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Letters and Post Cards and Email, Oh My!

Find people to enjoy writing with!

Unsure of what to write? Check out some of the posts, and maybe even reply to them!

If you're still unsure, check out our Snail Mail Response Team!

These wonderful people are active members of our subreddit and have pledged to send letters to anyone that requests them, without the worry of having to continue correspondence! They are here to help you dive into this wonderful world of penpals! Check out the list of volunteers, find one or more that you think you'd like to hear from and send them a message! It's that simple!

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RULES

  1. Be nice. No harassment of any kind will be tolerated. Be kind to your fellow pen pals. There is another person on the other end of that letter.
  2. Be mindful of sharing personal information, including links. Personal information such as email addresses and personal addresses (including P.O. Box addresses) should only be shared via private message. Links to outside websites (non-Reddit links) are not allowed.
  3. /r/penpals is for platonic friendships only! Any posts that display obvious romantic or sexual intentions will be removed and redirected toward /r/r4r or /r/dirtypenpals.
  4. Posts should request pen pals via snail mail, email and PM only. Posts and comments that list Kik, Skype, SMS, WhatsApp, Snapchat, or similar services will be removed and redirected to their appropriate subreddit: /r/kikpals, /r/SkypePals, /r/textfriends, /r/WApals, /r/Snapchat, /r/SLOWLYapp or subs like /r/r4r and /r/LetsChat.
  5. No soliciting. Selling of goods or services is forbidden on this subreddit. Commitment-free care packages are fine.
  6. 500 Characters minimum. All posts must be 500 characters or more. Share a little about yourself or what you're looking for, lyrics etc "to fill the space" doesn't count.
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32f - Looking for an intellectual connection, a fellow cinephile, and penpal interested in Gilles Deleuze, R.D. Laing, Henri Bergson, and Simone Weil

Do you relate to any of these?

Favorite filmmakers 🎬

Krzysztof Kieƛlowski, Stanley Kubrick, Andrei Tarkovsky, Alfred Hitchcock, Robert Bresson, Ingmar Bergman, Éric Rohmer, Aki KaurismĂ€ki, Chantal Akerman, Takeshi Kitano, Jean-Luc Godard, David Lynch, David Fincher, Werner Herzog, Louis Malle, Michelangelo Antonioni, Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Coen brothers, Hayao Miyazaki, Wong Kar-wai, John Carpenter, Ming-liang Tsai, Michael Haneke, Jem Cohen, Jonas Mekas, Stan Brakhage, Chris Marker, Adam Curtis

Favorite authors 📚
Hannah Arendt, Mark Fisher, Karl Popper, Gilles Deleuze, R.D. Laing, Silvia Federici, Joan Didion, Klaus Theweleit, Marie-Louise von Franz, Carl Jung, Robert Sapolsky, David Graeber, Simone Weil, John Steinbeck, Fyodor Dostoevsky, William Faulkner, James Joyce, Somerset Maugham, Franz Kafka, Oscar Wilde, Mark Twain, Henri Bergson

MUSIC 🎧
Genres: Show-gaze, dream-pop, post-rock, all subgenres of rock except for metal; Performers: Joy Division, Catherine Wheel, Nirvana, Slowdive, The Cure, Yann Tiersen, John Maus, The Church, VAST, etc

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2024/03/30
18:38 UTC

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German girl looking for penpals, preferably UK, US, English language

I am a German girl looking for penpals in UK or US, preferably guys, although I do not look for any romance.

I like writing in English language and unfortunately I do not have a lot of practise these days.

English at work is not the same as in everyday life. I am looking for someone to chat with about all kinds of stuff.

I love Scandinavia, history, vikings, travelling to Northern countries. I love Anglo Saxon history.

I work quite a lot and therefore have not so much time to meet new people.

I also like reading crime stories, I like being out in nature.

Feel free to write me a few lines, I am looking forward to your replies.

