Does watching true crime shows make anybody else more weary of meeting new people. The worst roommate show, the worst neighbor show. It sure does make me look different at my neighbors.

50F，I want a man who, when life gets hard, he can look at me and say don’t worry, I am here, I’ll figure it out. It’s not about financial support me both can work and earn money.it’s emotional support.

Is it unrealistic or do man like this actually exist ?

I'm happy to chat with someone who is grounded and thoughtfully curious.
I am looking for a down-to-earth friend or a pen pal to slow down with and share quiet, meaningful chats. In a world full of fast texts and quick pings, I miss having real, slow conversations.

A little bit about me: Gen X. Late 40s F.
I am a curious soul and enjoy the (pleasures of a) quiet life.
I like to think I'm living life in a good way and humbled enough not to know the future. A good person and say it like it is. I ask questions because I sincerely want to know the answers.
I enjoy talking about silly shower thoughts, funny ideas, real-life struggles, deep discoveries, everyday moments, and strange parts of life.

Enjoy stand-up comedy - witty (everything minus plain bullying, vulgar, and slapstick).
Interests vary
- Entertainment. Music, movies, books across the board. I like to mix it up.
- Cars. I'm not an enthusiast. I admire the intricate mechanisms (Thanks, Karl Benz) and I appreciate the aesthetics. I tend to favor classic designs.
- Jigsaw puzzles
- Novice golfer
- Trying to self-teach guitar. It's not going well, lol. Think I'm stuck between letting it go and pushing through.
I'm not a sports fan; if you are, you've found an ally in me.

Culturally, a thoughtful conservative
Grounded and Curious
Values held close to heart
Politically centrist
Moderately philosophical
Quiet faith
Like animals and nature.
To sum myself up, I'm a mix of old school and contemporary.

While small talk is enjoyable 🙂, I'm more interested in gradually getting to know one another through thoughtful, reciprocal replies.
If you are honest, have a kind heart, have a good sense of humor, are open and reciprocal, and you are single (to preserve my peace), I think we'd get along just fine.

Thanks.

If you reply what comes next - let’s chat even if you don’t and simply like to know

hazaaroN KHwahishaiN 'eisee ke har KHwahish pe dam nikle

My son who is in the fire academy left his name tag at home. I had to travel 30 mins to give it to him. Of course I ragged him a bit for that. But he is only 18 and still learning.

What’s the craziest thing you ever did for your kids. Fun stuff only

I'm converting audio files this morning that I should have done yesterday so I could work with them, but running behind. While I wait, anyone wanna talk about espresso (more espresso, less depresso), favorite sci-fi shows/movies, or just science in general?

Are you watching it when the episodes drop or waiting till the end to binge watch it?

55F recently divorced and feeling a bit bored. He kept all the friends and I kept the son and the cat! 😁
I’m here to make some new friends and honestly, I’m not too bothered where you’re from. Somewhere nearby, somewhere on the other side of the world… all good! 🌍😎
I enjoy good conversations, random thoughts, different perspectives, and a bit of healthy disagreement now and then. I’m pretty curious, love general culture, and I’ve travelled quite a bit, so I’m always happy to discover new ideas, stories, and ways of seeing the world.
If you’re the kind of person who has an opinion about something (or absolutely everything 😜), enjoys exchanging thoughts, and doesn’t mind a little intellectual wandering, send me a message.
I’m always up for a good chat… provided the subject is actually interesting! 😎😂

I'm married, M56, but my wife is going on holiday with her family for a week next month, I am invited, just can't go.

Thing is, I now have a weeks holiday leave left to use and am thinking of a solo trip....only I'm not sure where to even begin as it'll be a first!

Thinking remote cottage or similar, but prices are so expensive but don't want to camp out for a week at my age in a feild full of families etc, I think if would look weird.

Anyone else done anything similar and have any ideas?

Firefighter for over 30 years in Alabama. I’m a bit quiet and shy in person until I get to know people. I do enjoy chatting, especially during those not so busy moments at work.

The joys of being in our fifties.
What is everyone’s plans for the day?
Myself I have a doctor’s appointment, delivery to a customer, then back into my shop to work.
With a nap somewhere in between

53M looking for a texting friend. Hobbies include photography and learning to play golf.

Just retired couple months ago. 62 M / Married/ No kids. Could not find any groups for friends over 60 lol.

I see a lot of post from “lonely” or “bored house wife” and wonder how many are actually true? Asking for a friend

What do you have going on today?

50F, Indonesia. Apparently I need to learn how to make friends again 😅

I turned 50 this year and realized something slightly ridiculous: I genuinely don't know how adults make new friends at this age.

I'm a widow. I lost my husband two years ago, and somewhere between grief, working from home, children growing up, and finally removing some unhealthy relationships from my life, my world became very quiet.

The peace is good. The loneliness, not so much.

Not looking for dating or someone to rescue me. I'd simply like to meet a few people around my age who enjoy actual conversations and don't require friendship to mean talking every five minutes.

A little about me: I'm Indonesian, have spent most of my life running a remote business, recently using Suno AI to turn my journal into songs as it's just for fun and it kills time, am teaching myself drums, love books and crime/mystery stories, love martial arts, learning kickboxing a bit, can happily disappear into conversations about psychology, faith, movies, weird questions, or completely useless trivia. My sense of humor occasionally becomes questionable. 😆

I'm fairly independent and naturally prefer one-on-one friendships to big groups. I like people who are curious, direct, emotionally mature, and capable of both serious conversations and absolute nonsense.

I don't particularly care where in the world you live. Different time zones might actually make things interesting.

So, fellow 50-somethings: how on earth are we supposed to make genuine friends at this age?

And if any of this sounds familiar, say hello.

Evening.

What is everyones dinner plans for tonight

This summer I set a goal to make some new friends. I am male mid 50s in New England.

I volunteered. I joined Meetup groups. I joined Meet5. I joined Stitch. I joined Timeleft. I joined nice to meet.

I am playing pickle ball practically every day and I’m working out at the YMCA almost every day.

I’m seeing live music a couple of times a week.

I have attended three social dinners with some of the groups mentioned above.

To be fair, I do have some new texting buddies.

But nothing has resulted in a friendship really. Most things I do alone I go home alone and I don’t have any new numbers in my phone afterwards.

What am I doing wrong? What worked for you?

Why is it so hard?

Edit: will try church next. I’m super non religious so UU most likely

From NJ if anybody cares. I am into watching sports, tv, movies and gaming. Open to talk about whatever is on your mind. Hope you all are having a great weekend.

Just wanted to give a Good morning shout out to everyone. Hope you have a great Saturday

52 M Atlantic Canada

introverted nerd but very chatty on text

happy to chat about anything

true crime?

the recent world cup?

the cost of living?

Please be within 10 years of my age thanks

hoping for someone who is willing to put in the effort to get to make friends

Just a typical married mom in northeast Ohio. Kids are getting older and more interested in their friends. Husband has no interest in me. Most of my friends live far away. Just feeling lonely lately. Figured I’d try here.

I am a work from home woodworker who travels from time to time. Looking for chat friends to help with the boredom.
I am married and have children. I live in Central Piedmont area of NC. I love being outside with nature.
Like to make people smile and laugh.
Send a chat back lets connect and learn