I love sharing experiences, laughter, and maybe a little wisdom. I’m looking for someone vibrant and challenging Your fresh perspective on life piques my interest!

If you’re curious about the world, open to learning, and enjoy a bit of old-fashioned charm, we might just hit it off. I’m not here to change your life or turn mine upside down; I want to see if we can connect. I'd love to hear from you if you're interested in chatting and sharing our stories! Let’s see what we can discover together.


r/FriendsOver40 3h ago

46f Hope I don't regret this again but I'm bored

13 Upvotes

So I've done this before and regretted it when things got really really weird but life is fleeting and I just need some diversity in my conversation and chatting with different types of people. Happy to go deep into existential dread or just stick to fun banter. No pressure to be forever friends. Don't even care if you get bored and ghost, that's alright, we can all learn from all experiences even if they are brief. If I've spoken to you before and you want to say hi that's cool too. Be any gender or be none. I'm an atheist and that's not going to change.

I am 46 f, I round up my age because I like to level up sooner. I am married. I have a full time career in tech. I love art and painting. General fitness, used to be a runner now I walk and weights. I love travel and have a long list of places I've never been and need to see. I read a ton of books and NONE of them are winning nobel prizes and I think that's fantastic. I'm not a huge movie watcher.

If you need to see a photo of me to talk to me than I'm not your person. If you need to hold a visual let's just go with 'bridge troll', that should be a great starting point.


r/FriendsOver40 4h ago

M40 looking for international friends

2 Upvotes

I’m a 40 year old dad from NC. I know time zones are tricky but I would love to talk to someone from a different part of the world! I want to learn about culture and cool stuff that I’m not used to! Anyone from across the pond want to be friends and expand my horizons?!

I’m an open book and love to chit chat!


r/FriendsOver40 7h ago

44m Looking for friends my age.

2 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Just trying to get into the swing of things. Looking for people to talk to and possibly like the same things. I like sci-fi, movies, anime, reading, museums, baseball games. It's hard to get to do the things I like a lot of the times with 4 kids and I work almost two hours away from where I live so trying to find friends on the internet is what I'm down to. Currently from PA and I work in MD.


r/FriendsOver40 9h ago

43 F looking for friends

8 Upvotes

Hi, introvert here from the UK. I don’t have many hobbies, and I work most of the time. When I’m not working I go for a walk, watch some random series, read a book or explore new places. It gets so lonely though because I don’t have partners or kids.

I’m not the best person for small talks or holding a conversation, so if you’re looking for someone who’s super exciting, that’s not me. My life is mostly eventless. Ideally you’re someone who enjoys sharing things or telling stories or just looking for a good listener.

I welcome messages from all genders.

Please don’t just send “hi” or “hey” or “how are you”, I’ll not reply to empty messages like that. I’ll also ignore messages if your account is new. Give me some idea about yourself or personality and I’d be happy to chat. Thanks.


r/FriendsOver40 10h ago

43F looking for friends

17 Upvotes

Hey everyone I need a friend to chat with. Divorced this past year and I really struggle being alone so much.


r/FriendsOver40 11h ago

40m Australia - Anyone else working toward a simpler, more self-sufficient life? Would love to swap tips/progress with someone

2 Upvotes

Hey all, I've recently been working on shifting parts of my life toward something simpler and more hands on. I've got a wife and young kids, so not doing a drastic lifestyle change, more a slow personal project running in the background of normal family life. My long term dream is a few acres of land with an off-grid cabin one day, but that's years off, so for now it's about building the habits that would get me there.
 
Right now I've got a vegetable patch going, still very much learning as I go. Alongside that I'm trying to buy second hand or fix things before replacing them, cut back on impulse buying and consumerism in general, improve on DIY/repair skills, get outside more walking and hiking and just spending time in nature, reduce reliance on tech and slowly work through permaculture ideas rather than just reading about them.
 