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2024/03/30
18:21 UTC

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22/f/usa looking for long term penpals [email]

hello,

i'm a big fan of penpals. i have done this a few time where i've found some people to email with back and forth and i hate to say that it often fizzles out. i have one penpal that i've been able to keep up a pretty good rhythm with (even with long times in between replies on both ends). i think that just speaks to how nonlinear life is... like while things are busy we're pushing one a month, but when i'm able to really think i can send one a day. i'm looking for someone who will be open to the same... basically the "not replying for a couple weeks doesn't mean it's over" mindset.

just some basics about me:

  • i have some pretty big life changes coming up.
  • i'm pretty reflective and have thoughts to share. i am religious and a good amount of my Pondering ties in with this and/or psychology (it would be cool if you had a foundation for either of these subjects, but not required).
  • i have a list of things that i am planning to do as soon as i objectively get more free time, which will be in about 2 months. if you mention something really cool, i might say "i'm adding that to my list." i'm happy to share some of what i've got on there right now.
  • i'm interested in whatever you have to say. like anything really. stories, things you wonder about, what was going on today, something you recently learned.
  • i may either go completely no caps/grammar or like a full normal Hello! How are you doing? in my emails and there's really no in between it just depends on vibes.

it'd be cool if you sent the first email, but not required either. if you're interested, send me a chat on here and i'll give you my email and we can just go from there. i look forward to chatting with you :)

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2024/03/30
18:02 UTC

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39/F/USA Seeking penpals from anywhere!

Hey! 39/f married with 3 dogs. I am a paramedic and teacher and I’m looking for long term penpals (snail mail or email!)

I love animals, camping, medicine, psych, reading, philosophy,

I’d love to learn more about gardening, cooking, other cultures, and what to read. I also want to learn more about you!

If you already messaged me, I’m sorry. I accidentally deleted your messages :(. Please shoot me a message.

Happy to be a big sister/mom figure or a good female friend to anyone.

Nothing sexual. I am happily married. I’m fine with exchanging SFW photos.

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2024/03/30
17:02 UTC

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Looking for a pen pal (19M)

Hey everyone I am just looking for some new pen pals. To send letters/post cards to. I am fine with international and national I live here in the US of A. I have lots of free time right now while at college which you wouldn’t think I would but I make time. I am pretty open to any age I just like writing. And if anyone could help me learn a language that would be super awesome! I only know American Sign Language and well can’t write that out lol. I have lots of hobbies like going outdoors living in Minnesota it’s like a must here. I do a lot of boating both motor and sailing. Hiking, fishing Much love.

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2024/03/30
15:36 UTC

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đŸŒđŸ“« Calling all snail-mail lovers!

Think of me as your new best pen friend; or the destination for your anonymous correspondence
I just got a P.O. Box and am hoping to receive letters from anyone, anywhere, about anything
Send me alllll the things!
- Casual chit-chat about your day (I'd love to hear it!)
- Your deepest darkest secret (I'm not telling anyone!)
- A vent session about whatever you need to get out (I'll be your listening ear)
- Doodles just because you were bored (because same)
Send anonymously or request a letter back! I promise to respond to anything sent with a return address!
If you're interested, let me know via DM or chat and I'll give you the address!

5 Comments
2024/03/30
15:06 UTC

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22F/TaĂŻwanaise/Recherche correspondants francophones

Bonjour ! Je suis une femme taïwanaise de 22 ans. Je suis à la recherche de correspondants francophones avec qui échanger par e-mail. Actuellement, je suis étudiante à l'université, spécialisée en littérature anglaise et française, avec une mineure en éducation. Mes loisirs sont les voyages, caresser les chiens, écouter de la musique et apprendre des langues. Le mandarin est ma langue maternelle. Mon niveau de français se situe entre A2 et B1, et mon niveau d'anglais se situe entre B2 et C1.
Si vous avez besoin d'aide en mandarin chinois, je suis plus que disposée à aider. N'hésitez pas à entamer une conversation sur n'importe quel sujet - je suis ouverte à discuter de tout ! N'hésitez pas à me corriger !

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2024/03/30
14:52 UTC

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20/M Seeking Penpal Pals for the Long Haul Adventure!

Don't read ahead if you are planning to ghost.

Seeking long-term penpals who won't vanish into the Bermuda Triangle of ghosting! Let's make a connection as strong as the engineering principles I study. I'm outdoorsy, so if our convo gets lost, we can always trek back to it.

