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This is a place to find new texting friends. Text app/pic share app users are also welcome.

Kinds of information you are strongly encouraged to include in your post:

  • intentions/expectations for communication
  • topics for discussion
  • hobbies/interests/lifestyle/anything interesting that can be used to prompt conversation

It's also not a bad idea to include any of the following:

  • age
  • gender
  • location
  • what gender(s) you want to text

The only rule is that you cannot include any contact/identifying information in your post. This is part of reddit's site-wide rules. Read more HERE, HERE, and HERE.

The other rule is that you cannot spam the sub. This will be defined in 2 ways:

  1. Spam spam, the kind many have been used to for years - what is posted by bots, catfish, or enterprisers and often leads off-site for the purpose of doxing, scamming, harassing, advertising, selling, generating views/ad traffic, etc.

  2. Posting too often. When this happens, a user generates too much attention to themselves without adding any value to the community, and they reduce the visibility of the posts of others. Henceforth, all users can post only once every 24 hours AND only if their last post is no longer on "hot" or "new."

----------------Related Subreddits--------------

/r/MakeNewFriendsHere, /r/r4r, /r/Kikpals, /r/snapchat, /r/MeetNewPeopleHere, /r/WApals, /r/TelegramR4R, /r/TelegramGroups, /r/furrykikpals, /r/CleanKikpals, /r/bbmpals, /r/VoxerPals, /r/Wickrpals and /r/EncryptedFriends, /r/submatch

For a full list of related subreddits, check out the wiki.

/r/textfriends

87,950 Subscribers

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42/m/sc looking for local friends

I know it’s cliche for people to say, but I can carry my part of a conversation and won’t 1 word you to death like most people here will. I’ll also be engaged/invested in you once we get past that awkward getting to know each other stage. I have no filter, cuss, like dark humor, and don’t take offense to anything. I’m 42 not 24 lol. Not looking to talk with overly sensitive people please.

Me: Looking for someone that I look forward to texting every day. (Text/imessage/Discord only. Ideally text) A best friend hopefully where we bs/text all day or as much as we can, so life isn’t boring and lonely all the damn time. 😂

Ok, my dealbreakers - - - -If you can’t hold a convo, or have no interest in talking regularly, or have no interest in eventually watching movies/tv together, please do not reply. I don’t have much patience in the beginning, crucial stage pf getting to know someone as my taste has been soured by so many 1 word reply people, ghosters, or the exact opposite of what I said I was looking for. I am just over wasting time and looking for people interested in the kind of connection I am.

I’d rather have 0 replies than 100 people that didn’t read this post and aren’t compatible. Only sincere people reply please.

1 Comment
2024/12/02
13:48 UTC

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18M4F looking for new connections

Jo I am 18M from Germany and i am looking for new friendships/connections. I am pretty shy thats why i find it difficult to find new friends. But I feel lonely at the moment so i am trying it here. I like to play video games, watch anime, read and i like nature. If you wanna chat and are a similar age hmu ^^

1 Comment
2024/12/02
12:34 UTC

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40 M Scotland. Looking for genuine relaxed gamer/gym/creative friends. You don't have to be all of those things but if you are, that's a bonus!

HEY! Thanks for checking out my post!

⚡SEAN FACTS⚡️

1 - My name is Sean.

B - I’m 40 years old 🎉

3 - I’m Scottish! I was born in a small town in Scotland. I've travelled a lot and was lucky enough to have a fun job when I was younger that let me see the world.

4 - I’m currently working as an engineering technician. I accidentally fell into this job and I really can’t complain too much. I spend most of the week working from home, drinking tea/coffee and lurking in the background of Zoom meetings while trying to figure out how to do something a little bit more exciting for work. I feel like I need to be doing something more creative with my time on this planet.

E - It’s not unusual to find me lost in a Spotify hole with my headphones on, hunting for new music and creating playlists. If you have any music suggestions, I'd love to hear them. In turn, if you are looking for a suggestion, i'm here to help.

F - I love to draw/sketch/doodle and I’ll ALWAYS be up for drawing something for the people I chat with. I thrive when someone gives me an idea and its also a great way to see what goes on in someone’s head 😊

7 - I like to go to the gym. I've seen a few people post recently that they were looking for someone to effectively be their gym friend. I quite like this idea and would happily do that. Routine advice, encouragement and just someone to keep each other company in-between sets.

8 - I also like to sink some time into games. I have a backlog that I’m never ever going to get through. I've just started Stardew Valley again so that's me doomed.

