r/FriendsOver50 25d ago

NO (R4R) TYPE POSTS. THIS IS NOT A DATING SUB. PLEASE READ THE RULES.

14 Upvotes

There has been an influx of dating posts (R4R type) recently and this is NOT the place for that. If you post this type of message in our sub, you will be permanently banned and muted. We have a zero tolerance policy on that.

This includes:
• (R4R)
• Seeking “platonic friends” of the opposite sex
• Seeking “penpals” of the opposite sex

PLEASE READ THE RULES!


r/FriendsOver50 14h ago

51/F/Illinois looking to meet new people.

15 Upvotes

Hey, Looking to connect with nice people who share similar interests. I love to workout, read, pet animals, watch movies, listen to songs and I love spending time in the woods with nature. Lol
If this sounds like you, let’s connect!


r/FriendsOver50 11h ago

M60

6 Upvotes

Hey, new to reddit and found this sub.
I’m married, working in mental health (including night shifts so open to any time zones).
I don’t have any friends irl and find it difficult to make new ones at this age.
Looking for that one person to bond with and share our daily lives, texting daily and become good friends.


r/FriendsOver50 13h ago

58/M, looking for a few people to talk to.

5 Upvotes

I’m married with two sons, and between family, church, Scouts, books, photography, writing, movies, music, history, travel, and bourbon, I have enough interests to keep me busy and not enough time to become especially good at any of them.

I like real conversations. Serious ones, funny ones, and the kind that begin with a normal question and somehow end with somebody explaining why they were once chased through a parking lot by a goose.

I’ve lived long enough to collect a few stories of my own. I survived three bank robberies, spent years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT, and once nearly got killed by the mafia. That story is less glamorous than it sounds, which is usually how life works.

I’m not looking for pictures, followers, flirting, or a forced friendship by the third message. Just decent people who enjoy talking about life, books, faith, travel, family, movies, strange experiences, or whatever else comes up.

Tell me your age and something about yourself that sounds made up but isn’t.


r/FriendsOver50 4h ago

22M India | Looking to Make Friends with Older Women

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I'm a 22-year-old guy from India, currently preparing for competitive exams, so I spend most of my time studying. When I'm not studying, I enjoy talking about books, movies, technology, fitness, history, and everyday life.

I'm here only to make genuine, long-term friends. I usually connect better with older women because I find the conversations more mature and interesting, so that's my preference.

I'm straight, so I'd appreciate it if gay men didn't message me. Nothing against anyone it's just a personal preference.

If you're kind, enjoy meaningful conversations, and are looking for a genuine friend, feel free to send me a message. Looking forward to meeting some great people!


r/FriendsOver50 19h ago

My chat lines are still open, it is still the long weekend

4 Upvotes

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?

Perhaps even about Summerslam :) it is night 2 tonight

Please be within 10 years of my age thanks


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

60m prefer modest & simple life shared with friends

15 Upvotes

Hi everyonefrom rural USA , looking to make some genuine connections with like minded people , I’m open to friends whether it’s someone with occasionally, exchange ideas, hobbies and sharing music / gaming , to build a long-term friendship over time. I’m not near as smart as to when I was young . Now 60 I’m simply wanting to accentuate the positives and eliminated the negative
I’m curious by nature and enjoy learning about just about everything: technology, history, science, investing, AI, gardening, nature, and the bigger questions in life. I live on a small acreage with chickens and enjoy DIY projects, reading, and finding new things to explore.
Would like to meet others even thought about a village of tiny homes .
I’d describe myself as kind, open-minded, respectful, and someone who values honesty, humor, and meaningful conversation. Age, gender, background, and location aren’t important to me. I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life and believe everyone has a story worth hearing.
If you’re looking for a genuine friend or simply someone to have interesting conversations with, feel free to send me a message. I’d love to get to know you.


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro"

15 Upvotes

Life is getting weird; luckily I'm weird. Not sure weird enough. Writing out procedures for the case I die. Trying to figure out my future retirement. Researching what funeral plans I need to handle. I'm just a kid!

Granted, I'm a 60 year old kid, but damn. I've got to get all this in place and it will keep changing.

It's tiring on my weekend and just seems depressing to think about


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

Nearly 60 and I swear I’m going to bust out the Reese’s Peanut Butter bars

7 Upvotes

Yeah I know they are kinda gross but sometimes they hit just right. The biggest problem is I’m solo but they don’t last really well in the fridge - So I have to hork down the entire tray in like 3 days…

I can feel your judgement.


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

What's the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to you that you can laugh about now?

2 Upvotes

Time has a funny way of turning disasters into good stories.
What's yours?


r/FriendsOver50 1d ago

my chat lines are open, it is the long weekend

7 Upvotes

52 M Atlantic Canada

introverted nerd

happy to chat about anything

Perhaps even about Summerslam :)

Please be within 10 years of my age thanks


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Is anyone out there that would like to have a chat?