Love 90's rom-coms like a rom-com protagonist loves misunderstandings. If you're into physics or philosophy, we might just create our own universe of conversation.

Snail mail preferred for that old-school charm, but only if you're in it for the long haul.

Bonus points if you can help me decipher German or French like an ancient code!

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2024/03/30
13:45 UTC

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20f looking for penpal friendsss

hello reddit , i’m shae 20 from australia i’ve recently been wanting to get back into writing & sending letters. i have no penpals at the moment & i’d love to make friends from around the world , around my own age but i don’t really mind. i love collecting lil trinkets , stickers & post cards. i work full time & have 2 cats , i love music , fashion , photography & anime. i go to lots of concerts , events & exhibitions & collect lil things from there as well that id love to share.
i’m very open minded & love hearing anyone’s stories about anything. i find conspiracies fun to talk about too >.< i’d like someone to relate to about navigating adulthood as i moved out of home quite young. i’m open to anything , send me a message if you’re interested in being my penpallll x

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2024/03/30
08:13 UTC

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looking for penpal (f19)

i haven’t had much luck so i’m trying again!

hili everyone! i'm zaza i'm from new york! my fyp on tiktok has been flooded with penal videos and i really want one now too () i'm a sticker and stationary fanatic + my love language is gift giving, so expect lots of stickers, trinkets, and other random things haha! i adore cats and love all animals really! i'm hoping to get a fish soon and name him sonic because i was obsessed with the sega game when i was younger. i love music and some of my favorite artists are evanescence, sza, boy genius, beabadoobee, laufey, pink pantheress, and of course mr frank ocean. i also really love kpop and listen to bts, tomorrow × together, enhypen, new jeans, red velvet, seventeen and lots of other groups! i also like jpop and krnb as well. i spend my time watching rotten mango on youtube or binging k dramas! if you're open to being my penal message me or comment! i would prefer someone around the same age as me but whatever's fine<3

3 Comments
2024/03/30
05:27 UTC

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24f looking for a penpal :)

Hi! I’m a 24y/o stay at home mama from Georgia, USA. I’m looking for someone to write letters to!

I really enjoy crafting, stationery, and stickers- so get ready for me to send you the cutest letters ever! More hobbies of mine include watching Netflix, being outside in nature, and thrifting. I’m really open to anything and everything so no judgment here if you wanna write about super personal stuff <3

We don’t have to have anything in common, I’d just love to get to know you and exchange trinkets with one another.

Thanks for reading!

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2024/03/30
03:09 UTC

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F/28/UT - My wife is looking for a snail mail pen pal!

Hey all—

I've made some good friends via snail mail on this sub, and now my wife wants to give the snail mail thing a try. She's very into fashion, beauty, personality typing, feminism, parenting, Taylor Swift, interior design, and has a degree in English Teaching. She isn't really an active Reddit user so she asked me to just post for her since I'm on Reddit all the time.

M/F/NB doesn't matter. Preferably someone in the range of ~25 to ~40 or so. Local or international is all great. Just be capable of having an interesting conversation :)

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2024/03/30
03:01 UTC

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29M hoping to spark a new long term friendship

Hey y'all! I haven't had a penpal for a few years now after my last one fizzled out, but was recently inspired to seek a new one.

About me: I work remote as a web developer and travel around the US, doing the digital nomad thing. I also love international travel, I just don't work when I do, those are my vacations. I love reading and video games, can talk about either all day. Sci-fi and fantasy are my go-tos, but I will give just about any book a chance! I recently finished a reread of The Stormlight Archive, really enjoyed picking up more details. I like sports, currently watching March Madness while writing this. I loosely follow American football as well, but my biggest passion is soccer. I play casually with friends and follow MLS, Premier League, and La Liga. I'm bi, only mentioning this to keep homophobes away, strictly looking for a platonic friendship.

About you: We don't really have to have anything in common, just a drive to discover more about someone else. Ideally 18+, I guess I could make exceptions for a little younger but only if you promise not to use slang I won't understand.