Why am I posting on Reddit? I'm here for some fun casual conversation. I miss the social aspect of being at shows and meeting new people so making friends and having conversations on here scratches that itch.

If you think you’d like to chat with me and see how things go, don’t be scared to send me a dm!

I prefer to chat over on Telegram but we can hang here if we need to 😊

Sean

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2024/12/02
12:30 UTC

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31 single dad getting ready for work

Hello all, I was hoping that this would be a great place to find some friends to chat with while at work. I work from home so I do tend to have some free time and usually bored waiting on calls. As long as you are mature and keep me interested I’m all yours lol. We can chat about whatever If your need a new friend to vent to and let it all out then I’m your guy! (352) 204-7532 pls send name and age. Down to share pic so you feel comfortable. Thanks!

1 Comment
2024/12/02
12:12 UTC

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32/M/UK - I know who you're looking for, and here I am!

Hi! My name is Nick and I live in the East of England. I moved here during the COVID pandemic. It's 140 miles away from where I used to live in the West Midlands, but I am in fact an East Midlander by birth and upbringing, so I've been around the block a bit!

Anyway, I don't wanna ramble on for too long - I'll try to keep this concise.

Hobbies: Reading, writing, football, music production, photography

Other Interests: Architecture, sociology, mental health, British subcultures and social history

Dislikes: Grapefruit, shopping (unless it's online)

Personality: Varies depending on tiredness level, but I'm a very laid-back guy. Big fan of sarcasm and irony. Also generally pretty affectionate towards those I care about and develop a bond with. If you don't like pet names, you're probably gonna have to just get over it ;) I come from a place where we call both men and women 'duck' at the end of a greeting, and men of all ages can be called 'youth'. It's part of who I am.

That being said, I am also naturally flirtatious and open to flirting a bit if we get along well!

What am I looking for? If you're a nice person and you're happy to make an effort to get to know each other, talk regularly and not just give me direct replies but engage in proper conversation, hit me up! Generally speaking, I do get on better with women and would prefer to speak with them, but I am open to guy friends as well! Your age doesn't matter so long as you're 21 or older!

If I don't reply immediately, don't panic or think I'm not interested, sometimes I just have other stuff to do, but I'm on Reddit regularly :)

1 Comment
2024/12/02
07:54 UTC

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40 M, WE NEED TO TALK

Ok, let me put it this way: I’m not the biggest fan of texting. I think people rely too much on texting for communication because it’s easy to use and provides privacy. However, using your voice can send more genuine vibes and remind you that you’re talking to a real person, not just words on a screen. That’s why I’m looking for people to talk to.
I know it might start awkwardly, and I’d be careful about choosing topics and figuring out what kind of person I’m speaking with. I hope to find an easygoing person so that conversations can branch out and lead to deeper topics. I love psychology and understanding how we develop and grow into who we are today. Deep conversations are great, and speaking your emotions and thoughts out loud can be a wonderful way to let things go. While I’m not a therapist, I am a good listener, and some friends I’ve met online have told me that talking to me helped them as much as therapy.
That said, I’m pretty silly and love joking around. I enjoy making people laugh, and sometimes I ask random questions because even a random thought can spark hours of conversation, which I love.
By the way, I know most people aren’t interested in talking these days because of how communication is evolving, so I don’t expect many responses. I do post a lot, so I apologize if it bothers you in advance. Have an amazing day!

1 Comment
2024/12/02
06:20 UTC

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26M Putting Together an IMessage Group Chat!

Hey everyone! My names Ian!

I’m putting together an iMessage group chat called The Lounge for like-minded people who want a space to connect, share interests, and just have fun conversations. This group will be a mix of cool vibes, shared interests, and mutual respect. 18+ only please.

Here’s the lowdown:

What We’re About

  • Interests: General Common interests like tech, movies, gaming, photography/videography, music, etc.]

  • Community: A friendly, non-judgmental group where everyone feels welcome.

  • Topics: Open to a variety of discussions—whether it’s sharing memes, discussing current events (besides politics and religion), or hyping each other up!

Rules

  1. Be respectful: No hate speech, disrespect, trolling, or drama. None of which is tolerated.

  2. Keep it safe: NSFW content is fine as long as you use the invisible ink on iMessage to cover it up for folks that don’t want to see it but do not post anything that violates privacy.

  3. Participate: Please don’t feel obligated to jump in every conversation, jump in whenever you feel comfortable however please be reasonably active throughout the week if you join!

  4. Be mindful: Avoid spam, and be considerate with sensitive topics.

  5. Good vibes only: We're here to lift each other up!

How to Join

If this sounds like your vibe, DM me your name, number and age and little bit about yourself (interests, hobbies, etc.), and I’ll add you! Let’s create a fun and engaging space where everyone feels like they belong.