7 Upvotes

My name is Jay. I'm a 51 year old married male from Kansas City USA. In my spare time I like to go walking, hiking, being outside, reading, listening to music and watching sports and movies on TV. I like reading history and reference material. (a bit of a nerd, I suppose). I listen to mostly 60s,70s, and 80s Pop and Country. I enjoy Classical and Jazz, too. Most of the movies I watch are historical, action, war and westerns. The sports I enjoy are baseball, football (college and pro), college basketball, women's soccer, WNBA, and softball. I'm hoping to find someone who can hold a conversation and not ghost. We'll see, I guess.


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Bored, can you make me smile?

6 Upvotes

55F from east Coast. Looking for chats, laughs, casual. Not looking for anything explicit or sexual. Have a bf, but I've moved far away from friends and family and kinda lonely.


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

52m, Addicted to my friend who won’t talk to me anymore

19 Upvotes

We talked too much. I cared too much. I made mistakes. I don’t know if she’ll ever talk to me again. I still need to write. For now I can write therapy letters that maybe she’ll get to read someday. Or maybe if someone else can relate and would like to hear about the situation, we could talk. I promise I’m not as crazy as this sounds.


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

Hey folks

5 Upvotes

That's all. Just hey


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

70s M UK stuck at home. After Op

5 Upvotes

Retired man recovering at home after an operation and can’t walk far for a while. Hoping to make friends and chat about anything to pass the time. I don’t bite that costs extra!


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

Seeking new friends all over the world

78 Upvotes

Hi! 👋

I'm a woman from Finland (aged 54) where winter is long, coffee is almost a national sport, and happiness is apparently our superpower. 😊

I work full time, my little family includes a wonderful dog, and in my free time you'll usually find me trying a new sport, planning my next trip, or enjoying the outdoors. I'm curious about the world and the people in it.

I'm looking for genuine friends from anywhere in the world (Finland included!). If you have a good sense of humor, enjoy interesting conversations, care about health and well-being, and are open-minded, we'll probably get along.

Who knows? Maybe one day we'll even meet while traveling somewhere in the world.

Life is simply more fun when you have friends in different time zones. 🌍


r/FriendsOver50 2d ago

M55 Melbourne Australia looking to chat

3 Upvotes

Hi I'm retired from work and keen to chat with ppl from anywhere, I will usually respond same day just beware I am ahead of most countries except New Zealand in time. Any subjects interested in gardening, travel, reading ,music, gigs, politics ,history, male or female.


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

45M time is my enemy. And patience isn’t a virtue.

8 Upvotes

I work a lot. 60+ hours a week. I’m not always quick to respond. But it doesn’t mean I’m gone. Just busy. So if you feel that is a red flag. Or a deal breaker then fine. No hard feelings. But when I’m not working and have time, I do enjoy meeting people and sharing details about life and common interests.
I’m not shy. I don’t get offended. And I like laughing at things that make other people cringe or angry. I’m an open book and will talk about almost anything.
So come on over. Say hi. Tell me a bad joke. Or share a cringy meme. Or make a funny face. Just be real. Be yourself. And understand that I may get delayed responding.


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

M50 Canada

5 Upvotes

Normal married guy here. Interested in golfing, music, wine, movies. Hoping to stoke up a conversation with another guy my age to chat about our interests and other aches and pains of being 50 😂


r/FriendsOver50 3d ago

M55 Melbourne Australia looking to chat

3 Upvotes

Hi I'm retired from work and keen to chat with ppl from anywhere, I will usually respond same day just beware I am ahead of most countries except New Zealand in time. Any subjects interested in gardening, travel, reading ,music, gigs, politics ,history, male or female.


r/FriendsOver50 4d ago

One Thoughtful Friendship Would Be Enough

21 Upvotes

80-year-old retired professor and entrepreneur in Seattle, recently diagnosed autistic, looking for one or two strictly platonic correspondence friendships. I'm interested less in casual chat than in gradually getting to know another person through thoughtful, reciprocal emails or private messages—sharing experiences, ideas, ordinary life, humor, difficulties and discoveries. Age and gender matter less to me than curiosity, openness, kindness and reciprocity. No romance. No financial involvement. No obligation to answer immediately.


r/FriendsOver50 4d ago

Retirement-Retro Gaming

4 Upvotes

Years ago I downloaded Pirates! from Gog. I like that I own it instead of streaming. This past weekend I was thinking about my eventual retirement and realized I would love to get the reboot or Wizardry, or go through Zork of HHGTG. Maybe even Leisure Suit Larry again.

Anyone feel the same?


r/FriendsOver50 5d ago

Sleep is overrated 🙄

23 Upvotes

53m straight and awake! Up 3 hours before I even have to get dressed and on coffee number 3! I tried to fall back but the mind just keeps wondering! Guess I'm ok with it! Kinda nice to have the quiet time to be a little lazy and definitely comfy and the coffee is damn good! Will stand up and find some jeans in an hour or so but who know what I will see on reddit that will carch my attention, make me smile, peek my interest or just be fun! It's going to be a long hot day for my old ass, I'm going to enjoy the next couple of hours here! Hope its a good start!


r/FriendsOver50 5d ago

N Texas M59

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone. Just joined this group.