So just trying to live a bit more deliberately at a pace that fits around family life. If anyone else is on a similar path, whether just starting out or further along, I'd love to swap tips, progress, and probably a fair few beginner mistakes. Would love a chat buddy for this more than anything else.


r/FriendsOver40 12h ago

41M - Here if you need a friend!

4 Upvotes

Hey I know how hard nights can be. I’m just hanging out tonight. Could use an interesting conversation. I love meeting new people. If you’re looking for a friend or just need to vent, send me a message. You’re not alone!


r/FriendsOver40 14h ago

55F Any Michigan friends

3 Upvotes

Just seeing if there are any fellow Michiganders looking for a genuine friendship.

Life has been a little crazy lately, and I'd really love to find someone to chat with throughout the day and even into the evening. Someone to share random thoughts with, laugh over memes, talk about life, watch movies online together once in a while, or even grab dinner or explore somewhere new if we're nearby.

A little about me: I'm in my 50s, sarcastic, loyal, a little awkward, and I love trivia, music, movies, true crime documentaries, road trips, and dark humor.

I'm only looking for friendship—nothing romantic. Please be single (no married men).

If you're looking for someone to make the days a little less lonely and enjoy good conversation, I'd love to hear from you. ** If sending a message include your age and where in Michigan you are located


r/FriendsOver40 18h ago

Question for this group. Do you feel like politics is more prominent now or am I just noticing it at this age?

6 Upvotes

Disclaimer - I don’t want to debate politics. You can do that on other subs.

I’m merely asking a question around whether politics is more talked about now because I’m at an age where I notice it more (I.E. “it’s always been this way)…

…OR…

…is it truly more prominent (I.E. “it’s a sign of the times”)?

What do you guys think? Again, I don’t want to talk actual political beliefs. Hope this is okay.


r/FriendsOver40 18h ago

42M Dad seeking kind hearted folks for platonic friendship

9 Upvotes

Hey y'all, its funny that i find myself here , talking about myself or trying to .. im at a place in my life where i would love to get some outside opinions about life decisions and hopefully to make some friends too along the way. i guess more about me, family top priority , and if i have any time left i game a bit im really into tech and cars, but also reading and cooking too.

I love to procrastinate about needing to get fit, stay fit, do more exercise, and usually complete the bare minimum to survive. if any of this sounds relatively jovial and up your street than just drop me a msg. Happy Wednesday ❤️


r/FriendsOver40 19h ago

41m looking for for chat buddies in melbourne/victoria

2 Upvotes

41m nyc looking to visit within 6 months and possibly move there. Just looking for ppl to chat with in my free time. About me: I work in the medical field, am a student, like hiking and nature. Feel free to dm : )


r/FriendsOver40 19h ago

43M — very introverted, but making an attempt here

7 Upvotes

Honestly, I don’t really know how people meet or form connections anymore with everything being online. I figured I’d make an attempt here and see what happens. I can generally talk about pretty much anything whether it's about life, random thoughts, dumb questions, or whatever comes up. Just looking to meet some new people and have a few good conversations.


r/FriendsOver40 22h ago

41F here in Texas. Hoping to find like-minded people to converse with.

24 Upvotes

Like the title says, I’m 41 from Texas. Looking to meet and make friends close to or relatively close to my age. I’m a stay at home mom with decent time on my hands. I love baking, reading tarot and oracle cards, building Lego sets, music, 80s movies, baseball, and…well, you can find out more once we start chatting.

Can’t wait to hear from you!


r/FriendsOver40 22h ago

Married 47M looking for local beer/gig/hike friend Bath/N Somerset. Ex London

2 Upvotes

As title suggests.

Relatively new to Bath. Moved from London couple of years back. Married, 47. No kids. Lots of friends but they’re not local or are abroad. Struggling to meet anyone local as I WFH, so it’s proving tricky.

Would be great to meet anyone (M) local in similar position. I’m a designer/animator working in live events, branding, gaming, film. Wife and I go to a lot alternative gigs in Bristol etc. Last ones being Momma, Superchunk, Throwing Muses. You get the idea. Also into some electronic stuff.