I'm hoping to keep it to one message a day max. I can enjoy a long rambling train of thought message or a more structured call and reply approach (if that makes sense). Drop a comment if this sounds like something you'd like to try!

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2024/03/30
01:49 UTC

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43 male looking for a pen pal

Dear Pen Pal,

I hope this letter finds you in good health and high spirits. My name is Rory a 43-year-old gay male, and I am thrilled to embark on this pen pal journey with you. As I sit down to write this introduction, I can't help but feel a sense of excitement and anticipation.

One of my interests is Star Trek. I have always been fascinated by the imaginative world it presents and the thought-provoking themes it explores. From boldly going where no one has gone before to the deep bonds of friendship, Star Trek has taught me valuable lessons about diversity, acceptance, and the power of unity. If you share this love for the franchise, I would be delighted to discuss our favorite episodes, characters, and theories.

When I'm not indulging in the wonders of the final frontier, I find solace in the great outdoors. Hiking through lush trails, embracing the serenity of nature, and challenging myself physically are experiences that bring me immense joy. Camping under the stars, listening to the crackling of a campfire, and breathing in the crisp mountain air are moments that rejuvenate my soul. If you too appreciate the beauty of the outdoors, I would love to hear about your favorite hiking spots or camping adventures.

As we embark on this pen pal journey, I believe that sharing our thoughts, experiences, and perspectives can bring us closer together. I am eager to learn about your interests, hobbies, and the moments that make your heart sing. Together, we can explore the depths of friendship and create a lasting connection that transcends the boundaries of distance.

I look forward to hearing from you and beginning this wonderful journey of pen-pal friendship.

Warm regards and look forward to hearing from you

P.s

DM's are allowed 18+

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2024/03/30
00:04 UTC

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21M seeking Italian Pen Pal

Hello everyone,

My name is Stan,

I am a student in Brighton, England looking for an Italian penpal. I have family there my uncle from Milan passed away last week. I've been meaning to learn the language and embrace myself more in the culture for many years (my 81-day Duolingo streak has not helped lol). I'm going to Tuscany for a wedding in the summer so I thought might as well try and find a friend and learn at the same time.

My interests are mainly artsy stuff I love music, especially post-punk, funk, soul and ambient music.

Some of my favourite music artists are

Stereolab, Aphex Twin, Minutemen, MGMT and Metronomy!

I love all music and could talk about it for hours!

I love cinema and I'm studying film (though I am by no means a cinephile! I need to watch more maybe you could recommend me some great Italian films!)

Love food! although my gnocchi is terrible! I cook a lasagna to die for though.

I make music videos and films it's a lot of fun though I'm still learning It's going quite well.

I also Decorate stages for bands and a little bit of set dressing for films.

​

Anyway, that's a little bit about me I'd love to know more about you!!

Un caro saluto,

Stan

stanfez@icloud.com

​

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2024/03/29
23:53 UTC

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20M/Germany, une correpondance franco-allemande

Bonjour Ă  tous, MĂȘme si c'est un Subreddit surtout anglophone, j'espĂšre qu'on y retrouve des intĂ©ressĂ©s quand mĂȘme: Comme c'est dĂ©crit dans le titre, je suis Ă  la recherche d'une correspondance franco-allemande. Les gens de la gĂ©nĂ©ration de mes parents me racontent toujours des contacts intensifs qu'ils avaient avec des Français/Francophones dans leur jeunesse. Mais au prĂ©sent, cet Ă©change entre nous jeunes des deux bords du Rhin me semble un peu rouillĂ© et ne plus aussi activement encouragĂ© qu'autrefois. Plus, avec l'Europe qui se dĂ©chire de plus en plus frĂ©quemment, il est d'autant plus essentiel qu'on s'occupe des relations entre nos pays! Outre cette motivation (peut-ĂȘtre avec un petit peu trop de pathos) j'aimerai bien sĂ»r faire connaissance des autres gens, de leurs vies et de leurs perspectives. Quant Ă  moi, je m'appelle Max et je suis Allemand, 20 ans. Au moment, j'Ă©tudie les maths et la physique. J'adore cuisinier et dĂ©couvrir de nouvelles recettes. Je m'intĂ©resse aussi fortement Ă  tout ce que touche l'histoire et les actualitĂ©s (surtout politique, questions de sociĂ©tĂ©,...). Dans ce context, ce sont surtout les sujets Ă©colo et climat qui m'ont saisis. VoilĂ , mon CV bref. Si ceci t'as intriguĂ©, je serais trĂšs rĂąvi de te faire connaissance. DM moi tout simplement ;D.

