Hey there! My name’s Will, I’m 19, male, from England, and am currently studying History & Japanese at a UK University.

I’ve not got a sad story or anything: my parents are both alive and I love them deeply, and I’m from a lower middle-class background. But I am an only child and sometimes that gets lonely. I’ve had friends at school but have only started to acquire more since starting University. I’m okay without siblings but one dynamic I’ve always wanted to experience is that of having an older sister. Someone to talk to about my issues, joke with, and have fun talking to. I’m not exactly awkward around girls but I’ve not yet had a kiss, so you very well could say I’m heavily inexperienced with girls and women. Very technically I’ve had two girlfriends but in both scenarios, I asked them out and they broke up with me a day later, all over text (this was in high school where that sort of thing happens lol) so I essentially don’t count myself lucky enough to have ever entertained a real relationship.

Nevertheless here’s some more about me: my hobbies pertain to weightlifting, cooking, and video games primarily although good movies are sweet too. I’m a freak about languages, especially non-European ones, and thus that’s why I took Japanese for one half of my degree (I’m a bit over three quarters of the way through year one). I’m learning a little Chinese on the side too but that’s mainly to help with my Japanese, since they partly use the same writing system. I’m big into history and politics too. Hopefully we can have many fruitful, funny and interesting chats about all that!

That’s generally all from me now. If you’d like to become my big sister don’t hesitate to contact me and we can get talking. Due to timezone differences it’d be best if you’re also from the UK (or abide by the GMT+0 timezone) but it’s seriously no big issue if you’re even as far away as New Zealand. Anyways hopefully let’s talk more later!

Hello. So, I had stumbled onto this sub and thought what a great idea. So. about me, I'm 25 from the Usa and consider myself a kind, compassionate person. I love to cook, play video games, and listen to music and asmr. Other than that, I'm a really respectful, thoughtful kind person who really just wants to see others happy. I got lots of kindness and compassion to give to someone and no one to give it you, so thought I could use some of my life experience to help someone else. I don't have al the answers or maybe not even the one you need or want to hear but I am honest, and I don't jump ship when things get tough. I'm looking for a long-term thing as well.

What am i exactly looking for? A younger male like myself to be a positive influence for. All I ask is you be respectful, kind, and understanding and we always treat each other with dignity and respect. I know life can be tough, but no one has to face it alone. I won't ever have kids of my own so thought I could at least be good for someone and give them someone to talk to, vent, watch a movie, or play games.

I want to say I'm gay. I don't think it directly relates for someone looking for a strictly platonic thing, but I know everyone has their own values and opinions and I respect everyone, so I mention it as to be fully honest and transparent.

I'm never really too sure how to start any sort of post like this - but I'll begin it by saying, I did make a post very similar to this, I think around 2-3 years ago at this point after a really bad break-up, which made me realise I didn't really have anybody in my family that I could confide in with it. In all honesty making a post here did help me a lot, I think I got about half a dozen responses and settled on a woman who quickly became like an Older Sister to me, until she unceremoniously ghosted me within a month of talking, the irony of that was actually quite amusing and helped me get over what I was going through - specifically searching out for a 'Family I Choose' to help me out mentally and just to have that person to reside and confide in and they go off and abandon me themselves.

It was quite funny and I got over it quite quickly, but a few years down the line, here I am once again.
Moving onto the 'about me' section.

My relationship with my Mother is nearly non-existent, Aunt is entirely work related and my Nan, who was more like a Mother to me than my actual one, sadly passed away a little over a year ago.

Outside of that I just have some younger siblings, who for the most part, I have no relationships with.
I have plenty of male family members or close friends that I get along well with, although I think I've always been missing that female family member whom I could turn to for support or just general.. chatter, I have an Older Brother whom I wouldn't swap anything in the world for, even if as we got a little older our relationship strained and isn't as tightknit as it used to be and a Father who.. is really emotionally unavailable, tries his best.

I'm not sure if having this 'Female family member' will actually help me, but it doesn't hurt to at least try, right?

Overall I'm looking for somebody who is at least around my age, or somebody older than me, I'm not looking for a Mother figure, I'd say more akin to an Older Sister / Auntie type, honestly though, not fully sure that I'm not looking for a Mother figure either, so just anything, really?

