/r/FamiliesYouChoose
This is the place for people to develop family-type relationships with people other than their IRL family. The goal is to create strong and supportive bonds between people, that often go beyond the typical fleeting relationship with other Redditors.
The idea of this subreddit is to give people the chance to have family-type relationships with people other than their traditional family members. You can make whatever kind of commitment, small or big, to your new honorary family members. Whatever you and your honorary family are comfortable with.
The goal is to create something at least a little more than a fleeting relationship with other redditers. The idea isn't to just reply to someone's post and forget all about it. It might just mean checking in on someone 1 month later. Doing something that a family member (perhaps a distant one) might do.
If you have local honorary family members, you may choose to invite them to things you might traditionally invite family to.
If you have non-local honorary family members, you can reach out to them in other ways, just like "regular" non-local family members do.
Please do follow general safety rules, the same rules if your long lost cousin Pat contacted you. Don't share your "real" names or location. Don't publicly share private info (e.g., your address, phone number, etc.). If you decide to message someone with that info, please think carefully about whether you've developed enough of a relationship to share that info. If you're going to meet, please follow these suggestions for how to do it safely. This community is full of awesome wonderful people, and we want all of you to be safe.
To ensure our community is free of people who continuously violate the rules, the moderators will ban anyone who violates the rules three times.
/r/FamiliesYouChoose
26yo M looking for an older man to develop a father-son like bond. I didn’t have a father figure growing up and it’s been really hard for me to connect with other men. Looking for a special connection with someone who understands the feeling.
Hi! I'm a 21yo M, Like the title says im looking for siblings! I love drawing, playing games, binge watching anime and tv shows and listening to music! I'm also really into true crime stuff/ eerie conspiracy type videos. I love learning languages (Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and a little bit of French) and enjoy baking a lot, its my secondary/ backup job choice. I really enjoy anime and manga; my top 3 series are JJBA, Initial D and Tokyo Ghoul. I listen to a bunch of different genres of music; pop, indie, shoegaze, rock and a bunch of other stuff (huge lady gaga fan too lmao). + Thought i should mention ive been a huge Sonic fan ever since i was a kid lol. If you don't share any interests don't worry about it. Im usually a really open person and i welcome anyone regardless of gender, background etc etc
Hey everyone, I’m a 36-year-old in the Pacific Northwest who’s been working in healthcare as a Lead Lab Tech Assistant for nearly two decades. Over the years, I’ve realized how important genuine connections are, especially the kind that go beyond standard friendship and feel more like family.
I’m an outdoors guy at heart—road trips, camping under the stars, and pushing myself on new hiking trails. When I’m indoors, I’m usually gaming (Diablo 4 is my current jam), and I never say no to trying new foods or just sitting down for a good, honest conversation.
What I’m really looking for is a brother or brothers—someone I can connect with on a deeper level, who’s ready to show up, put in the effort, and build a bond that feels like family. None of that one-sided stuff; I want honesty, loyalty, and real talk (with room for humor too). If this sounds like what you’re looking for, or you think we might click, shoot me a message. Let’s see if we can create that brotherhood we both need.
22M Parental Figure Looking For People to Care For
Hello! My name is Gio, and I’m a 22 year old male looking for some great family members to chat with and build a long-lasting relationship with and become close for many years, and so anyone is welcome!
I’m someone who likes to believe in kindness, respect, and being there for the people I care about, and so I like to be kind of a father figure or older brother. I may not know you yet, but I’d like to be that solid presence in your life. The person who’s always ready to listen, offer support, and share experiences, and become great friends for many years!
I’ve always been someone who enjoys looking after others. I love checking in with people and making sure everything’s going well.
Whether you need someone to talk to about your day or a reminder to take a break and grab something to eat, I’m here for that.
As a person, I’m calm, level-headed, and usually easy to get along with. I’m not loud or anything like that, but I’d love to find people who are filled with a bit more energy and excitement than I am, as I’m sure it’d be an interesting friendship.