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2024/03/29
22:25 UTC

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24/M/West Coast USA - Reaching out to nerdy creative people

Heyo, I've been writing pen-pal letters with people since 2018 and I'm looking to make new friends to write to.

I'm a failed English major who likes writing prose for fun. In a way, pen-pal writing feels like a social version of keeping a journal, it’s a fun way of writing my life and thoughts down while also learning about the lives of others. My biggest interest is music production; I have a passion for electronic music and want to be as good as the artists who inspire me. I'd also like to talk to people passionate about the art they create, but that's not a requirement as long as you care about media analysis and sharing your opinion with others.

I consider myself a geeky person, I like video games, tech, and I'm trying to get more into anime (please give me recommendations!). I like going to different nerdy conventions for video games and anime, and I spend a fair share of my free time in VR. I'm also into board games and Magic the Gathering, and I like hearing stories about other people's TTRPG games, please tell me how your dungeons and dragons campaign is going!

I'm looking for anyone of any gender between 20-29. It'd be cool to talk to another artist in any medium, but I'd also like to talk to you if you're nerdy and like media analysis.

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2024/03/29
21:44 UTC

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18F/Russia

Нello everyone! I am Alya from central Russia. I am looking for a pen pal because I am interested in foreign languages, other cultures, and mentality.

I really like German, Serbian, Danish, Italian and Spanish, but so far my strength is only enough to learn English:(

I am interested in history, I love theater, photography, music and movies. I especially love literature, both Russian and foreign.

I really like Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Orwell, Jane Austen and Remarque.

I would be happy to find someone with similar interests to talk about interesting topics. But it would also be nice to just share how our days are going :)

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2024/03/29
17:10 UTC

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28M Looking for a casual penpal

I'm looking for a pretty casual penpal that I can talk about life, our days and basically anything with. I'm here for the chemistry and conversation, I don't mind if you're the type of person that is not available all the time or is not online every day since I do understand that sometimes life gets in the way and irl things take priority though I do want someone who I can develop a long term friendship with so some that I can talk to most days. I know that online friendships can be fickle and unpredictable but I'm hoping that I can find some life long friends that I can really vibe with.

A bit about me is that I sleep at really odd hours, I'm very nosey, I consider myself a creative spirit, I'm a people pleaser but I'm working on that and I'm super nostalgic for the early 2000s, music, TV shows, the style, all of it. I can be super cheesy and I guess I have a really random and morbid sense of humour. Sometimes I just find the most random dumbest things the most funny. I guess another word that can be used to describe my sense of humour is immature.

I don't really have any hard requirements except just be atleast 18. You don't have to be particularly interesting, in fact you can be pretty boring or mundane...just like me haha.

So if any of this weirdness appeals to you or you just have some questions then feel free to hit me up and I'd be more than happy to get to know you. I really like getting to know new people.

Hmu even if this post is old too.

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2024/03/29
17:03 UTC

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25M Looking for penpals!

Hey everyone, my name is Nils and I am a 25 year old university student from Germany. Currently I am getting my masters in Computational Engineering and before that I got a bachelor in Computer Science :) My hobbies therefore include typical CS student hobbies, like videogames and a somewhat unhealthy obsession with stuff like LOTR or Star Wars. Beside that I just got into bouldering and have spent a lot of time last year at my local climbing gym. I also like to play guitar and go cycling :)
I am looking for someone around my age, who likes to write letters. Concerning stuff like frequency of letters or location of my penpal I am pretty open. So if you‘re interested please let me know!

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2024/03/29
16:34 UTC

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31/M/Canada

Hey there just reaching out to see if anyone is interested in exchanging emails or letters.

Ideally I would like to send letters or postcards as I really enjoy writing and would like to improve my penmanship. Also it would be exciting to receive mail that's not just a bill for once.

