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Heyy! My name is Minttu, I'm 20 years old girl from Finland! I would like to find a penpal from Europe.
I looove music, my favourite artist is Harry Styles (& obviously 1d). It would be a DREAM to write with another harrie! We would have so much to talk about: clowning for hs4 and all the fun stuff coming with it. Maybe we could trade some bracelets too!
I would like to add that I'm trying to overcome from a severe social anxiety. I would like to write with someone who also has it but it's obviously not a requirement!! But if we both have it I think we might understand each other better. We could try to overcome from it together slowly and without any pressure!
Hopefully a harrie finds this🤞
TPWK🦋
Here's something about myself, I graduated from college 4 yrs before and now working as a teacher, which means I don't have a lot of time hangout with my peers. I feel that I need to talk to someone about my age constantly, so looking for a penpal is the way to go!
here's some topics I'm interested in, and you can tell me your interests too!
animes, ( jojo; hunter x hunter etc)
games (guild war2; all kinds of switch games; overwatch; final fantasy XIV)
reading (books like of mice and men, the dogs of babel that discuss human nature and relationship are my favorite)
Rap music or Rock n roll/ punk bands (I love Radiohead)
talking in English. yeah that's actually I'm trying to improve my second language lol
Looking forward to some response, lots of love
Hello!
Interests: Philosophy, Art, Films, Books, Travel, Business and Politics in that order
I'm excited to meet like-minded individuals who share my passions. When I'm not exploring philosophical concepts or analyzing art, you can find me watching classic films, reading literary fiction, or discussing innovative business and political strategies. I enjoy thought-provoking conversations, humorous anecdotes, and friendly debates. If that sounds like you, let's connect and inspire each other! I'm looking for pen pals who are creative, open-minded, and enthusiastic about life. Let's exchange stories, ideas, and laughter! I'm curious about different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. I believe that by sharing our experiences and insights, we can learn from each other and grow as individuals.
So, if you're looking for a meaningful and engaging connection, let's start a conversation!
Note: We can start on reddit and later move to email or any other platform where both are comfortable 😊
If you've read this far, thank you.
Hey everyone!
I'm 26 years old and from Northern Europe, and this is my first time looking for a pen pal. I’m excited to connect with people from all over the world! A little about me: I’m passionate about an active lifestyle, enjoying hobbies like kayaking, cycling, hiking, and traveling. I love exploring new places, whether it’s paddling through calm lakes, cycling through scenic landscapes, or hiking up mountains for breathtaking views. Traveling is a big part of my life, and I’ve been lucky enough to visit various countries. I’m always planning my next adventure and love exchanging travel stories and recommendations.
I prefer communicating via DMs because I find it a more casual and direct way to get to know people. I enjoy genuine, no-pressure conversations, and I'm not looking for bots or creepy interactions—just real, respectful exchanges with kind, open-minded people. If you’re someone who enjoys thoughtful discussions, sharing experiences, and maybe even talking about travel or outdoor activities, we’d probably get along really well!
I’m easy-going, enjoy learning from others, and appreciate a good sense of humor. If you're interested in connecting, feel free to reach out—I’d love to hear from you!
Looking forward to some great conversations!
I have a lot of stationery that I want to use for letter writing, but I’m also open for emails.
A bit about me: I’m from The Netherlands, I study English and Education. I love museums, literature, art and Pokémon.
My only ask is consistency, I have had had a few penpals in the past and I have one right now, but they were never consistent with writing and responding. I want someone who is as commited as I am. I would also preferably want someone my age.
If this sounds like you, don’t be shy dm me!!
Hello! I’m a student looking to make friends who enjoy life sciences. Biology is basically my life; I love all aspects of it (except maybe taxonomy which is a dumpster fire), and I’d love to get to know people to talk about it to! My hobbies are all biology-related: I have aquariums, a ton of houseplants (especially tillandsia), and a microscope which I make slides for and fiddle about with aimlessly. Let’s write about the latest developments in science, bioethics, and our bio hobbies! I’d also love to hear about other hobbies and interests you have! Drop me a dm and we can chat a bit before exchanging email addresses :)
Hey there! Thanks for checking out my post. I'm looking to find someone to make friends with. I love to learn new things, see different prospective of the world, and ways of thinking. I love cats and currently have 3, did have 4 (so maybe I'm a bit of a crazy cat guy?) enjoy anime from time to time, play on my PS5(I love the Soulsborne games), go for walks and runs around my neighborhood and hopefully see some animals, and go for drives. I also love to travel to different countries and wish I could do it more. Anyway, if you wanna talk with me hit me up here and we can exchange emails! Thanks for taking time out of your day to read this!