Looking forward to meeting you all! 🚀

1 Comment
2024/12/02
03:35 UTC

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19F Feeling Lonely, Looking for Friends

I’m honestly tired of feeling lonely. It’s been over a year since I’ve had friends or a proper conversation, so I’m reaching out here to connect with likeminded people from IN.

A little about me: I love video games, reading, drawing, music, and making crafts. If you’re into any of these or just want to chat and hang out, hit me up!

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2024/12/02
02:42 UTC

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22f, discord server!

(toats posted basically the same thing 2 weeks ago. just looking to grow!☺️)

hi everyone! my name is autumn, im 22 and from KY. i just recently created a discord server and would love for people to join! its not about anything particular, just a space to make friends and talk about whatever. i have a couple channels pre-made for gaming, memes, etc. but can definitely add more!

we are 18+ only - however, we do have an age limit of 35. minimal nsfw (nothing outright sexual or violent, just cussing, certain topics, etc.)*

if you’d like the link, just pm me or comment! please confirm your age when doing so!!

hope to hear from everyone soon☺️ (may take me a bit to send links to everyone. don’t want to get my account here suspended haha)

5 Comments
2024/12/02
02:10 UTC

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40 M, Looking for clingy friends with abandonment issues

They say I am Clingy, I say you just like constant communication.

They say I am Abandonant, I say life can be tough and people change, and it is ok.

They say no one would want to be your friend, I say many people can feel relatable to me and may want to give me a chance to be their daily chat buddy, just have to post a lot I know haha.

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2024/12/01
23:46 UTC

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21m, Lets be Best Friends ! 😪✌️

I’m Lucas, I’m here hoping to connect with some awesome new friends 🫂 who love deep convos, good laughs, & just hanging out. Here’s a little about me:

🕹️ Gamer – I love gaming! I’m into big multiplayer games, currently playing overwatch, sea of thieves, Call of Duty, Dead by Daylight, Among us, Fortnite, Animal Crossing & many more… ( Pc + Ps4 + Nintendo switch )

🎬 Movie buff – Comedy & horror are my top picks, because nothing beats a good laugh or a solid scare. I’m down to share some of my favorites !

🦜 Pet parent – I have a naughty little conure & some sugar gliders who keep things interesting around here. If you’re into pets, we’ve already got something in common!

🇪🇸 Culture enthusiast – Im interested in Spanish (if you speak it, its a bonus ) & love learning about other cultures & Languages, hearing stories from people around the world, and just getting new perspectives on life…

📚 Bookworm – I’m always on the hunt for my next favorite read, im interested in psychological or historical books, but if you got any good ones please do share em with me !

Take care & wishin you a great Day ♥️

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2024/12/01
23:01 UTC

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35M looking for a chat buddy.

Bored after getting of work, and feel like being social. 35, ex military, blue collar worker, Midwest USA, kids, a dog, single. Any takers?

I'm a pretty open book and easy to talk to. I'm a bit of a witty prick, so expect some crude humor and sarcasm.

1 Comment
2024/12/01
22:05 UTC

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[30f] looking for fun people to join our international groupchat!

hi there my dear fellow redditors! we have a international groupchat on whatsapp to make friends all across the world! if you are interested in joining send me a dm! we do have some rules tho its 18+ no racism no bullying no NSFW stuff and just be a kind person!

2 Comments
2024/12/01
21:48 UTC

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36M Looking for a Real Bro to Build a Solid Brotherhood

Hey, I’m a 36-year-old guy in the PNW, and I’m on the lookout for a genuine bro to connect with. I’m not talking about just hanging out here and there—I’m looking for that real brotherhood vibe. The kind where you’ve got each other’s backs no matter what, share laughs, celebrate wins, and can talk about anything, even the deep or awkward stuff, without judgment.

About me: I’m into road trips, camping, hiking, gaming (PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X), and I enjoy learning new things. I’m laid-back, straight-up honest, and value loyalty and openness in a friendship. I also don’t mind kicking back and enjoying some good weed—sometimes those high convos are the best for real talk.

If you’re the kind of guy who’s about loyalty, respect, and just keeping it real, let’s connect. Brotherhood is rare, but I know it’s out there. Shoot me a message if you’re interested in building that kind of bond.