I may not always be the life of the party, but I’ll always be someone you can count on.
I am someone who values loyalty and effort. I believe friendships are a two-way street, and I’ll always give back what you give me.
I would like to build a relationship where both of us can feel safe, knowing that we’re both in this for the long run.
If you’re willing to spend your life with me, I’m more than happy to spend mine with you.
I’m someone who’s willing to talk openly and honestly, and who likes building a strong, supportive bond. If you’re looking for something more meaningful, I’m sure we’ll get along great.
If any of this resonates with you, feel free to reach out. I’m more than happy to start a conversation and see where our relationship goes!
Life is better when we share it with good people, and I’m eager to hopefully find that with you!
I am in a beautiful long distance relationship with the most wonderful man and have one other close friend, but days here aren't easy. I have no female friends. Because I am still mid trauma, forced to live in a culture I don't belong in and in a terrible country (third world). I can't live like this. I am in the trenches, still traumatised and having it all play back and haunt me, but I look around and it's still there. There is no escape. No help either. Can't call a helpline. I have tried treatment, meds, therapy, they have all done me more harm than good. I don't belong in this place, these people are evil. They don't know what a good life is. My needs don't matter. I just want to go home. I can't. I don't have the right to. It's not my fault I was born under circumstances that are the last thing I'd chose. I need someone I can talk to, and that will listen to me and offer validation and emotional support. I need a female figure in my life who can understand me and be there for me as well. Could be non-binary or male as well, don't let that stop you if you feel like reaching out and lending me an ear and support. But I am really missing someone who is also a woman who I can talk to. Thank you.
Anyone wanna talk and maybe make a friendly connection? It can be about anything I don't really have a preference. I think im a good listener and if you need someone to vent to and to be heard i am here to listen. Im not very good with small talk, there's always so much going on in my mind I usually have so much to talk about but no one to share any of it with. My favorite things are spending time outdoors and making music. Traveling and trying new things and experiences are another one of the things I truly live for. I love being creative and trying now things, I've got alot of life experience to share maybe we can joke about some of it and have a good laugh. I'm really down to earth and understanding, I accept everybody and welcome all walks of life.
I'm only seeking older sisters, mom figure or a grandma type figure. I tend to get clingy once I like you and feel comfortable. My childhood wasn't the best and my parents gave me diagnosed ptsd as a result. I'm desperately searching for that female/maternal love I never got as a kid.
Anyways I'm autistic, have adhd, pstd, anxiety and depression . I'm lesbian. (Acceptance is a must for both of those) I love pets and animals. I want to be come a vet tech. I like to crochet and build legos.
Anyways message me if you are willing to chat!
Hi there! I'm 28F, living in western Canada. I'm a stay-at-home mom of a 6 y/o and a 4 y/o. I'm married, but I don't have the best extended family. I'm an only child so I'm lacking in the sibling department. My parents weren't and still aren't that involved so I'd love to just have some family that want to take the time to get to know me.
I'm a kind-hearted person that loves with her whole heart. I love music, animals, art, photography, reading, movies, cooking, baking and all that fun stuff.
Feel free to reach out if you're looking for a new family member 🩷
Hi! I’m just looking for family that can support me and let me be the gremlin child I am. I’ll definitely support you back too wwww
I like playing games — currently RuneScape, jump king, and terraria! I have autism and I love to yap. I also do woodworking in school and I love doing tech theatre! Sci-fi is my favourite genre and I enjoy worldbuilding / writing.
I am p traumatized so be aware I may not always be cheery and stuff wwww
Also I love hitchhikers guide to the galaxy :3 it’s the best. I’m a fun lil guy and kinda clingy but also patient :)
I'm 30 year old filipina female. I have the most amazing 3 year old little girl. Have a much older husband with serious health issues and not likely to be here in 5 years or so. I have no desire to remarry. Like to find another female who would be interested to blend out families and have each other to make a family.
No idea even where to start.
