/r/penpals
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40M from US looking to make new friends.
Hello Everyone š. I'm here looking for meaningful friendships. Not sure why at my age I still enjoy pop culture lol and I am young at heart. I like Anime, Creative writing, Cooking, pro wrestling, Sports, music, movies, the paranormal, and just hanging out. I don't care where in the world your from, i am not gender bias or age bias. All I care about is that you are willing to coexist and have fun chatting with me. I look forward to meeting you. āš¼ and ā¤ļø
Iāll try to keep this brief as Iād prefer to get to know each other through the mail.Ā But let's see if we have anything in common.
Iām an 18-year-old college student studying acting and I just read Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage. I was inspired by the relationship between George and Esther through their letters. im looking for a girl to be long-term pen pals with for as long as weād like :)
About me-
if we have anything in common iād love to write with you and see where it takes us. preferably in the us but im open to anything.
Hi there!
Iām a 20-year-old looking for someone to help me practice and improve my English skills through meaningful conversations. Iām aiming to get better at writing and expressing myself, so Iād love it if you could correct me when I make mistakesāconstructive feedback is very welcome!
We can discuss a variety of topicsādaily life, hobbies, or anything you find interesting. Iām open to learning from your experiences and sharing mine in return.
If this sounds like something youād enjoy, feel free to. Iām looking forward to having enriching conversations and improving my skills along the way!
Hi, this is my first time using reddit , I'm not a social media guy at all, I'm looking for friends to talk about japanese wrestling, companies like Stardom, TJPW, NOAH, NJPW. My hobbies are listen to music, writing, reading fanfiction I love k-pop (Twice, Stray, BP, BTS, but always open to listen something new) I enjoy anime (mainly TYPE MOON lore), manga, light novels, some web novels,visual novels, so if you're looking for a geek to spend hours and hours discussing lore I got you If you're into wrestling then I would love to know what it's so captivating to you, favorite moments, favorite wrestlers, etc, A little about me is that I can be a bit shy at first so I apologize if I don't answer right away
Hello! I'm a 26m living in the southern US but originally from the Midwest. I'm looking for long term penpals just to share experiences and hobbies with, I love hearing about what people are passionate about. As for hobbies I love sewing, reading, cooking, outdoorsy stuff ( I enjoy cottagecore). I'm not picky about age or gender so long as you're interested in sharing what you love doing. I'm cool with either international or American penpals.
My penmanship is lackluster as of late so please excuse it while it improves.
I love unique stationary as well as extras (pictures, cards, etc)
Please comment or message me if interested!
I always find it hard to start the initial intro posts. Saying āhey! Iām a lifelong Whovian and Power Rangers fan that loves hockey, and hates the patriarchyā is A LOT when just meeting ppl. But alsoā¦ doesnāt truly scratch the surface. š¤£ Thereās my love of the Sims and the lore, my addiction to the original SweetTarts, my appreciation for poetry and creative writing. And not to forget, that Iām currently in school attempting to finish a degree in sociology. But yeahā¦ thatās part of who I am. lol.
32 year old proud Black queer radical bro that was raised by immigrants, who grew up to become a gogo dancer for 5 years. So, ya knowā¦ Iāve got plenty of stories to tell. lol
Hoping to find pen pals that want to regularly exchange long form emails. Discussing our lives, experiences, curiosities, and whatever comes to mind. Give me your worst Dad jokes, and Iāll be sure to laugh while trying to stay quiet as I sit in the library attempting to finish a research paper on a topic thatāll make someoneās mother clutch her pearls. š
To be honest, while Iām open to pen pals of all walks of life, Iām mostly hoping to converse with guys. I find that Iām a lot more relaxed and open when it comes to having a bro that I can be my most authentic self with (thatās a long story in itself š¤£). But please donāt take that as me saying that I wonāt talk with women. Heck! Iām too much of a womanist to not value their thoughts, opinions, and experiences in life.
And while Iād like to think that Iām not an ageist, please be over 21.