For the most part my interests are pretty generic honestly.
I'm a 22 year old guy, I'm into Video Games, Football, Anime, Manga.
Some of the less 'generic' hobbies are things like Mythology and History.

Again, I'm not really sure what I'm looking for overall.
But I've been thinking about making this post for a while now, so what's the worst that could happen?

Thanks for reading this all.

hello! i'm happy to listen for a bit, no judgment for whatever you're going through or how you're dealing with it.

i would also be happy to form a long term supportive friendship. i've been told i have older sister energy !! i prefer other women to connect with but anyone is ok :)

i'm religious, which we can discuss if you'd like.

hope to hear from u :)

Ever since I was much younger, I always wished I was born as a twin. Even today I still dream about it. Your closest sibling... like your other half...born to stay together in spirit and support one another for a lifetime. I'll tell you more about why I want a twin later. Just ask. It's related to my natural psychology. You don't have to look like me. Just to live as twins is enough. Text first, then photos, then voice messages, and later call, then video chat, as slow or fast as we feel comfortable. Hopefully one day meet in real life. Maybe travel the world together. Share everything. Hope to keep our bond for life. Never separated at heart.... matching clothes sometimes just for fun. Eating from the same plate, holding hands outside (at least for girls), hugging (at least for girls), living the dream. Please introduce yourself briefly when you message me and let me know your purpose for messaging. I have 3 siblings in real life but I want one more... maybe it's you.

I want someone who:

1. Someone who cares about their health (because I’m active and health conscious)
2. Not a substance user (because I don’t smoke or drink)
3. Is not a pervert (because 🤢ew)

This is like“heart adoption”, but between siblings.

Hello , Unfortunately, I grew up without female siblings and I wish with all my heart to have a female sister. I want to spend a nice time talking about everything, having fun chatting, meeting in real life if everything fits, I'm open to a lot of things.

I don't have a good relationship with any of my family and don't really have anyone to talk to. I'd talk to anyone but an older male figure is my focus. my age would be ok too just not younger please. I have some mental illnesses and haven't gone to school in a long time so I'm pretty much a shut-in. I like music, movies, fashion, anime, other nerdy stuff, and collecting cute things like plushies/dolls etc. I'm a bit childish i guess. I'm just looking for someone who's understanding and nice to me that wants to talk about either of our interests. or anything really. I'm usually a bit awkward at first and not good at initiating conversation but I hope I can warm up to you :) if this somehow sounds appealing lol feel free to message me!

41m from Australia. Married teacher, but childless. Currently doing kinship care- have 3 kids living with me. I come from a large, unique family, so I’d love to show others how good family can be. I’d love to be an older brother/uncle or father type figure.

So Im 14 I live in germany, but am brazillian would love u to have a german or brazillian sis. I have never really had a older sister figure cause my older sis left when I was 3. Dm me if youre interested

I don’t doubt my family loves me but I don’t think they like me very much its a hard thing to swallow so I’ve come to y’all I’m 17m I love art,music,games,etc im down for any dynamic especially those of son mother or son father I hope who ever reads this knows they deserve a family i hope you find yours

Hi all :) I'm 31 and from Australia. I moved here from overseas and I often find myself missing my family (they all live too far to have regular connections). I'm also in a relationship and childless. I have always been the youngest in my family, but I wouldn't mind being an older figure for someone else now.
What I can offer is guidance, patience and honesty. We can chat about anything, but some of my hobbies include: videogames, movies, anime&manga and psychology.

I don't have any family.

In fact, I have virtually nobody. I am 34, and developmentally delayed and have autism. I feel very lonely and a lot of times I just wish I had a mom that I could text or chat with to give me encouragement, advice or kind words. I am fairly slow and can be easily overwhelmed, so I apologize. My mother was extremely abusive and I haven't spoken to anyone in my family in over a decade, but I really want a mom. Thank you for reading.

I've always been feeling needy for that kinda connection. It's like, I've always had the fantasy of having a big brother, or just a dude I saw as one, who I could talk about all my nerdy ass interest with. And I do have people I can talk to about that stuff with! But I want somebody who can get as excited as I do when I talk about it, I guess?