( This post is written for the friendship subs, but it essentially applies here too ! )
Hello! - I'm sure you're thinking, women only huh? OBVIOUSLY A CREEP IN DISGUISE; lets laugh at their sad post! well, I implore you to read on first !
I have TRIED so many times to talk to men, and their entire personality is focused on all or a mix of the following :
Anime/Games/Sports/Drinking/Sex/"edgy" memes/Being obsessed with women/Trauma dumping their issues/Humor being offensive or sex as the punchline
Nothing wrong with the interests of course, I share a few, but everything feels so shallow and far too much a aprt of their personality and then gets over-shadowed and eye-rolled by the rest ! I'm tired of the lack of social skills and depth.. Not to mention the insane amount of misogynistic views I eventually uncover when they think it's safe to share because I am a guy. ( I actually flitter between NB and M anyway? but thats beside the point )
In anycase; I am self aware ! emotionally intelligent, no weird social issues and fully content within myself and my life, and best of all, I am 100% looking for platonic ONLY friendships.
Now, imagine this is a really bad TV commercial;
Women; are you tired of seeing guys comment "hi wyd", you think " sure i guess ill try to talk to them " you go to their profile, and all they do is comment WOW SEXY on 100's of womens soft-core posts? are you sick and tired of chatting to a guy for weeks only for him to be all " yeah i think i like you omg i didnt know this would happen can i have pics of bobs n vagane and would you move across the world for me? " do you just want someone NORMAL in your life that wants to chit chat sometimes, sharing lifes up and downs with and just not to feel so alone?
well thats me !
I am very much not interested in anything other then some nice chit chat, hopfully the chemistry matches and we can hit it off and become great friends!
My only conditions are that your time zone is somewhat near mine in the UK here and you have the understanding it takes conscious thought and energy into making friends; I'm not weird with reply speed which i hear is a common thing, just very simply want someone to talk to and maybe become close friends with ! I'm very bubbly and love life and helping others with a focus of self-worth/self respect and setting boundaries ( In a few communities for that very purpose ! )
So please, DM me or Chat me ! though i'd much prefer to move to discord then stay on reddit! :D
Hi I'm a 21 year old male from Denmark and I'm not really doing well due to narcissistic abuse from my dad and other factors
I would really appreciate a person that I can talk to frequently and juat someone that can support me. I would prefer a female rolemodel
Here's a little about me: My hobbies consist of playing videogames, exercising, bellydancing and watching YouTube
If you want to be a rolemodel to me, please dm me or reply to this post
Happy New Yr everyone (oops might be too late to say this hahaha). I’m from Vietnam, and it’s a pleasure for me to post here. I met 2 awesome ppl here, and I love them dearly (still feel unsure about one of them, but I’ll cherish him forever anyway). It’d be nice to meet some new people and experience that connection again
About me, I’m a college student, and I’ll live on-campus soon (wish me luck pls :((). I’m an introvert, so I’m not outgoing/sociable like others. I like listening to music, watching YT/Netflix, scrolling/talking to Reddit ppl, playing Uno/Dank Memer, making money, etc. We don’t have to have same interests btw
I wouldn’t say that I’m the best at talking, but I always try my best to engage in conv as much as possible, so u can expect me to not be dry. It depends on the vibe and the person whom I’m talking to. Keep in mind that I talk to ppl based on my intuition, so if I stop responding, it either means Reddit bug (apply to not responding to 1st msg too) or just that I sense we won’t vibe. I’m also a listener, so I prefer listening to ppl instead, although I can ask questions sometimes (?)
Pls lmk if u are interested, although I’d prefer if u are at least 19 and not in ur 40-50s. Ik this might be a lot to ask, but I don’t think I can vibe w ppl who take day to leave msg or have a busy schedule, although I can make exception if I rlly like talking to u
I am a man in the second act of his life who is searching for something that I’ve never had. My first act was filled with adventure, success, strong relationships, fire and rain. Also, I feel lucky to live and thrive in the great state of Colorado - an unlimited playground! But something has always been missing…
I never grew up with a sister (only brothers) and I never had the opportunity to raise a girl of my own, so there is a hole in my heart where a strong bond like that would go. I know what you might be thinking, this is just a kink, right? I assure you it is not.