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2024/12/01
21:46 UTC

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29M med looking for friends

Hi, i m 29M from south-east europe(balkans), and looking for friends. I started to work as doctor and i ll prob get specialisation in few months. My interests are music(old stuff mostly), animals, skincare, gym, sports, anime/manga, history, swimming, hiking and some other stuff. Also wanna learn to cook cuz i ll move out next year. Also my old account got banned for nothing so i dont have much post history here sadly [friendship]

1 Comment
2024/12/01
20:14 UTC

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[19F] Go by there and share some of your time 😋

I'm Cathy, 19F, looking for some genuine friends to talk about anything, why not a best friend I could share everything with ! I'm into lots of different things, we'll probably have things in common anyway ! I already like you 😋 Dms open to all genders, just please dont dm if you're young, like 15, or a lot older than me, like 15 years over me 🥺

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2024/12/01
20:13 UTC

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23M a bit bored tonight and looking for someone to keep me company

So I had stuff to do tonight but unfortunately that was cancelled so instead I’m just home now and I’m kinda bored to be honest. So i figured I’d post here and see if anyone would be up for chat which could maybe also become a long term thing if we get along. We could talk about anything really so if you’re bored like me, feel free to send me a DM. Have a nice rest of your night and here’s a cookie for reading this 🍪

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2024/12/01
19:58 UTC

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34M- Are you looking for a new friend? Well come on over, and check out this pre-owned model, sarcastic at times, but with a good heart. He won’t last long! While supplies last! [Just an outdoorsy dude looking for a talkative new friend!]

Well hey there! I’m just a dude looking for an online friend. Someone to chat with throughout the day, and get to know, and hopefully become a long term thing, to be honest. I’m not usually the guy that would turn to Reddit to make a connection, but it seems like since 2020 the whole world has lost its mind. It’s near impossible to make a real connection in person anymore, without going to a club or whatnot. I’m not honestly just looking to make a connection with someone, to feel that rush again, the excitements of getting to know someone.

A little about me: I own a small business, and end up working a lot, that more, or less leads to me getting kind of lonely sometimes. (As lame as that sounds) I’m into a lot of stuff, but I spend most of my time outside. I love to ride dirt bikes, kayak, and go camping, I also tinker around with old cars and trucks when I can. I’m what most people consider a country person even though I don’t always agree with that, or look like it.

If you’ve made it this far, Thanks for reading, If you think we could get along, and be friends, don’t be afraid to come say hey, I’m easy to get along with, and say going in general. What’s the worst thing that could happen? I generally write back pretty quickly most of the time. There are pics on my profile if you’re wondering what I look like. 🤟🏻 ✌🏻Happy redditing!

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2024/12/01
19:39 UTC

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[17/F] Go Crazy, Send Me Some Crazy Chats lolll

Heya!!! Anyone wanna be friends?? I’m kinda bored and looking for people to chat with on the daily during downtime!! I’m into pretty much anything tv and movie related as I sit on my butt most days or I’m slowly dying at work! I’m an open book and any questions I answer no matter how personal! Can send me any weird funny/crazy chats!!! Hopefully you would like to chat as I’m pretty easy going and love to text!! Hope to hear from you peeps soon!!!

1 Comment
2024/12/01
19:23 UTC

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27 F Bored and looking for new people to text

I am very open minded and also very open to trying new things. I am on here to make new friends and possibly some more. I love staying up late and chatting all night long. And I also love to talk about anything and everything that comes to mind.

3 Comments
2024/12/01
18:32 UTC

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21 M bored, and lonely. Looking for anyone to chat with

Good Morning/Good Afternoon/Good Evening I am a 21 year old man living in the US.

I’m looking for a fun chat partner. I am funny, somewhat interesting and talkative. I like having good conversations with different people from across the world. As for my hobbies, I enjoy to read, watch film, and chat with people.

So don’t hesitate to dm me and we can go from there :D

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2024/12/01
18:06 UTC

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54M married looking for a long term chatting/texting friends, US/Anywhere. M4W

M4W

54M married looking for a long term chatting/texting friends, US/Anywhere. I'm looking to make some open minded friends that enjoy talking about any and everything, I love the outdoor stuff, travel, food, sports, movies, music, please be 18 and older and drama free. I hope to hear from soon.

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2024/12/01
16:03 UTC

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24m looking for friendly chat, open to long term friendship

Hello 👋 I hope you are having a great day/night. As mentioned in the title, I would like to connect with a friendly person to make use of my free time. My interests are music, travel, language learning, cats, and video games but we can chat about any topic. Open to long term but won't mind one time chats. Feel free to message me anytime, thanks ^_^

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2024/12/01
16:00 UTC

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23M, Need a Online only female long term friend to talk to.