If youāre interested in exchanging emails, making a new friend, laughing a lot, and wanting to learn from each other, feel free to send me a message.
Cheers š¤š¾
hey !! my name is taylar and i'm 19 from melbourne, australia. some of my current interests and hobbies include fashion, reading + books, crafts, gaming, shopping and baking. i starting sending snail mail in 2020 but have only recently gotten back into it. i currently have 5 penpals but am seeking some more ! i'd love to have some penpals around the ages of 17-24 to send some letters and extra goodies to, including small stationery, memos, postcards etc, preferably located in australia/nz but iām open to anywhere in the world āŗļø be sure to reach out if youāre interested š¤
Hello all! I'm a 23m from the southern USA looking for a snail mail pal! Most of my friends my age don't even know how to address a letter, but I've always loved handwriting letters to people when I can, I feel like it is way more genuine.
Little bit about myself, I'm studying political science and history at my university, and I am an intern at an insurance company.
I like all things, outdoors, sports, music, video games, travel and I LOVE history!
I've always wanted to travel to Europe and experience all the historical sites there, sadly never have had the opportunity yet, I'd absolutely love to meet an international pen pal, around my age preferably, to connect with and write some letters to! Feel free to DM me if interested!
Hi! Iām Bella! 19F from the US, Iām currently getting back into penpaling and Iām interested on looking for new penpals!!
-Iām an artist and dancer! I draw a lot and dance a lot as well! Iām currently trying to go study to be a dance teacher/professional dancer. -i love music and is open to listen to any music you like! -Iām a big cat person but have two dogs currently
Hello there, name is Victor, age 34 from UK but originally from Eastern Europe. I currently work at a job I hate, I don't really have any close friends to talk to or hang out with so I thought I might give this penpal thing a go since someone on reddit suggested it. So a bit about me: when I am not depressed and having anxiety attacks, I am usually quite a fun guy cracking jokes left and right. I am ambitious, caring, supportive, too honest and have my own rules or principles that I prefer to always respect. I love video games to bits, have almost every modern console out there (pc, ps5, xbox series x, nintendo switch and so on), I love horror and Sci fi movies, love the paranormal and mysteries, and I also love fitness. So I must reveal that I haven't had a happy life at all, too much to discuss and too private, but because of those events I am suffering with depression, anxiety and panic attacks. They were under control for a while but sometimes they do come back when I am in an extremely unhappy situation, like now for example having a shitty low paying job I hate and having to also pay for a member of a family.
Anyone over the age of 18 is welcome from any background, hope we can become good friends and keep each other company. Please be patient with me since I do suffer with mentally illness. I also don't want advice, that is not why I am here, I am here just to have some company.
Hey folks!
My inbox has been woefully empty these past few weeks, so I'm looking for a handful of penpals to write! US only please, due to cost of postage. A little about me:
- I'm a 26/yo teacher of a bunch of middle school skibbidi rizzlers. Deepest apologies to your sanity if you know what that means.
- I love animals, but only the cute ones. Ideally they belong to other people, too. I have a small dog, but the responsibility of owning several pets is too much for me right now. I love to bring them treats and pets though!
- My favorite color is green.
- I don't have a TV! Instead, to get my media kick, I'm currently obsessed with watching true crime analysis videos on Youtube. EWU, anyone?
- I struggle to eat my veggies. :(
- Folks opposed to queer, poc, and women's rights need not apply.
Shoot me a message if you're interested in writing! My inbox and fountain pen is at the ready. :)
Iām 26 and from Scotland š“ó §ó ¢ó ³ó £ó “ó æ looking to meet new people and hopefully make some new friends
Iām a massive horror fan, I like gaming, true crime, being outdoors/urban exploring, football, generally keeping fit/active and spending 90% of my free time with my dog š¶ Iām also pretty heavily tattooed, just added a new one and Iām always looking for inspiration or to see other peopleās work!