I would really enjoy a genuine bond with someone who would appreciate good company, and who might be missing the wisdom, humor, life experience, and patience only a guy who has lived a full life thus far can provide. Oh, and bonus: I’m devilishly handsome!
I have a comfortable number of male friends as well as female relationships. I’m not looking for either with this post. I’m looking for something deeper...
...like Silco looking for his Jinx. (Im on my second watch-through and we can discuss this too!)
If this message resonates with you in any way, maybe you’ve been looking for someone like me? Say hi and let’s see where this goes.
I just want someone to be my sibling I can talk to when things get overwhelming. I can't get out of the closet for various reasons and It makes me very depressive about it. I just want someone who would listen and try support me mentally.
I'm just wanting a brother or a sister because my family is just not for me.
I'm not sure what I really want, but I just want a close relationship with someone I can trust because the last person I considered family ghosted me after I told her I see her as my little sis.
I just want you to know that I don't want you to be like "have you tried x" or "you need help" because I know, but I can't really get a job to pay for help, or even get there.
I just wanna have someone I can trust and not worry about suddenly being ghosted.
So
Hi I’m a 35 f from USA looking for a strong and helpful father figure. I’m going through a lot and need help. Someone who will be in my corner and have my back. Looking for someone in the US only. I hope to find someone that I can hopefully have a long term relationship with. I just moved cities because of a serious stalker situation and I’m all alone.
I hurt my eye. I need someone gentle, understanding who I can tell my whole life story to. I like in a hostile environement, surrounded by abusers. I just need more people to completely understand me. And be there for me. Walking me through everything. I was abandoned by my biological mother and abused by my biological parents. Please, I need someone to listen to me. I am in a very vulnerable situation.
hiya my names hudson im pretty sad and have a few hours to kill!!! im seeking anyone older who i can sorta just talk to and keep updated on my life
im a pretty normal teenager i love movies i want to do something in media in the future i collect fugglers and i love dr who
i would love to talk to other trans folks but i honestly dont mind 😸
although please say more than hi i beg
I never really had a mother figure as a kid. Mine wasn’t the best. I never grew up experiencing what other kids my age got to have with their mothers.
I always yearned for a maternal figure just someone to maybe give the love and motherly affection I really wanted as a kid. It’s been especially rough since university started and all the people I know spent time with their families and parents over the break but I didn’t have much luck.
Would appreciate siblings too! I’m an only child so I never had any siblings or anyone to really talk to. I’d love to have any family really.
I do have depression and really bad anxiety I hope that’s not a bad thing
My dms are always open :D
I never had a caring biological family. It’s always been messy. My relationship with my parents was always pretty bad. My mother was a stereotypical Asian parent and basically long story short I never had real family growing up. Everything was either a competition or I wasn’t good enough.
I have no friends irl either due to anxiety and would love to talk to someone during the day. I always envied my peers who had good relationships with their families or siblings to talk to.
I have really bad depression, I think a lot of it stemmed from abandonment issues.
I’d just really appreciate a sibling/parent/grandparent really anyone c: to talk to or vent to or share with
Hi everyone. I'm looking for a strong female presence in my life. For someone to provide that maternal love that I have never received. I would love to be able to have a genuine connection where we can feel free to talk about anything without feeling awkward.
So if anyone wants to be my big sister, Mom, or Grandma I would be eternally grateful.
I am a the big sister! I love being a big sister- I adore my little siblings & will do anything for them. But it’s gotten to the point where I am sacrificing, who I am in my life for them. They know if they need something, they could call me and I will get it done.
But where is my big sister?