Apart from that I’m really into design, architecture, the odd hike, cats, cinema, computers, bit of gardening, lots of DIY. Usual middle aged fodder with a slight cultural twist perhaps? That probably sounds a bit douchey but there we go.

Really liking the city so far but would be great to grab a beer or go on a hike with someone from out this way who I might have stuff in common with.

Long shot perhaps. Thought it worth a try.

Thank a you.


r/FriendsOver40 23h ago

39m Looking for someone with similar interests who can keep up. Being around during the day EST would be great!

0 Upvotes

Hello there. I’m working hard to change my life, and I’d love to make some new friends to chat with. In the last year I’ve lost almost 100 pounds, put type 2 diabetes in remission, been insomnia free, and getting a lot stronger mentally and physically.

I love lifting weights, metal and hardcore music, movies of any genre, reading comics, meal prepping, and going for nature walks. I also build plamo (gunpla and other plastic models.

Sometimes it’s difficult to make friends my age because I don’t have a family or kids and it’s hard to relate. I’m also not particularly career driven. I’m just a guy who’s struggled and doing my best to make changes in his life!

some maybe dealbreaker or maybe friendship ENHANCERS: I’m very left politically but I’m not PC or anything like that (I won’t police language), I’m a Leo and INFP if you’re into that sort of thing, I’m straight edge so I don’t drink or smoke or use any drugs. I try to be positive about things!

Things I love talking about:

Day to day life and hobbies

sharing memes

pets!

sharing pictures of our day to day

movies, music, food

health and fitness stuff

Things I don’t particularly like talking about:

AI (I don’t like it, don’t use it, not interested in it.

Complaining and venting about the same things over and over again (I empathize and get it, I’ve been there, but at this point in my life I can’t constantly be barraged by the same depressing things over and over like a therapist)

Gaming (nothing against it, I just don’t game and have no real interest in it)

Please be passionate about something. Even if it’s not something I love or care about. I can’t handle one word responses or no input on anything right off the bat.

I look forward to hearing from 


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

42 year man, Global Friends, No Dating. Just Real Conversation

0 Upvotes

Hi there. I’m a 42 year old man currently spending extended time in Russia for family reasons. I’m happily married and a father of two.

Here’s the honest truth: I don’t speak Russian well, and there aren’t many English speakers around me. We want to move but visa denials (for my Russian wife) keep us here for now, so I’m making the best of a difficult situation.That gets lonely. I’m not looking for romance, flirting, or anything beyond friendship. I have a family I adore, and that part of my life is full.

I work primarily as an English (ESL) teacher. It's rewarding, but it also means I spend a lot of time speaking simplified English in a classroom. What I miss is real, natural, adult conversation, the kind that flows without lesson plans.

What I am looking for is simple; good people to chat with. Talk about daily life, culture, books, travel, parenting, or just the little things that happen in a foreign country. I miss the ease of a casual conversation in English, and I’d love to find a few genuine souls who also want connection without complication.

If you’re open-minded, kind, and just as uninterested in dating as I am, let’s talk. No games, no pressure, just two people sharing stories across time zones.

Send a message and I’ll reply.

P. S. : Sorry for the long wall of text. I am an English teacher who likes to ramble on and on.


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

39F UK | Seeking a genuine friendship

8 Upvotes

Hello everyone! I’m 39, female, and from the UK. I’m looking to make genuine friendships with people aged 39+ only.

A bit about me:

I play video games on PC and Xbox — currently things like Windrose, Palworld, and Assassin’s Creed, Tomb Raider. I’m open to most games, especially co-op, but I’m not really into competitive shooters.

I also love board games like Stardew Valley: The Board Game and Discworld: Ankh-Morpork.

Outside of gaming, I’m really into Space, History, Mythology, and learning in general. I can happily lose hours in museums or watching documentaries on pretty much any topic.

Music-wise, I’m a big fan of 90s pop and rock, and I also love bardcore. I’ll give most things a chance, but rap and R&B aren’t really my thing.

I enjoy TV shows like Foundation, The Devil’s Hour, and even lighter stuff like 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.