I enjoy meeting new people and learning about others cultures and ways of life, and Iām happy to talk/listen to just about anything
Send me a message with a bit about yourself if youāre interested š
Hi!! I'm 16 years old from the US. I enjoy writing and learning languages and my hobbies include video games (hollow knight, valorant, Elden ring some others), writing poetry, going on long walks and traveling whenever I can. I speak pretty decent Spanish I'm probably around a C2 or C1 level. My French is still pretty iffy and at about an A2. I'm looking to better my french while also conversing with someone from a different cultural background. I hope to not only get better but to make a new friend as well. we can email first and then transition to snail mail :)
A bit about me:
My interests include reading, painting, gaming, playing guitar, crocheting, stained glass crafts, baking, cooking, etc. For privacy reasons I'll keep it at that but feel free to contact me and we can talk about ourselves some more.
What I'm looking for:
Someone of any gender, ideally between the ages of 20-24, needs to be lgbt friendly, looking to be a long term penpal. I'm open to discussions about mostly anything, just excluding triggering/adult/graphic topics. I want to talk about whatevers going on in our lives/heads. Whether that's deep conversations about life or just what you had for breakfast. You can info dump to me about anything. I want to listen and I want to talk to someone who will also listen. You can vent to me, and I'll vent to you. I'm really just looking for 1 penpal, maybe 2. I haven't had a penpal before. I'd mostly like to converse through physical letters, but some digital is fine too. Feel free to comment or pm me
Hello I'm from Chicago A little about me. I'm a 22 year old Hispanic male. (No sabot kid.) sadly.
I'm interested in making new friends from different parts of the states to different parts of the world. So please donāt be afraid to reach out I love having conversations with people.
Iām also a big fan of the devils lettuce in its many forms.
I love watching movies of any genre but primarily horror, comedy and animated movies. I love listening to music from the 1930s to the late 90s.
I love playing video games I'm currently re playing some old favorites like rd2 and playing some indie titles like mail time.
I hope to hear from all of you on here. I hope y'all have a lovely day.
Hey, I am looking for an email penpal, anybody is welcome. I am a major introvert, honestly some might consider my life to be very boring. I like to bake and read etc. I am currently a student and I love the course Iām doing because I get to meet new people. This is my first time seeking a penpal. I am a great listener, sometimes itās easier to talk to a stranger who doesnāt know you i think. Anyway thatās a little about me, well not even a little bit. I want to get to know you and let you know about me. So if you are interested send a message
Hello! I will admit I am a bit lost on how to introduce myself, so I thought I could share some goals/interests! One, I think it would be super fun to find someone interested and/or working in biology or nature who is not from the US. I would love to hear ypur different experiences, etc. I do think e-mail would be best for anyone outside of the US, though. I also have dealt with a lot of health problems/illness since the pandemic, so I have a big goal of working on getting back into long distance runs/hikes and rock climbing. I would be happy to share progress and hiking vistas/adventures as I work on that goal. I also am big on reading. I typically read fantasy (Rereading Wheel of Time atm) and nonfiction specifically nature, ecology and travel/adventure memoirs (I plan to start Life Lived Wild and A Walk in the Park soon!). I also crochet on and off and am hoping to learn to knit socks because good socks are so expensive haha. And my only preference for penpals really is to be 24-31 years old because I am really interested in discussing my current life stage experiences with other people who are similar in age to me. Oh, and for work, I work at a hospital, so I can share my stories as well.
Iām looking for someone to write letters to.āØ Iāve had pen pals growing up, but not since I was a child. Looking for anyone who would like to exchange letters. š
Iām a 23 yrs old gal in the southern Midwest. Iām a ballet student as well dental student. I love cooking and baking. All types of arts and crafts, reading, collecting trinkets, crochet, fashion, tennis, and a big nature lover. I would enjoy written letters, sending art, recipes, little crafts, and maybe some small boxes of things eventually i.e. snacks, things from my area. Anything our hearts desire!
It doesnāt really matter where youāre from. Iād love to write you wherever you are. š Iām also not bias on age.
I do write in mostly cursive āš¼ , but I can write in print if you prefer it that way. ā„ļø
Feel free to message me if you have any questions. :))
hiii im f22 from Italy.