My hobbies are music, cooking, and video games. I also like spending time in the outdoors fishing and camping.

I also do like to read so if you had a book suggestion to motivate me to read and talk about it.

I am mostly interested in historic events and also mythology lately.

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2024/03/29
15:41 UTC

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36/M/looking for a penpal bro

Hey y’all, what’s up? I hope your day or night is going well :) I’ve been wanting to write to someone for a long time, the idea of waiting for someone’s response through a letter just seems so personal and nice, I feel it can’t compare to just sending an email. I’d love to experience such a thing :) here’s a bit about myself
.im not good at describing lol, but I’ll try.

I’m very shy and mostly an introvert. I would like to write and if we get along, maybe even do audio messages :)some of the things I like are definitely video games, I also like to do outdoors stuff like hiking :) I read books and manga. Here’s are some of the stuff that I enjoy

Manga: Berserk Sailor moon Deadman wonderland

Stephen king novels Vampire hunter d novels

Video games that we can play; Elden ring Ff14 Helldivers 2 Pokémon

I like collecting vinyl as well, I also enjoy the digimon card game, and collect other stuff like Pokémon as

As you can see I’m kind of a big nerd lol, so hit me up if there’s something we can talk about :) thank you guys for your time, hope to hear from you soon :) definitely looking for a bro to have a bond with :)

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2024/03/29
15:13 UTC

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18F looking for a friend as penpal

I chose postcard because I'm unsure which to pick-

Hi there, I'm 18 F with no friends where I live so I'm looking for a friend to write to, I don't mind whatever method as I don't mind writing physically or emailing.

I've struggled making friends all my life and I'm not sure why. I'm possibly autistic or have adhd or a variant so that could put people off.

I also suffer with seasonal depression, as I have for years now, so hopefully having a friend will drag me out my dark rut.

(Any age is fine by me)

Hope to hear from someone!

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2024/03/29
15:12 UTC

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29M/USA/IL attorney looking to talk about philosophy, music, weed, and especially reach out if you enjoy food Pictures

Hello,

I'm a 29M who just had a hell of a year. I'm really hoping to meet someone I can just share my day to day with. I studied Philosophy in undergrad before going to law school, and I have lived the Steve Martin quote, "“If you're studying geology, which is all facts, as soon as you get out of school you forget it all, but philosophy you remember just enough to screw you up for the rest of your life.” My interests in philosophy are as follows: political, ancient philosophy, stoicism, neoplatonism, and existentialism/absurdism.

Though I have many hobbies such as salsa dancing, playing bass, and fishing, I like to think cooking is my main hobby, so if you're interested in swapping recipes or just enjoying the pictures of the dishes I cook, please reach out.

Music is likely one of my primary love languages. Even amongst friends, I often create playlists to immortalize memories or events. If music is a big part of your life and you wanna share with someone, I'd love to play a role in your musical journey through life. Though I will truly listen to anything, my preferred genres are as follows: Jazz, Blues, Psychedelic, Metal, Folk, and Gaelic/Irish.

If we use a text messaging platform instead of paper mail, I enjoy getting stoned once in a while to unwind, and one my favorite things is to get high and chat with someone. The topics can be truly off the wall, from deep personal stories to laughing at how high we are. If this interests you, I think we'll make quick friends.

There's a lot more I'm willing to share if we click. I'm open to any host of messaging platform or paper mail. Reach out if any of this interests you. Hoping to make new friends.

3 Comments
2024/03/29
14:06 UTC

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25F looking for a pen pal!

I’m a homesteading, stay-at-home mom in the midwest. I enjoy sewing, journaling, raising chickens, and reading my Bible. I also enjoy playing Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley, and other switch games. I’m a homebody who is thrilled to spend a Friday evening on the couch watching a movie with my family. I also have dogs and cats.

I’m not picky about my pen pal. We can have lots in common or nothing at all! I would enjoy learning about a lifestyle different from my own, or relating to someone like me. I’m also pretty low maintenance, looking to just write maybe a letter or two per month. I’m mostly looking to send snail mail but open to emailing or chatting as well! Though I would prefer to start by chatting online so I can get to know you first.

