Project: Find a Friend (Classifieds / Meetup Thread)

Washington, D.C., ..Man, 39 years old. Life just kind of happens—people drift apart, everyone picks their own path, whether that’s chasing a career across the country or just settling down to start a family.
All that stuff leaves a mark, I guess—depression, feeling isolated, just feeling totally lost in the shuffle.
I'm here because I actually want to find a decent, interesting friend—someone under 40—who’d be down for regular hangouts, grabbing food, hitting some trails, or just getting out of the city and into the woods. Looking for someone chill, but also someone who can actually talk about life and their own perspective without things getting weird or awkward. No drama, no misunderstandings, no guessing games. Also, ideally, someone who actually listens and tries to see things from my side, too. I’m not really into outbursts or anything—I’m pretty understanding, and honestly, everything can be worked out if both people are actually on the same page.
We all need smart, good people around us. If you didn't get that through family or whatever, you have to look toward strangers to build those foundations. It’s not easy, obviously, but let’s be real—none of us are hanging out on these sites just out of curiosity. We’re here because we need to find someone to build our own little world with.

Hi there. I’m looking to connect with someone in the Seattle area or somewhere nearby. Just looking for a friend to grab coffee with and have some decent conversation. To be upfront, I’m gay and have been dealing with mental health challenges for about five or six years now. I’ve been managing things through outpatient treatment, which has helped somewhat. That said, I still deal with occasional bouts of anxiety regarding my career and what the future holds. Even though I hold a Master’s degree, I haven’t been able to land the specific type of job I’m looking for over the last couple of years. I consider myself a good listener, and I’ve always had an interest in psychotherapy and psychology—I learned quite a bit about those topics during my treatment. My interests are pretty broad; I enjoy discussing everything from health and nutrition to politics, religion, evolution, atheism, film, and music.
We can talk about diagnoses and treatment if you want, or we can skip that entirely. Reach out if you're interested.

A guy, 25 years old, struggling with emotional instability, unemployed, lacking an education, chronically suicidal, and completely socially isolated.
I need someone because I just can't stand being alone. Misery loves company. 🙂

Male, 30 years old. I live and work in Indianapolis, though I’m originally from Washington, D.C., so I find myself back in the capital about once a month for the weekend. I also spend most of my summer and vacation time in my hometown. I am looking for some company, ideally people around my age in the Washington, D.C. area, to grab coffee, hit a bar, catch a movie, go to concerts, take trips up to Mount Rainier, or just wander around the city. Gender doesn't matter.

Hey everyone 🙂

So, I’m a 27-year-old woman living in Washington, D.C.

It occurred to me that this might be a decent place to find someone to just chat with—you know, about whatever happens to cross our minds. Ideally, I’m looking for something lighthearted and upbeat. I recently started a new job, and my schedule is pretty much packed with work all week long, so I was hoping to find some company in the evenings or during the weekends when I actually have a moment to breathe 🙂 . It would be nice to give my brain a break from the daily grind and just decompress through some casual conversation. I'm really just looking for friendly vibes here; whether you're male or female doesn't matter to me, and it doesn't matter where you're located, as long as we can enjoy a bit of typing back and forth 🙂
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If possible, I'd love to connect with someone around my age or perhaps a little older, though I'm certainly not being picky about it.

Hey, I’m looking for someone to trade messages with every now and then—just some lighthearted stuff. We can see where it goes. Maybe it stays at a couple of texts, or maybe we end up chatting for a while... who knows?
Right now, I feel like I'm stuck in a total fog. I'm pretty fed up with certain people in my life, and honestly, I'm even more exhausted by my own head. I just want someone to talk to—well, write to—about brighter things, just to get my mind off all this nonsense. So, if anyone else is looking for the same thing, hit me up. Man or woman, doesn't matter to me. And I don't care where you're from; I just want to chat.

I guess I’ll give this a shot, though I’m not holding my breath. I’m looking for a female friend to chat with—I just find it easier to connect and actually have things to talk about in women's company. I’m a 30-year-old guy living in Des Moines, so if there’s anyone nearby who’d be up for messaging and maybe grabbing coffee sometime down the road, let me know. Something happened recently that really knocked me for a loop, and I could use a distraction to help take my mind off whatever is making me miserable. Just a heads-up: please don't reach out if you're the type to disappear after three messages. If you aren't actually interested in talking, maybe just skip this. That's all from me 🙂

28 in a month. Living near San Francisco. Looking for a friend or a girl... girls are easier to build something real with. Less drama. Need someone who isn't scared to actually meet up in person. I don't care how shitty things are. I got my own baggage and social anxiety, but I'm down to show up. Not looking to text for 100 days without meeting. I can make time regularly if you can. Not trying to make this complicated. Plain and simple. Open to anywhere near the Bay Area too. Over and out... 93 miles.