Hey there

You can call me Chloe.
I am 23 years old Male.
I am from India.
I am comfortable in English and Hindi both.
I would really like to talk to you.
I don't like to share any personal information like my Name, Mobile No, Address, Photos etc. and don't want yours too.
It is not like I will not share them never but not anytime soon.
I can keep secrets
I can talk about anything like literally anything.
I can talk on daily basis no issues with me.

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2024/12/01
15:37 UTC

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23 Looking to make new friends or just to chat with

Soo heyy heyyy im Danny 23 yo guy from a small city in the Netherlands🇳🇱 andd ehhmm i love gaming i play alot of games like overwatch, rainbow six, minecraft and tarkov. I also love to build lego's its a bit of an ehmm... expencive hobby.... over all im a little shy at first and always try to make others feel good and im a great listener. I can be rather funny sometimes haha but im better with in the moment jokes. Oh and overall im an real open book soo please feel free to ask me anything :).

Discord: scienceisdeadly

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2024/12/01
14:44 UTC

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18+ Discord Community (SFW)

Hey I'm Leah! I'm the owner of a community discord server and it's a little quiet right now so trying to bring the chattiness back - anyone welcome!!

The server is for people, all over the world, wanting to make friends. It's a place to talk, share pictures, art, music ☺️

We do fun activities from time to time such as voice chats and game and movie nights. We also have a ton of activity bots - Truth & Dare, Wordle, Word Game, Anon Confessions etc.

There are 6 admins who keep the server friendly and free of any negativity 💛

https://discord.gg/xQ8gYTPx

1 Comment
2024/12/01
13:51 UTC

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37 male USA

Hello I am just looking for new friends. Phone is dry lol. I am 37 and located in the USA. Wanting to move off of Reddit once we chat for a bit. My interests and hobbies are mainly anything tech related and watching tv. And listening to music. Hope to hear from some people

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2024/12/01
11:38 UTC

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Looking to talk about anything!!! M19

I’m just really bored but I’m pretty good at listening. I usually give lots of good advice too so if you want I can help with stuff to the best of my ability. Also I seriously mean I’m down to talk about anything! I really enjoy hearing secrets too lol it seems like a fun time. So whatever you may want to talk about I’m here to listen to what you have to say. And if you may want to hear about me that’s fine too!

Hope ya decide to say hi!

(Also as of posting this it’s about 4am for me soooo I might fall asleep within the hour but if you find me sooner I’d still love to chat. Always send me a message though!! I might be awake!!!)

1 Comment
2024/12/01
09:10 UTC

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26M Starting an IMessage Group Chat

Hey everyone! My names Ian!

I’m putting together an iMessage group chat called The Lounge for like-minded people who want a space to connect, share interests, and just have fun conversations. This group will be a mix of cool vibes, shared interests, and mutual respect. 18+ only please.

Here’s the lowdown:

What We’re About

  • Interests: General Common interests like tech, movies, gaming, photography/videography, music, etc.]

  • Community: A friendly, non-judgmental group where everyone feels welcome.

  • Topics: Open to a variety of discussions—whether it’s sharing memes, discussing current events (besides politics and religion), or hyping each other up!

Rules

  1. Be respectful: No hate speech, disrespect, trolling, or drama. None of which is tolerated.

  2. Keep it safe: NSFW content is fine as long as you use the invisible ink on iMessage to cover it up for folks that don’t want to see it but do not post anything that violates privacy.

  3. Participate: Please don’t feel obligated to jump in every conversation, jump in whenever you feel comfortable however please be reasonably active throughout the week if you join!

  4. Be mindful: Avoid spam, and be considerate with sensitive topics.

  5. Good vibes only: We're here to lift each other up!

How to Join

If this sounds like your vibe, DM me your name, number and age and little bit about yourself (interests, hobbies, etc.), and I’ll add you! Let’s create a fun and engaging space where everyone feels like they belong.

Looking forward to meeting you all! 🚀

1 Comment
2024/12/01
08:50 UTC

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[17M] Hoping to find new furry, non-fur and/or femboy pals!

Hey yall my name's Wendigo (Or Wenny, whichever floats your boat) and I'm a 17 year old furry that's hoping to find new friends! Let me tell you a few facts about me:

  • I'm a furry! No hate for that please
  • I love model kit building, feel free to ask for pictures!
  • I'm a music lover! I love listening to any & all kinds of music, recommend me your favs!

That's about it! Interested? Hmu! Don't forget to include an intro and please don't be above 18 🙏

Hope to see you lovely folks soon :3

1 Comment
2024/12/01
04:37 UTC

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