You can tell me about your day-to-day life, hobbies, gossip, or vent to me about whatever you want. Nothing is boring to me! Anything you say will be met with words of encouragement and interest. I would also enjoy swapping recipes, book/song/movie recommendations, life advice, etc.

3 Comments
2024/03/29
13:47 UTC

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Discussions about philosophy, literature and life

Hello everyone

First of all, I’d like to keep our conversations as anonymous as possible. I don’t feel like my name or the precise place I live needs to be disclosed to everyone on here, unless I get to know someone. So therefore, there’s no need to address me with a name or anything. I will however share that I’m 19F from a European country and looking for people 18+ , purely platonic and any gender. Of course, to mind my and your privacy, I am not interested in snail mail because I would absolutely mind sharing my personal address. I speak English, French and German and would be willing to converse in all of these languages. I would like to talk about philosophy, literature and (the finer things in) life (as mentioned in the title), but I’m open to talking about anything. I would however like to receive well-crafted messages from you guys:)

As can be gathered from the title, I love literature and poetry very much. I read mainly classic literature and poetry, as this is what interests me most. My favourite authors are Hermann Hesse, Fyodor Dostoevsky and E.T.A. Hoffmann. Every now and then, I do read non-fiction (mostly philosophy, I like the Stoics, Nietzsche, writings by John O’Donohue), but mostly I like indulging in other realms than my own. Every now and then, I do write my own poetry and texts, but more often than not, I enjoy the great authors’ works.

Another passion of mine is music. While I mostly listen to classical music, I’d consider my music taste to be very diverse. It’s easier for me to share music genres I dislike than ones I like: I dislike K-Pop, modern charts pop (not because I’m so “different” - I sometimes listen to very mainstream classical and older music and enjoy it very much, but because I find the harmonies and lyrics to be boring in most modern pop music) and overtly romantic music. I could however without an issue even enjoy certain songs from these genres. I also play instruments myself, here, my love for classical music is even more obvious.

Another interest of mine are curiosities. I own lots of old illustrations from botanical and zoological books, and I own some conserved insects. Whenever I find a curiosity shop, I will spend hours and hours in there.

I love fashion as well, I go thrifting frequently and I also like making my own clothes. I consider my style to be rather dark and elegant, yet I love lighter colours as well.

I am a huge nature-lover and I go on walks several times a day. I find this gives me so much for my personal well-being. Running, swimming and surfing are the sports I mostly do. Some of my smaller interests are cooking, true crime and gardening.

As you can see, there are many things that interest me and I pretty much am interested in everything. Gaming however is not one of those things, but maybe we can talk about chess instead! Talking about the meaning of life, about philosophy and psychology, religion and spirituality, recent developments, literature and poetry, music, our problems and joys, our dreams, our controversial opinions, and doing so in a rather poetic way would be a great thing for me!

I will now however stop writing this, as there must be some things I can tell you once we start a private conversation. I already have email penpals and this is my favourite way of penpalling! If I feel like we might connect, I will share my email address with you. Also, please note that I write very long messages usually; this only works out if you contribute to the conversation as well and you do more than just answering my questions.

If you decide to hit me up, please tell me some things about you. Because this is one of the things I need to know in order to get to know people, please share three of your favourite songs with me. In return, I will do the same!

I wish you, whoever and wherever you are, a fabulous day/night and I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

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2024/03/29
13:47 UTC

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Recherche Severine, educ, Normandie

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 J’ai supprimĂ© mon compte Reddit sur un coup de tĂȘte
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 mais sait-on jamais

Nous avions Ă©changĂ© il y a quelques mois, des Ă©changes intĂ©ressants, troublants
 J’ai supprimĂ© mon compte Reddit sur un coup de tĂȘte
 et maintenant je te recherche 😁 Un message en guise de bouteille Ă  la mer sĂ»rement
 mais sait-on jamais

Nous avions Ă©changĂ© il y a quelques mois, des Ă©changes intĂ©ressants, troublants
 J’ai supprimĂ© mon compte Reddit sur un coup de tĂȘte
 et maintenant je te recherche 😁 Un message en guise de bouteille Ă  la mer sĂ»rement
 mais sait-on jamais

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2024/03/29
13:21 UTC

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22M from India Seeking Penpals Who Love Movies, Books, Writing & Football/Soccer

Dear Future Friend,

Hi there! My name is Shivam, and I'm a 22-year-old from India. I'm writing in hopes of connecting with someone new and interessting to become penpals.