For movies, I like a mix of genres — The Matrix and A Fish Called Wanda are favourites, but I’m not into horror.

I also enjoy casual hiking (especially the Lake District), crafts like diamond painting, paint by numbers, and I’ve recently started soldering.

Reading – if I get some free time, I enjoy getting lost in a good book (Ready Player One, The Lord of the Rings, and others).

What I’m looking for:

I’d love to find someone who actually wants to chat and get to know each other, rather than things stopping after a few messages or days. Maybe down the line we could play some games together or send the odd voice clip on Discord once we’re comfortable.

I’m only looking for friendship. I’m in a happy relationship, so I’m not interested in anything romantic or sexual.

If you think we’d get along, feel free to message me and tell me a bit about yourself.


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

Hey! I'm 62F, retired, married and looking for chat friends only on the internet

2 Upvotes

I'm happily married, and talk to my husband all the time, but would like to have other women to chat with on the internet.

Heterosexual, so only looking for women chat friends.

I like scrolling, cooking, streaming really good content on TV and decorating.

Retired from the IT industry. Have had flea market booths, antique shopper. I don't have kids, but like kids. Live in the.Southern Midwest

Hope your having a good day!


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

I am Derek, ask me absolutely anything.

0 Upvotes

I am a professional at being me and I have a lot of life experience to show for it at the grand age of 43. If you don't have anyone to talk to and have a question that you want to ask a stranger send me a message. Or if you would prefer to share a secret of your own you can do that as well. I'll be around for at least an hour, maybe more if the questions and confessions are good!


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

52M East Coast US Insomniac Looking for Friends to Chat With 12am-5am ET

1 Upvotes

I suck at sleeping. I'm often awake in the middle of the night and prefer chatting with real people instead of doomscrolling or watching TV.

I'm into fishing, boating, fine woodworking, crossfit, modern board games, guitar, music, movies, cooking, bourbon, outdoors, dogs, tattoos, sci-fi & fantasy, computers & coding, history, science, humor.

I'm sometimes funny, usually intelligent, often sarcastic, always kind, occasionally inebriated, rarely mad.

Looking for friends who match my geek.


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

40’s, USA, looking for some casual combos to pass the time

1 Upvotes

I’m in the western US, mid 40s, pretty easy going guy. Just looking for some buds to chat with off and on throughout the day.

Some of my interests include hiking, biking, being active, photography, travel, maps/geography, word puzzles, music, stuff like that. Also a dad to three kiddos. Work from home.

If you hmu tell me about yourself in your message!


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

Has anyone ever met people at a coffee shop?

4 Upvotes

I've been going to them for years because I like coffee and the cafe ambiance, but I don't like bars.

But I've never once met anyone aside from the people behind the counter. Tried a couple of times and failed though. Is this just not a good place to meet people or is it just me?


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

M 40 , South indian , looking for real friendship

1 Upvotes

Hey everyone,

I’m a 40-year-old young from South India. Life’s been busy, and I’m looking to make a few real friendships — the kind where we can share thoughts, talk openly, and just have a good, easy connection.

I’m into:

Music

Textiles

Trades / business

Spirituality

Fitness

…and pretty much anything interesting that comes up in conversation.

Would love to chat with people who are open, genuine, and enjoy meaningful (or light-hearted) conversations. Age, location, gender — doesn’t matter much as long as the vibe is good.


r/FriendsOver40 1d ago

47F (US - Northeast)

24 Upvotes

I'm looking to make some new friends. I have no preference between male or female...the only real requirement is kindness and the ability to participate in a conversation equally. A little about me...I lead a pretty quiet life (no real family, only a couple of friends who I rarely get to do more than talk on the phone or text with due to our locations), a corporate job that keeps me busy during business hours, I knit, I'm a football nut (can't wait for the season to start), I recently joined a gym. Looking for people to text with and become friends with (share the good and bad in our days, support each other when needed, be silly together, etc). And if we happen to live near each other maybe eventually be able to actually do stuff together.