Hello!
I'm a 29-year-old female living in Texas. I have one really close friend, but other than that it's been difficult to keep friendships over the years due to growing apart. I'm looking forward to making more solid connections while I enter into the next phase of my life!
Ideally, I'd prefer to chat with other women who are in their late 20s to early 30s, but I'm open to everybody as long as you want to have real conversations haha.
Some of my hobbies and interests include:
If you have similar hobbies or are someone who likes to discuss random topics in depth, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Hi I'm looking for a Pen pal and possible friend
Specifically from America,Canada, Australia
I'm extremely positive I study computer animation and one day would like to work at Disney/pixar
I also like Yoga I play the piano enjoy watching and rewatching Modern Family and Adventure time .
My favorite movie is High school musical I enjoy listening to Taylor Swift and Selena gomez.
I love nature and traveling.
So if you would like to be penpals message me I'm quite lonely and want to start making new friends 🥺
Hi! I’m 27F from the Philippines and I’d honestly love to make friends around the world.
I usually work from home and I believe I can handle conversations and I’m quite easy to talk to so it’d be lovely to make new connections. :)
I’m a designer and into art, traveling, coffee, books, video games, and film.
Currently into self improvement so if you’re also into that we can talk about that as well. Anything goes since I’m always curious about new things in life.
I’d appreciate it if you can message me with a little bit about yourself. 😊
Hoping to hear from you, friend! :)
Hi! Completely brand new to the whole penpal business I'll admit but it would be nice to get to know someone and share things with.
A bit about me because that seems to be the place to start! I love to travel, although I do it in small doses and I'm unsure of where to go next. Any ideas would be welcome. I love history and I wish I all of the information I've read from the countless museums and historical sites i've visted across the years had stayed in my brain. I also like to visit art galleries. Whereas it's not all my cup of tea, I find them incredibly peaceful and I could lose myself there for hours. Gardening is important to me and I try and grow my own fruit and veg every year but the UK climate is a constant battle (and the space I have). I'm also looking into developing some new hobbies at the moment to keep myself busy, and I'm starting to look into learning a new language but don't know which one to pick or where to start and I don't want it to feel overwhelming! Oh and of course I play video games, well one in particular, a lot.
Other than that, it's just my husband and 3 rats at home. I say just but I love them to pieces. I'd love email over reddit if possible. It might be nice to switch snail mail in the future once i'm more confident (and bought suppliies...) or perhaps snail mail a few post cards / gifts once if our friendship develops? Hope i've not missed anything crucial...!
im trying to learn a new language. ive always admired italy and its culture but havent really thought about learning the language until now. the reason i chose to studying it is because i find it easy to learn to an extent and i just love how it sounds. id say that im a beginner and someone who’s willing to alot a time for learning everday, hopefully. i am studying nursing so there may be days when i cant study the language, especially when the board exams are nearing.
also ive also been studying sign language at certain times. i find it useful as i sometimes handle patients who are deaf during our practicum.
Hi everyone!
I’m looking to connect with people through meaningful email exchanges. I’m really excited to find people who enjoy thoughtful conversations, hopefully transforming that into friendship.
About me:
What I’m looking for:
Please send me a message, and let’s start a new friendship! 😊
I’m on the hunt for penpals who enjoy meaningful exchanges and thoughtful letters. There’s something so special about taking the time to write and share pieces of your life, interests, and thoughts with someone who genuinely appreciates it. I’d love to find people who are interested in building a long-term connection through snail mail.