I have a variety of hobbies from gaming (mainly genshin) to reading, writing poems (maybe we can share them with each other!), films/kdramas and kpop. my ults are stray kids (biases CHAN and ayen) and I stan lesserafim (ot5), aespa (bias winter), itzy (ot5), ive (bias rei), etc.
I would love to talk to/write letters with people that like kpop and my groups as well, sharing pcs with each other maybe and freak out about them together lmao, we can exchange playlists!! as well as my other hobbies too!! I love cats and nature, walking without a destination and just admiring the view while having my lamp playlist with my headphones on and daydreaming the whole way. I'm very into my own head ahah, which prompts my writing and my poetry.
I'm also open to exchanging and practicing languages as well as stamps/postcards/stickers and lil trinkets š I'd prefer someone around my age, fem or queer ppl. my dms are open to anyone i mentioned!! :)
Hey there!
A little about me! I work from home, have kids and I am married. I like football, but it's not consuming. I like watching WWE, and yes I know it's fake. I enjoy firing up the smoker and smoking up some delicious foods! I workout pretty regularly, but I wouldn't say I'm a fitness freak. I also have ADHD so I'm all over the place a lot!
What am I looking for? Well a friend to talk to during the workday. I don't need you to be all super committed to our chat, but regular conversation would be great! I want someone down to earth. Someone that can actually hold a conversation, and actually can articulate thoughts into words!
I live in Michigan, which is EST time zone for those that don't know! If you are interested in being my friend hit me up! Eventually we might even move into an actual chat platform like Telegram.
Hi Iām Sammy Iām 21 and Iām super lonely so looking for friends to chat with online. Iām from Buckinghamshire in England which is a pretty boring place and I have a crazy sleep schedule so Iām often up till 4am.
I feel like Iām quite a boring person but Iām a huge animal lover especially cats, I have a young daughter, Iām a bit obsessed with The Sims 4 and Iām and F1 fan.
Iām currently obsessed with tv shows Bridgerton, Rupauls drag race, The Great, Ink Master and anything crime related.
Message me to chat š©µ
Hey everyone! Iām a 19-year-old male from South Asia, looking to find genuine friends (M/F) close to my age. I love anime, memes, listening to music, playing games, and exploring new hobbies. I value meaningful connections and would love to chat with like-minded people.
Iāll be honestāIām introverted and didnāt have many friends growing up. Socializing has always been a bit challenging for me, but Iām looking to connect with people who share similar interests or are kind and understanding.
If youāre interested in genuine conversations, feel free to DM me first š. Please only message if you genuinely want to chatāsome people start a conversation and then disappear, and Iām looking for real friendships!
Hi everyone! š My name is Julia, Iām 23, an early childhood educator from Germany (Bavaria).
A little bit about me: ā I love discovering cute cafĆ©s (Iām always down for a good matcha latte with oat milk ā itās my comfort drink).
š§āāļø Iām hoping to start yoga soon as a way to balance life and find some inner peace.
ā°ļø Hiking has always been a big passion of mine, but I feel like I need something more lately, so Iām exploring new hobbies.
š¾ Iām a total cat mom at heart and adore my two cats, Nami and Cado. They bring so much joy (and mischief!) to my life.
š¶ I absolutely love music and concerts. Lately, Iāve been listening to a lot of German Indie Pop and Techno. I used to be on many raves, but now I go out less often. However, I still enjoy going to concerts and live shows whenever I get the chance.
Right now, Iām working full-time, but Iām planning to start studying social work next year.
Iām new to penpaling but absolutely love the idea of exchanging longer letters (and maybe some freebies like stickers etc.?) via snail mail with people from around the world. Iāve been enjoying Postcrossing lately and adore the charm of handwritten notes and thoughtful exchanges. Iād especially love to connect with other women around my age who share similar interests or simply enjoy thoughtful conversations and sharing everyday moments.