Anyways, here's some required reading/gaming before accepting this request:

• Persona 3 Reload (not finished yet)/4 Golden/5 Royal • Danganronpa 1/2/v3 • Undertale/Deltarune • Omori • Toilet bound Hanako-kun • Pokémon

Those are all the main things that pop off the top of my head. I hope I can find a good match :]

this is a shot in the dark, and quite a risky one too. but apparently no one’s will is stronger than a fatherless kid, so hi ! i go by julien online. i’m 16f and i’m hoping to look for a guiding and nurturing older male figure in my life, who i can talk to about what both of us are up to, who i can turn to when i feel lost in life (which is all the time, ain’t that fun), or honestly just someone i can talk to about silly shit and whose “back in my day…” monologues i can roll my eyes at.

although i am trying to manage my expectations here since, well, this IS the internet. you don’t necessarily need to be a father figure to me if that’s not what it looks to be building towards bc i know that’s actually a lot to ask for. plus, i’ve gone this long without a father figure, honestly just an older friend who i can learn from would already be cool enough. i can just pretend you are in my head. omg i’m kidding… kinda not? no seriously i am kidding. (🤔)

anyways, here are some things about me and also for you to know if there’s some potential here for a connection or nada:

• i have social anxiety and i’m an incredibly awkward person. i guess treat this as kind of a forewarning, bc i’m quiet and reserved in real life and that does extend to social media as well, sometimes my words won’t effectively translate my actual thoughts and feelings or i just have nothing to say about some things. i’m not gonna apologize about that though, if you don’t click well with people like me that’s a-ok!!
• i’m looking at multimedia arts for college and possibly have a career in it, i like graphic design, filming, and video editing so i don’t really mind doing that as a job.
• but i guess most of my heart is in animals, particularly marine biology, i’m really interested in that and i love learning about it any chance i get.
• i don’t have much hobbies but i love swimming, i’ve had no formal lessons yet but i kinda taught myself and i really enjoy doing it.
• i’m a teenager so yeah the pieces of media i consume are part of my personality !! i’m notably a big fan of marvel. bucky barnes, frank castle, and logan howlett have my heart.
• i’m still pretty into childish things, mostly as a way to cope. so yes, i like watching cartoons, building an army of stuffed animals, and i definitely stare longingly at the toys section at the mall.

i guess that’s about the only pieces of information i’m giving out at the moment. of course, anything more will naturally come out when we start talking, just maybe not personal information for my own safety. you’ll understand. if you don’t, gtfo. but i really am looking forward to hearing from some of you, and hopefully eventually build a wholesome connection or even become each other’s little internet family if that’s on the books for the both us. <3

Hi all!

I’m u/Good-Caterpillar1277 (I don’t have another nickname atm) and I’m looking for parental figures or siblings!

It can be a mom, dad, older sister or older brother!

I’m looking for someone who can be like a mentor to me, talk about life, hobbies and support each other. My life has been a long ride, with being lonely for a while, dealing with depression and anxiety and other events in my life, so I would appreciate having someone to talk to and get a helping hand to make my life a bit more brighter!

About myself - I’m a massive gamer, like art, movies and going on walks, and love talking about life or random things (’m a bit of a nerd and like creative things!). If you aren’t interested in those things, I’m more than happy to listen to you and do other things!

I play loads of games, although mostly single player. I really like racing, fighting and platformers! One of my favourite games if you are curious would be Street Fighter IV, I haven’t played it much but I love the art style, music and gameplay!

Feel free to check my post history and comment below - once I have time, I can reply. If I don’t please don’t take it personally, I’m very nervous or might forget. If I am comfortable, I’ll reply if we can talk in Reddit DMs.

Please still free to comment even if this post is a bit old or other people have commented!

Thank you for reading and have an awesome day everyone! :)

This will probably be the longest post I've made on anything...ever. But I have a kind of large family, and in that family is mostly boys. I'm an emotional and open guy, but I don't think I can connect to my family as deep as I'd like to. I've also been kind of drifting away socially (although recently I've been trying to combat that), and most of my friends are just busy these days. I'm often told I'm like a brother to many people, and the more I thought about it the more I realized they're right.