Hey there, 👋

I’m looking to meet some open-minded, chill people in their twenties around the Washington, D.C. area for some actual friendship. 🙂
I’m down for pretty much anything: grabbing drinks, hitting up an ice cream shop, or just wandering through downtown or through
parks—like Central Park, for instance. I’m also into movies, theater, museums, concerts, stand-up comedy, or any other
cool stuff happening in D.C. If you're feeling active, I'm game for table tennis, badminton, billiards, or just checking out different restaurants.
Honestly, I just want to discover new spots in Washington, D.C. that I haven't stumbled upon yet, maybe even head over to a planetarium. Also, if anyone happens to be a
chess player and wouldn't mind teaching me a thing or two, hit me up. 😁

Gender doesn't matter to me, and I’d really prefer it if we didn't spend weeks just messaging back and forth. I'm looking for people who are actually proactive and ready to hang out
in person, kind of like how I am. 😉

If you're interested in even just one of the things I mentioned, don't be shy. You don't have to be into everything on my list to reach out. 😬

Surely there are some friendly souls left in Washington, D.C.; hopefully everyone hasn't already escaped to Miami. 😬

Man, I’d love to just throw a :klap: toasted old lady 😲 Dobric 😁
into a bonfire... anywhere.

Washington, D.C., ..Man, 39 years old. Life just kind of threw us all in different directions—people drifted apart after the war, everyone had to find new circles, grab jobs out of state, or just settle down and start families.
All that probably leaves some kind of emotional or mental scar on you, I guess, and you really have to figure out how to deal with it—how to move forward, whether you're flying solo or with someone... depression, isolation, just feeling lost in the shuffle.
I'm here because I actually want to find a solid, interesting friend under 40—someone I can talk to constantly, hang out with, hit some trails, go hiking, or just get the hell out of the city and into nature.
Doesn't matter if it's a guy or a girl, but they gotta be understanding. I mean, let's be real—this person also has their own baggage, and we all need someone to lean on. It should be a two-way street of support... looking for someone chill who can actually talk about their life and how they see the world without things getting weird or awkward. No misunderstandings, no shady vibes. Just someone who’s a good listener and willing to see things from my perspective too. I'm not into drama, I'm pretty understanding, and I think everything can be worked out if both people are actually down for it.
We all need smart, interesting people around us—especially if fate or just bad luck didn't leave us with those people in our own families. So, you turn to strangers to build a new foundation. It's tough, but honestly, none of us ended up on these sites just out of curiosity—it's because we need to find someone to build a little world of our own with.

So, we’re getting together this Sunday, July 30th, at 7 PM. A bunch of us who hang out over on the Psych couch are planning to meet up, so if you're looking to grab a drink and actually make some real friends, you should definitely swing by. Check the meetup thread for all the details.

Hey there, I'm in my late twenties and looking for someone around my age to chat with—nothing more than that. I’d prefer a woman, but I'm not strictly set on it.

I'm not searching for a best friend or a soulmate; I just want someone to exchange messages with occasionally, as long as we both feel like talking. That's all.🙂

Just a heads-up: I probably won't be able to reply every single day. There might even be stretches where I'm away for a few days, but I'll get back to you as soon as I can.🙂 If that doesn't work for you, please don't bother reaching out.

Hey there, folks,

I’m a 35-year-old guy living out in California.

Honestly, I’ve been dealing with a whole cocktail of stuff—panic attacks, depression, social anxiety, you name it, it’s usually all happening at once. I’ve managed to get a handle on a few things here and there, but other parts of my mental health still trip me up quite a bit. Oh, and OCD is also part of the mix.

I’ve been going to therapy for quite a while now, but lately, I feel like I’m just spinning my wheels. Honestly, it feels like I might even be sliding backward, if I ever actually made any real progress to begin with...

I’ve always had this dream of finding a little crew, just a tight-knit group of people who aren't going to judge me, who really "get" it, just like I'd get them. People I could just totally hang out with and be myself around, you know? Like those lifelong friends you just click with. But hey, maybe dreaming a little isn't against the rules...

It would be so cool to have someone to hit the beach with, catch a movie, or just grab a coffee and swap stories. Basically, I just want some genuine connection and to build some real friendships.

If anyone relates to what I'm saying, whether it's just chatting online or eventually meeting up somewhere down the road, I'd love to hear from you. We can talk about anything—deep stuff, lighthearted jokes, heavy topics, or just random nonsense. Doesn't matter if you're a guy or a girl, I'm just looking for connection.

Thanks for reading, and cheers to everyone!

Ps. This mental health sub-forum is such a breath of fresh air. It honestly makes everything feel a little lighter knowing you aren't the only one struggling. So, I’m calling on everyone here: reach out to each other, share what you're going through, and just be there for one another. We really need to kill the stigma surrounding mental health... Also, a huge thank you to everyone who's being so open with their own stories and helping others out.