The stress is starting to take over-I constantly feel unwell. I don’t have someone to call me to remind me to make appointments. I’m feeling sick today? Who’s gonna help me make my grocery list?
Everyone in my family depends on me- I am the one to help get things done. I am at the point that I’m neglecting my life and myself.
I need help and support. I need a big sister.
Posted on here a while ago but didn’t really click with anyone like I hoped to.
My mental health is not the best so I tend to be quite negative, looking for someone who has no problems listening to me vent once in a while and could possibly help me by being there for me. I get kinda clingy sometimes and would like to talk often. I would love to meet someone with the same interest as me!!!! I like digital art, drawing, painting and stuff like that. I enjoy history and talking about it is quite fun. I’m a big metal music fan and I love to watch all kinds of movies!!
If someone does decide do message me, please introduce yourself a little bit in the message!!!
Looking for a sister i have 2 irl sisters a bug and a little one but as title says i havent spoken to them in years due to a multitude of things that i can explain if ye dont mind me ranting about them 🤣 should probably asd that im protestant play in a loyalist flute band i like games and anime and i live with my gran as i look after her fulltime
Heya,
Nice to meet you, call me Dominik, bro, brother or whatever you like <3
As said above I am looking for any form of siblingship, I want us to be best siblings and best friends as well, you can always count on me, doesn't matter if it is for joy or tears, I will be there for you. You can vent to me or I if you have any questions or worries I can give you advice well. Happily chat with you about whatever interests you or is occupying your beautiful mind at the moment. Hopefully in time you will look up to your cool brother as much as I will be proud of having a great you in my life.
I always were a single child so definitely got jealous of my friends hanging out with their cool younger and older siblings and having someone in their life that was always there no matter what. It was fun though when they joined our games or came to hang out, so hope you decide to hang out with your bro too and if you want to play some games together or so I am always up for a multiplayer with a cool person, which of course will be the coolestest person if its my sibling.
A bit more about myself, I come from Germany, like to read(although not as much in the moment besides some cyoa stories) and work as security. I do enjoy gaming in my free time, mostly just on my pc and single player, besides when I play a game with my gf together in local or hot seat lol. Besides this I like to watch anime, mostly seasonal once atm but always open to suggestions or watching something together and discussing our favorite games and shows can be fun as well.
Hope to read you soon Your future brother
Currently expecting my first with my girlfriend, and I could really use someone to talk to. My head is spinning at a million miles an hour, and I would love someone to tell me it’s all gonna be ok
I’m 23/M, into cd collecting, photography, cycling, outdoors, and travel
Hello I'm Mzher from Saudi Arabia! I wanna to have muslims native english speaker sibilings to help me for improving my English speaking skill and spend good time together! I like to talk about various topics in voice chats on discord (like history and cultures and many other topics) and sometimes play video games(like helldivers2, BO6). Feel free to introduce yourself and chat with me, also I hope no one take my post from a racist view, I only wanna better understanding to Engliah generally.
I'm looking for a mom that I can always come to for comfort, affection and guidance. I hope it is at least somewhat long-term, as I dont really feel comfortable in my own home (my parents and overall family climate has been very toxic to say the least). Perhaps, I can also look for a family after a certain point, but for now, I need a motherly figure at the very least.
The last couple of months have been especially tough for me, with the constantly declining state of my home, and with high school being more demanding and stressful than ever, I don't think I can take it alone anymore. The loneliness and constsnt misery of everyone around me has become too much.
Some of my interests are video games (mainly old retro fps), dinosaurs, kaiju and warhammer mainly. I'm also really interested in lego and puzzles overall. Due to everything mentioned above and my mental state not being the best I have largely abandoned most of them.
I may not be confident and extroverted, or even lovable, but I hope I can find a mother who will appreciate and love me for who I am and not my school performance. A mother who will recognise my struggles and will congratulate me, even on small achievements. In turn, I'll try being a good son, whatever that could mean for you.
I hope it's not too late for someone like me to find anyone, does anyone want a son?