Then I notified this sub exists, and after some careful consideration, I decided to make this post! What I'm looking for is a sister of any age to come over and proclaim me as their brother!

For a little about me, I'm 18 and going to college in the fall. I want to be a writer, a musician - basically, a storyteller on all fronts. Though I sadly can't draw. I game sometimes, mostly on Switch and Xbox, and I watch some anime as well. If this doesn't match up with your interests, it doesn't even have to, because I love listening and learning new things.

Whether the older or younger dynamic, I try to be fun and easygoing, but if you're falling and are about to hit rock bottom, I'll be the rock you hit instead. Always open to venting and your emotional troubles, even if it seems like something silly, small, or insignificant.

I'd like for this to be a true and deep relationship through and through, so I would like to know names and eventually faces. If that's not something you're interested in, though, I understand.

Well, I think I've made this post long enough, and I hope we can talk soon! Feel free to message me a little intro about yourself to start 😁

I have judgy parents so I may have inherited their traits but I absolutely dislike being judged Willy nilly and also dislike doing it. I try not to have any prejudices, like to learn new things so if ohr interests don't align, I'll just listen and learn along the way. I'm a good listener and have little tips and tricks that work with depression, anxiety and the like. I will scold when you make a dumb mistake though. And I'll speak to you just like I speak with my little brother...that's all I guess.

Hihi. Mama? Daddy? Uncle? Auntie? papa? nanny? Are y’all out there? 🥺🙏🤞I hope so…i’m a 37 year old, chronically ill lost girl in the world & i’ve been searching for you FOREVER & ever & ever.

I need you to be someone who really & truly actually has lots of available time in your life and love in your heart and interest in choosing me to be your daughter, niece, or granddaughter. I only want to make new connections with you if you are willing to make and spend time with me on a daily basis (virtual, talking is perfect too). I would love to someday be able to call you anytime i need advice or support and have you welcome that cause you are always happy to talk to me. I don’t wanna EVER feel like i’m a burden or am bothering you.

I really, really, REALLY need consistent communication on a regular basis to develop trust with you and to form a secure bond. I have tons of free time because I literally spend almost all of my life at home, and in bed, with only 1 - 2 outings a week…..my life has been this way for a long, long time and i guess i might be like this forever unless any of these specialists can figure out how to help me lead a life with more function & fulfillment.

I have never known the nurturing, care, affection and support of a parent, or parental figure. I don’t have any family that i have positive relationships with…and i really hope i can experience that with you. I am a little and am ONLY interested in platonic, wholesome connections with others.

i’m never bored, because im always learning something new! i love animal facts, and wanna learn about space and science and all the things. history, too. i love playing board and card and story creating games. i like to make art and craft stuff and love nature (although i haven’t been able to be around nature in a long long time), i love bluey and tiddlytubbies and sunflowers, the ocean, collecting rocks and shells and flowers. I am emotionally mature but….also really not for a lot of things. I’m autistic and adhd and have a lot of other neurodivergencies….i LOVE non-linear conversations and discord games. i also play second life too. oh! i’ve always wanted to learn how to code, too. I am really overwhelmed though and need help breaking things down into smaller steps. I love working together to make things possible.

I can’t wait to hear from you!

[🥺please, honestly assess the amount of time you actually have to spend with me, and if you really fit who i’m searching for 🙏🙏🙏 its so hard & hurts my heart so bad getting my hopes up about new connections & then being let down cause they are actually to busy to have have me become a regular part of their lives, for real.]

I am hoping to find a long-term family-like bond. I also want to eventually visit them (country doesn't matter). I am currently going to college and live near Austin, Texas. I like reading, walking, social work, and nature. I would like the person to be open-minded. I am starting a non-profit in a few months and would like the person to mentor me too.
***I am looking for a serious connection. Please don't respond if you don't want to be connected long-term (or for a whole life).

Hey! I’m Theo I’m 15 and trans masc. I’m really looking for some older kindve guiding family members who can help me sort through the mess of being trans and having soooo many questions about it. I’m just trying to find some guidance and understanding while I go through this!