A little about me: I enjoy exploring creative hobbies like drawing, journaling, and collecting small trinkets that make me smile. I also love nature, trying out new crafts, and diving into anything that sparks curiosity. I’d love to swap stories about our days, random musings, or even ideas for new hobbies to try. I’m also a fan of adding little extras to letters, whether it’s small doodles, quotes, or stationery bits to brighten your day.
I’m open to penpals from all over the world, and while I don’t mind where you’re from, I’d prefer if you’re 18+ since I’m looking for more mature, meaningful exchanges. Whether you’re into short updates or long, detailed letters, I’m happy to find a rhythm that works for both of us.
If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, send me a message. Let’s make each other’s mailboxes a little more exciting and start a unique friendship through letters
Hi! This is for all the bored and lonely active duty service members out there. I’m new to this and would love to connect long term with you and if there are any of you here. Some of my friends are service members and I send them cute letters and care packages occasionally wherever they’re stationed. I’d love to make some new friends here who are also in the military looking for some company and casual chats! We can chat on here first and see if we hit it off before we can move on to emails/snail mails or care packages. We can talk about anything we want!
Some housekeeping:
-any gender and branch are welcome -would prefer it if we’re in the same age range (20 to 30 years old) but younger or older are still welcome -I talk a lot and would love to meet others like me. I enjoy making connection and friendships with other people. I’m generally cheery and easy to talk to. -I appreciate quick responses since I do that and will let you know if I’m too busy to reply right away. -I’m extroverted and love outdoor activities.
Feel free to message me if you think we’d get on well or if you’d like to get to know me more. Let’s be friends. Send me your funniest meme! 😝
PS. Please don’t reach out to me if you’re only pretending to be a service member. I’d love to make genuine connections and friendships here.
Thank you for reading this and I hope you’re well wherever you are!
Hi, my names Markus, I live in Queensland Australia and I hope to find someone to talk to through email. That's the simple version but really, I'm gonna be going into university for a bachelor of pharmacy which I know is going to be notoriously difficult, I am learning Chinese and Dutch and i hope to be fluent in both by the end of university so having someone to talk to in those languages would be nice. I exercise regularly because I love feeling healthy and it makes me happy. I'm not gonna lie to you, I'm an avid reader and I have bought far too many books T_T. Please, if you want a 1000 word essay on Dune made on the spot. I will gladly give it to you (I love Dune and have talked about it for hours with my friends). Speaking of books I wish to have a study in my home when I'm older to house all my books and trinkets from my adventures (of which there will be many lol). As you'll soon find out with a bit of prodding (if you couldn't tell already) I have a lot of goals, Many of which I hope to achieve. If you've read this far, congratulations, feel free DM me if you find me interesting, you're not getting my email that easily :P
Much love -Markus
What to say... My name is Jesse, I'm from the U.S. and I work in food service. I really admire art, especially animation. I'm not an artist, but I'd like to get into that sort of thing in the future, as well as gardening and writing fiction. I used to grow plants but it's been awhile. A bit more about me, I like videogames, not so much call of duty but platformers, adventure games, sci fi, pokémon, etc. I also love to cook, I have several pets, and I sometimes drink. I've been told that I'm soft-spoken and a good listener. Anyone's welcome, if you want to vent or talk about your day I'm happy to listen. Send me a DM!
Hi Everyone! I’m 20F from the US looking for short or long term pen pals. I’m mainly looking for email pen pals but willing to start letter writing 😊
I’m a college student. I love formula 1, traveling, marvel, movies, reading (please send book recommendations), and I’m starting to learn how to cook, I’m currently learning Spanish and want to learn French next. We don’t need to have the same interests I love learning about new things and cultures. I’m open to having friends from the US or other countries.
Hi there! I am looking for a penpal. I have a passion for writing and making friends. I would love to have someone to write to and to be able to look forward to receiving mail back! I am open to email but would really prefer writing letters! Here are a few of my hobbies: Anything Outdoors (hunting, fishing, etc) Reading and Writing Crochet I love all animals. I am open to all counties, religions, genders, and ages. I am in a committed relationship so that's completely off the table. I would love to hear from you!!