A little about me - I absolutely love movies and TV shows. Whether it's watching the latest blockbuster films or getting hooked on a new streaming series, I'm always eager to immerse myself in different stories and characters on the screen. I'm also an avid reader when I can find the free time. There's something special about getting lost in the pages of a good book.

When I'm not watching or reading, I really enjoy writing as a creative outlet. I've kept journals off and on over the years, and I sometimes work on short stories just for fun. Maybe we could swap some writing samples if you're a fellow writer!

One of my biggest passions is football (or as you may call it, soccer). I follow professional leagues around the world and try to catch as many matches as I can. I'm always up for discussing and analyzing the latest games with a fellow fan.

I'm also a big video game enthusiast. I'll play just about any genre, but I'm particularly fond of open-world adventure games that allow you to immerse yourself in a virtual world. If you're a gamer as well, I'd love to team up for some online multiplayer action sometime!

More than anything, I'm looking to make new friends and connections around the world through becoming penpals. I'm an open book, so feel free to ask me anything. And I'm equally interessted to learn all about you and your hobbies, interests, and perspectives.

I hope we can correspond more and that this is just the start of a great new friendship! Let me know what you think.

Your Potential Penpal,

Shivam

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2024/03/29
12:13 UTC

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35M for Platonic journey friend!

Hello there! I hope this message finds you well. I'm a 35M from Europe, currently on a journey to find genuine connections and meaningful conversations. I realized the importance of surrounding myself with like-minded individuals who can appreciate the beauty of introspection and personal growth.

I consider myself an INFP, driven by empathy and a constant desire to understand the human experience. I've always been fascinated by the complexities of our minds and hearts, which led me to delve into the fields of philosophy, spirituality, and psychology. I find solace in contemplating life's big questions and discussing them with open-minded souls who appreciate the beauty of introspection.

When I'm not lost in profound conversations, you can often find me immersed in the enchanting world of books. Fiction and non-fiction alike, I'm always eager to dive into new stories and explore different perspectives. Additionally, I have a deep appreciation for nature and love spending time outdoors, hiking and exploring the tranquil beauty that surrounds us.

Though I'm currently single, I do cherish the bond I have with my family and close friends. Relationships built on trust, mutual support, and genuine understanding are truly invaluable to me. I'm also passionate about personal development and embracing life's ups and downs with grace, learning from every twist and turn.

If my words resonate with you and you share a similar inclination towards deep and meaningful conversations, I would love nothing more than to connect with you.

Peace and love to everyone!

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2024/03/29
11:41 UTC

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25/M Turkey I looking for long term friends !

I am 25 years old man. I live in turkey. I have never had a pen pal before so this will be a first for me. I am looking for someone who will write to me for a long time and with whom I will establish a close friendship. I love traveling and learning about new cultures. I am more of the type who likes to watch movies and hot chocolate by the fireplace in rainy or snowy weather. in general, I don't like people and socializing too much. I play in a band. I work as a journalist. I like to take pictures in my free time. I like to do research about history and politics. Things like video games are not for me, but I am a movie and music lover. I like to get lost in a foreign country by myself with just a backpack. I would rather have a coffee in a cafe than a disco party. I don't connect easily with every person, but with the people I really connect with I can be friends for many years. I also love reading books, especially underground literature, even if it is written in a harsh language. For me I don't care about people's appearance, race, etc. I separate people according to their honesty and whether they are good or bad people. I feel depressed most of the time. I have a heavy sense of humor that can be rude at times. if what I have written suits you and if you are willing to have a real long-term friendship, you can write to me without hesitation. i can give you the address to send the first mail or I can write to you. but please, if you pretend to be interested at first and then you don't care, please don't write, let's not waste each other's time.

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2024/03/29
11:34 UTC

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