Hi all,

I am a woman in my late thirties, married living in the San Diego area. I dont have a relationship with my own mother. Ever since I was a young girl I had to deal with emotional\mental abuse from her. I don't really have a relationship with my family due to this, so I'm definitely the black sheep. My family now really just consists of me, my husband and our animals. (Sadly, my in-laws have passed).

I've always wanted to have a mother daughter relationship where we are close, chat, spend time with one another (online\in person), on the couch watching a movie, spending time at the beach, etc. Someone who would comfort me if I'm having a bad pain day. Someone who's fine texting due to severe anxiety on phone calls. Someone who I can text with throughout the day, have a laugh, be there for them like they're there for me. After some period of time - meet in person, spend time in person. Something that could be lifelong.

This feels embarrassing to ask, and probably wishful thinking. I'm sure there are people out there who wanted kids but didn't have them, or even just enjoy being a mentor and wouldn't mind being a mom\mum to someone. I'd be delighted if you lived within a few hours or so of San Diego so we can eventually be family in person as well as online, but that's not a requirement.

Adding a little more about me - I'm very sarcastic, I laugh a lot, I swear (but respectful of people who don't like swearing). I deal with severe chronic pain & other health related issues - this is a big part of my life currently (and unfortunately, but I try to be positive!) I'm a cat mum, I love animals a lot. I try my best to be a good person and help others in any way I can.

Okay I've probably rambled waaaaay too much. If you think we could be a match would you please send me a wee message?

Thank you for taking the time to read my post. If you have questions for me feel free to ask them here or in private messages.

TW: drunk driver, traumatic brain injury, child abuse, attempted murder

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Seriously read the trigger warnings before continuing.

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My dad was the most amazing dad there ever was. Then he met a drunk driver. At high speed. He was in a coma with a brain bleed, but it was less than three days. He recovered perfectly, no brain damage, no needing to relearn to walk, nada.

Except that wasn't actually true, it's just that the damage was too subtle to spot at the time. It started with just him being irritable, but who could blame him for being grouchy when he was in pain and still recovering? By the time I was 8, he was flying into rages & threatening to beat me for even the smallest of imagined slights—such as "breathing too loudly" or "maliciously planning & timing bathroom visits to be deliberately disruptive".

By the time I moved out, I'd survived two attempts on my life.

He's still alive, but... My dad was killed by a drunk driver when I was little. Some miserable addict just puppets his body around. He maintains that I'm a "stain on the family's honour" and WILL kill me if I go back.

I've never really had a male influence on my life since then. I'm looking for male family members, especially hopeful for a father figure, but anyone over the age of 18. I'm sorry if this is a disappointment to younger people, but given the way so many US states are working towards laws that will make existing near children as an LGBTQ person into a sex crime, I just don't feel safe interacting with minors 1:1 online.

hey,

(small rant) so i was abandoned by a wack dad. my mom has anger issues and last year i was diagnosed with bpd. my diagnosis is something i’m not open about but i do take some medication, i wish to not speak of that. i’m recently trying to quit smoking or rather get rid of urges to smoke, so far i’m doing well.

as of recent, i haven’t seen my uncle in a while and when i see him the first thing he said was “i thought you were hiding because you were pregnant or something.” which felt really mean and it’s been bothering me.

(about me:) so i have like a crap ton of playlists. i have apple music but i’ve been shifting some playlists over to spotify for yall who use that. i’m just looking for someone who likes music like a wide variety of it. i can go from indie to metal to disco lmfao.

i play bass, used to play quads. i played flute in elementary school as well. currently play at the jazz band in my college. i’m studying art history to be an archivist! i love art history so if you do too that’ll be pretty awesome! i wanna try to pick up ballet again too.

i love star wars and star trek. i like space and science fiction! i love aliens because its one of my fave horror movies also cause sigourney weaver is one of my favorite actresses lol. i absolutely love adam driver and i love his work as well! i also like halloween or michael myers! i love horror, space, sci-fi, aliens, cryptids, film too! i also like to bake and love making cookies or cupcakes!