Hi! I'm from the Philippines. Recently, I discovered that Reddit can be a platform to make friends online. I'm looking for international friends to be specific whom I can talk meaningful conversations and intelligent discourses. I also love to learn more about cultures and traditions. Additionally, given that I am not an English speaker I also want to hone my English skills and technicalities through socializing and interacting with others who also have English backgrounds. I have so much more to say I hope to hear from you. Thank you!
Hello folks! Your friendly small town 33/M/USA weird-doh-doh here! Just seeing if anyone would like to get, and maybe send, some Christmas cheer in the form of snail mail! That's right snail mail! It'll get there, eventually! Hopefully before Christmas so you can enjoy it before or on the day. But if it arrives after, then let the merriment roll on into the new year.
I typically enjoy sending Christmas cards to family and friends, but this year I decided to expand the cheer out a little bit.
Now I don't have a whole lot of stamps, so snails are limited. I'd say about 20 for national and 5 for international. Maybe. I'm not the best at math. BUT! If ya would like a little something extra this year in the mail box, message me yer P.O. address and in due time something will be in there from me.
If you do decide to send a card/letter back, please be cool and not creepy.
Note: If you are seeking for a semi-long/short term correspondence, let me know in the letter/card. I'm not looking for long term penpals, but if the writing is good (meaning have good talks) then I may just consider it. In other words I'm open to the idea.
Little on me: I am a Christ centered introvert who enjoys art, music, film, reading, some writing, outdoors, indoors, large crowds, and isolation. I enjoy humor, history, and hummus. Coffee on a early cool morning. And herbal tea on a chill night. (Is this enough info, or too much?)
So, if you'd like a Christmas letter/card from me this month, message me. If not, then i hope you find someone who you can write to. Either way, may you have a wonderful holiday season, and take care. Keep on the writing. Go snail mail! (Is this 500 words yet?)
30/F/US. I'm a writer and reader of all genres, lover of food and tolerant of exercise, nostalgic maladaptive daydreamer, excessive planner and list maker, and homebody with the occasional penchant for cross country adventures. I’m lgbt and looking for gay friendly pen pals. I have a decent grasp of written Spanish, but my verbal skills are not something that should be forced upon the public.
I’ve just finished reading a lot of classics and have been instructed to indulge in some lighter reading material. I want to know why you love your favorite books and series. Deliver your guilty pleasures for judgment, and let’s create new ones together. Let’s reminisce over awkward songs that we still enjoy from our teens and fall down YouTube rabbit holes. Overall, I’m somewhat of an oddball hoping to meet other people who inhibit this world in a similarly peculiar way. I’m open to email, snail mail, chat, etc. If any of this resonates with you, then I’d be happy to hear from you.
Hi friends,
I have a current pen pal that I have kept up with since high school and it’s been a wonderful thing.
I’m married without kids, and I have four cats that are my furry children. It would be great to connect with another girl on here if anyone is interested.
The only thing I ask is that you please only reach out if you’re genuinely interested and will put effort into continuing the conversation. I don’t mean that in a bad way but think about the energy it takes to get to know someone and then it doesn’t work out because both people don’t put in effort ❤️
I really like deep conversations and mostly anything is fair game. Reach out if interested 😊
hello! i'm a 20 y/o female who is looking for a penpal in the USA! my interests include making bracelets, knitting, painting, spooky ARG's, and horror movies/themes in general! I also have a cat and a bunny at home, cat is named milo and bunny is named mocha:) i have experience with having a penpal but we lost touch a long time ago and i recently bought a letter kit so i was thinking i wanted to start up again! looking for people preferably in the USA but if we have similar interests im more than happy to do international! lets get to know each other more :)
hellooo i'm bambi! I love languages and different cultures so it would be nice to talk to someone who is not from mexico, english is not my first language (sorry for any future grammar mistakes) i'm currently learning french and italian.
im moving out to san diego next year and im afraid of not finding friends since i feel that it’s not as easy as it is in mexico im a pretty sensitive person and american people can be kind of cold or maybe im just to sensitive, i enjoy talking about different subjects and deep conversations, i think im very open minded and i don’t get scared to easily.
i have a decent amount of friends in my city and a supportive family but i kinda feel alone online so it would be warm to have someone to talk to in another part of the world
things that I love: lana del rey, friends (tv), poetry, sewing, the big bang theory, fashion, taking pictures, thrifting, etc.
we don't need to have anything in common I always love to learn new things and different perspectives . XOXO
I'm 20 years old, I have 3 ferrets who I love very much, and I like to make music :) I'm not particular on what gender identity you may or may not conform to, just looking to connect with a stranger over seas, and someone also interested in making hand written letters!! I quite enjoy crafts and and little cardboard projects that I make for my ferrets and my self and I really enjoy drawing. I play games a little but mostly Mount & Blade Warband. I'd like to get to know someone or just share something with another person.