For those looking for some company down in Miami, we’re getting together this Thursday, August 10th, around 6:30 PM at the Moon...:-

Chloe Roberts2 said:Hey, I’m reposting this. I’m living in San Diego, I've been dealing with psychosis since I was seven, and I'm currently a student looking for a friend or two. Honestly, I don't care if you have a diagnosis or not.
I'm really just looking for someone to hang out with in person—maybe grab a coffee, talk, and actually get to know each other.

In my downtime, I mostly just lose myself in books or video games.

Still searching. 🙂

Male, 35, living in Miami — dealing with some pretty heavy schizoid traits (kind of a disorder similar to schizophrenia) along with anxiety and depression. Honestly, just looking for a female friend out here in Miami to hang out with. 🍿

Hey
I’m looking for a friend—specifically a girl in her early 20s—to hit up concerts and various events around Washington, D.C. with. I spent the last four years pretty much totally isolated... so now I'm trying to make up for lost time.
Feel free to reach out

Hey, I'm a total lurker so I don't have enough posts for the regular classifieds, but luckily I stumbled upon this thread—hopefully this post is okay 🙂

My guy and I live in Washington, D.C. and we don't really have many friends... it gets a bit lonely just being the two of us, so maybe there's someone interesting out there who'd want to hang with us. We're actually pretty different, so I'll list our interests separately—if anything catches your eye, let us know who sounds more interesting haha

He's 25, originally from Vienna, and prefers communicating in English (though he understands American)... we mostly speak English with each other too.
By profession, he's glued to a computer 😬 just kidding, he draws his own webcomic—he's got a huge passion for drawing and comics. He's big into Marvel and DC, classic superhero stuff and all that.
He watches a ton of movies and shows; if something new drops, he's on it—all the good streaming series. He hits the theater for blockbusters quite often, which isn't really my thing, so he usually has to hunt for company for the movies... sometimes he just goes alone. He needs someone to watch the latest mainstream sci-fi with because it's just mindless to me haha, but he finds it fun.
He plays all sorts of video games, pretty much tries everything—mostly Overwatch and Path of Exile. Occasionally he'll pick up some WoW game time.
Since he's a bit of a homebody, he's put on a little weight, so he's looking for someone to motivate him to be active—maybe hit the gym or something. He likes tabletop RPGs. 🙂
And lastly, he won't say no to a casual invite for a beer and a chat. 😁

Hmm, me. I have more interests, but less social energy and motivation. I'm from Washington, D.C., I'm 19, and I communicate in English and American (plus emojis when needed).
Professionally, I'm a cook. I love anything food-related or hospitality—visiting interesting restaurants or bars, doing cooking workshops at someone's house, basically anything gastronomic. 🙂
For activities, I like hiking, badminton, walking, swimming... I'll try just about anything if someone convinces me haha.
I'm definitely missing someone to go to events with (that's actually why I'm not at Coachella right now—I have no one to go with!). Concerts, parties, festivals, city events, theater, exhibitions... I love it all. I lean more towards the alternative side of nightlife—places like Alcatraz, the Swamp, vintage industrial spots, pubs, etc. Music-wise, I'm mostly into rock, metal, industrial/dark electro, and classical, though I don't mind punk if it's good. I'm not really into pop, hip hop, or commercial EDM.
I still have the energy to go out and dance until sunrise, or just sit on a curb drinking... I love being surrounded by interesting, intelligent people who enjoy a drink and a deep conversation. 🙂
As for hobbies, I like sewing plushies or keychains; I mostly collect scrap materials and turn them into various plushie clutter. If there are people I really vibe with, I'll happily make a cute keychain or a little hanging ornament for them. I love crafts and making something out of nothing. If you do any crafting and are willing to teach me, I'm down to work alongside you. 🙂 (Workshops again! Knowledge sharing!)
I love fantasy—mostly the Elder Scrolls series and Tolkien. I don't watch a ton of movies or shows; I'll watch bits and pieces, but I generally prefer older things, dramas, historical themes, or good British comedy.
Shared interests aren't the most important thing to me, provided you're a good conversationalist—not too shy, but not overbearing either. It's hard to find that middle ground.
What I’m really looking for is a solid group of people—a circle where I can just shoot a message on Facebook saying, "Hey, let's hit up this event," or "Anyone down for coffee tomorrow?" without it feeling forced or awkward.

And honestly, there's one big thing we have in common: board games. Whether you're searching for a party for DnD, or you'd rather just grab a few beers from the corner store and play some cards at home, or maybe head to the park for a game... if you have the games but lack the crew, we're here.
From tabletop classics to Scrabble, or everything from Sorry! to Cards Against Humanity—we're in.

If any of this resonates with you and we seem like our kind of crowd, shoot us a message and let us know what caught your eye. 🙂 We're all about welcoming open, communicative, and fun people!
We have zero judgment here—we're just bored and looking for friends.

Have a great day, everyone, and good luck with the search!

Hey, just a guy from Washington, D.C., feeling a little lonely lately... maybe anyone out there looking for someone to chat with for a bit? 😉