i’m spanish and italian, but don’t speak any of those languages fluently lol but i have duolingo for italian as i know a bit of spanish to get by for work

id prefer you being from the usa for time reasons and age doesn’t matter, just don’t be a creep lol

Hi I'm a 19 year old college student. I'm very big on found family and I've developed a really lovely family structure for myself and my needs are quite happily met. I have no access to older family members for support so this kind of thing has always been of immense value to me. As of right now, I only have one proper father figure in my life and while I have multiple loving mother figures, I'm open to any special bonds. I also actually do not have any big sister or big brother relationships and would love to experience that type of guidance and protectiveness and love that I myself have for my youngers. Also um please do ignore my posting. That stuff is a completely different world to this stuff and I don't want anything to be inappropriate here!! This is for my heart and happiness. I have a lot of love to offer and I'm looking for something lifelong.

So Im 14 I live in germany, but am brazillian would love u to have a german or brazillian sis. I have never really had a older sister figure cause my older sis left when I was 3. Dm me if youre interested

hihi, im looking caring family members of any type for frequent, consistent conversations. i’m neurodivergent, super immature & endlessly curious about various topics like space, biology, art, & edtech. I love rewriting lyrics to songs, being creative, and being read to. I’m chronically ill and have a lot of time, i feel lost & alone in life, but am never bored as there’s always something new to learn.

I would love to find family who enjoys guiding and teaching others, family who is patient & naturally nurturing; with the availability & interest in catching up for all the time we’ve lost not knowing eachother before now, so we can grow our bond. I’ve experienced a lot of pain, loss & abuse, and i’m seeking safety and love. I’m serious about forming and maintaining strong family bonds, and hope you are too. i can’t wait to meetchu!

hey! I’m just a teen who’s struggling a lot with life rn. I have a lot going for me, but the weight and pressure is killing me. having nightmares about everything I hear about has been really tough, and I just want someone to care and be there for me, as I will for you. I understand a lot of people in this sub are in need of a mentor, I wish I could help but I don’t think I’m fit to.

the only things I have experience with is the work force and how to fill out applications. life is so unpredictable it’s really scary, but I’ll be there to help you, as you help me.

I enjoy gaming, music, and other stuff like being outside and messing around. I love kids toys as it helps me cope, I love messing around with electronics and learning new things. please feel free to reach out, I’d appreciate it so much.

(Looking for a parent, sibling, or mentor figure, male female or anything around and in between)

My, where do I start.. I’m someone who is very much able to ensure people feel safe and comfortable. Ensure people understand their dreams can soar further than they think.. but, why is it that when it comes to encouraging me, I have nothing to say but mean vile snakish things.

I’m a 22 year old woman who has always dealt with feelings of inferiority since a baby. Be it my skin tone, my hair, my eyes, my face shape, my body, and my lack of life experience and education, it feels like I’m never enough. And even though I’ve been this way for my entire life, I know this isn’t set in stone. I finally want to appreciate myself. After having a particularly lovely (but nervous) video call with a someone I like, and catching my reflection in the bathroom, I felt so horrendously insecure and wondered “is that what I looked like to them this entire time??”

It’s not just my looks I hyperfixate on. It’s everything.. I just want someone comforting to tell me that it’s not true, or, perhaps if it is, work together to achieve what we want to get better with. I try to be as logical as possible even though my soul craves to run head first into emotions. I want you to be my logic, my comfort, and I’ll offer my excitement for life and my reasonable optimism. I can give you a new perspective on the beauty in even the most mundane and everyday small things. Be that with photos of the muffins I successfully bake, or long and thorough talks. I want to help you reach for the clouds and the stars and I want you to make sure I can get back onto the ground.

Please have good intentions with this potential dynamic.

So Im 14 I live in germany, but am brazillian would love u to have a german or brazillian sis. I have never really had a older sister figure cause my older sis left when I was 3. See you then...

I’m 16 years old and have an older sibling, but we don’t get along and they’re emotionally abusive and don’t consider me as a sister. Since I was 11, I’ve really wanted to have someone to replace that role- an older sibling who loves and protects me like my actual older sibling should’ve. I’m so happy I found this subreddit, wish I’d came across it years ago.