Honestly I'm not really particular on what we prefer to talk about, I'm open to most conversations, even- or particularly silly ones.
I'd prefer someone who is not from the same country as me, because I do want to talk to any more americans than I already must//spare those I love//. Overseas would be awesome, but I'm also cool with something contiguous.
I'm not much of a character myself. My mind is nomadic, and this is where it led me this time. I've never corresponded with a pen pal, but despite having a tight-knit circle of close friends, we share far too much in common, which is comforting yet makes me crave the unknown. I've been seeking new experiences, now I also want to meet new people, people I maybe would never run into in my daily life, but I can get to meet here!
A little bit about myself; I enjoy the wilderness and feel more at home in a polyester tent in a forest than inside my apartment. I like listening to singer/songwriter and folk music, some of my favorite songwriters are Bill Callahan, David Berman, Phil Elverum and Adrianne Lenker. I recently started getting into literature, both through listening and reading, I've been loving the works of Cormac McCarthy. My last listen was "True Grit" by Charles Portis, and I'm currently reading through "Kitchen" by Banana Yoshimoto. I'm an avid movie viewer as well, I love the "Before" trilogy, and some of my favorite directors are Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson. The last film I caught in the cinema was "We Live in Time" by John Crowley. I'm really looking forward to the upcoming Wallace & Gromit movie, Vengeance Most Fowl! Lastly, aptly for my age, I also play video games! My favorite is Outer Wilds, that game means more to me than I can explain, and it's where my love for the outdoors originated from.
Now, about you!
Do you have niche hobbies or interests? What are they, and where does your intrigue lead you? What do you like to learn about that you would like to share?
How have you grown as a person? What are some life changing events you've been through? What do you love most, and whom have you learned to forgive?
Write it all, I want to read it all! I want to know!
If you'll have me, I'd be honored to be in correspondence with you! Send me a message and I'll get back to you!
Hey, I'll start off with my interests! I enjoy exercising, hanging out with friends, playing some games casually, watching movies and serieses. In the past, I've learned quite a bit from "A Smarter Way to Learn Python" which is really really interesting! I also enjoy learning math, from Khan Academy. My primary goal is to be good enough at math & programming that I can create interesting simulations.
I'm really looking for people who are interested in programming, math, learning in general, and love discussing deeper topics!
While I'm not in school, I do thoroughly enjoy learning, specifically anything STEM related. I do enjoy working with math. I read a book by the name "A Mind for Numbers" which basically taught me how to learn such subjects. One of the best books I've ever read!
If you've read this far in, I really appreciate it! If you're interested in talking, feel free to send me a DM! Looking forwards to hearing back from you!
I live in New Mexico and I'm looking for some friends I can write to. I love writing letters, drawing, painting all of that. Im interested in horror movies, piercings, tattoos, plants, fashion, thrifting, skating, anything to do with music, and I do colorgaurd! I also speak some German and a little bit of Spanish. I would always be down to learn more or different languages from other people as well. I don't have many friends but I would like a true connection with someone. I don't care where your from, gender, or anything like that I just want to meet more people really!
Hey, everyone!
I am a 29 year old male from the United States (specifically the Midwest). I am looking for someone to chat with on here while I'm supposed to be grading my students' papers. I teach high school history.
I am open to talking about pretty much anything with anyone (as long as they're 18+), but a bit about me: I love to workout, read, watch movies, cook, bake, hike, and travel.
We can start on reddit messaging and if you're not insane or a murderer we can maybe move to email or snail mail. I have always wanted to get into actually having a pen pal and who knows maybe today can be the day it actually happens. Comment below or send me a chat invite so we can start talking!