If any of this resonates with you, Iād be thrilled to connect! Letās write and make each otherās days a little brighter. š
Hi! I'm 18 year old girl from the US and I'm looking for a penpal. I love art,literature, and nature and my hobbies include writing, reading, baking, and taking care of plants. I also collect trinkets like Calico Critters. I'm looking for friends to have deep conversations with through letters and fun little gifts. I also want another creative outlet as I love crafting and anything art related. If you think we'd vibe leave a comment about what you like and I'll message you back! Multiple people can comment.
I'm open to anyone close to my age from anywhere around the world! I love learning about other cultures and languages.
hey there :)
I've been feeling a bit lonely recently, so i wanted to meet some new people
So here's a little bit about me: My hobbies include photography, cars, cycling and jogging, hitting the gym, cooking and gaming. Recently i've also really enjoyed being in nature, mainly camping & hiking. I also listen to music 24/7, mainly rap, indie rock & ambient. I also make music, if you do too, id be glad to hear your work
If you wanna vent or tell me abt whats going on in your life, id be interested to hear abt it!
Maybe be 16 or older, just be nice and don't be a creep, but apart from that i'm open to talk to anyone :)
So if you're interested, hmu
Thank you for reading and have a great day/night!
Hi everyone!
I'm a 24-year-old Italian woman looking for someone to engage in deep, meaningful correspondence with, share thoughts about anything and everything, and eventually build a friendship. I consider myself a very introspective and curious person. I love all forms of human expression, from philosophy, dancing, cinema, music, reading, and writing. I'm very much fascinated by people and the human mind in general.
Since I've been moving around a lot lately, I'm available mostly for online correspondence.
Feel free to reach out! :)
:ļ½„ļ¾ā§:ļ½„ļ¾ Hi i'm 23f from the US looking for an international or domestic penpal to send letters to. Preferably around my age. I am fine with both email and snail mail. :ļ½„ļ¾ā§:ļ½„ļ¾
I like fashion and beauty, drawing, creative writing, travel, fitness (yoga, cycling, pilates, weightlifting) and doing different kinds of art. Iāve been to 26 countries thus far and am always looking to go to different places. I love psychology, horror movies, history, documentaries, YouTube, and nature. I would love to hear about your interests and daily life, Iām excited to connect!
Message me if interested :)
hi i'm 24f from the US looking for an international penpal to send letters to. i like fashion and beauty, being active, and doing different kinds of art. i really enjoy music and go to concerts whenever i get the chance so i think itād be cool to discuss music with someone. i always enjoy being introduced to new songs and artists. i'm majoring in psychology but like learning about other topics as well and always appreciate rabbit holes to go down/interesting documentaries. i'd ideally like to connect with someone similar in age to me in the 20-28 range! i look forward to hearing from you and learning more about life in other parts of the world!
A lost cowboy wandering the plains for what may be left of chats and friendships across the prairie, I wonāt give away everything about me in this post then that would leave no reason to message right? If your looking for an extrovert and the life of the party look no further as behold here am I! I am a full on adrenaline seeker that travels and rodeos in small town circuits doing bronc riding and steer wrestling, avid hunter and fisherman, dirt track racing, and skydiving run in my veins and keep me feeling alive, why settle for ordinary when you can have extraordinary šš»
Hey! I'm Flo, I am new to this sub so I'm a bit unsure on how to proceed but I want to give it a try. I'm an introvert so I can seem a bit distant at first but I promise to give it my best. You might even find me funny after some time. Or cringe. I'm afraid there is no middle ground.
A little about me: My main interest is chess, I spend a lot of time playing it and not enough time working on it. I'd love talking about it or even help someone out it they want to.
I also love animals, especially dogs. I have one of my own, I can't imagine my life without her. I'm lucky enough to live right next to a forest so we walk there everyday.
I also like listening to music, reading, writing, etc. I'm a curious overall, I like to learn new things no matter the subject and being challenged. So be ready to be bombarded with questions if something sparks my interest, haha.
Anyway, feel free to send me a message if you feel like we could get along! I'm up for short or long term conversations :)