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1) Who are you?

I'm a 39 year old male and I'd like to keep my name private unless I can actually feel comfortable talking with someone, same for my exact location though I will say that I'm from New York state. Depression and anxiety have had a big negative impact on my life, so I would like to meet people that understand that whether they've been there themselves or are dealing with it too. I have some info on interests and whatnot on my profile, so if anyone is interested please check that. I will say that if you're into video games, especially RPGs, I could probably get along with you. If you love any of the bands/artists listed on my profile, especially HIM, KISS, Korn, Motorhead or Primus, then I will love you for all eternity... well maybe not love but we would certainly get along lol. I originally joined here as a way to try and distract myself from my problems, and as a potential way to meet new people.

2) What are you looking for?

I'd like to make a close friend if possible, someone I can chat with regularly and potentially help as well. I like to try and be supportive when I can, because helping others is one of the only things that can bring real joy anymore. Admittedly there's a part of me that would like a romantic relationship, it's something I've craved all my life and have never had, though at this point I don't expect to ever experience that so I don't even know if I should say it's something I'm looking for. I don't need to meet someone that shares all of my interests, though it would be nice to meet someone that shares some of them since I really struggle talking and sharing interests would make things a lot easier. As I said above I'd like to meet someone that understands the depression and anxiety, someone I can share the pain with and that can share theirs with me. It would be nice to meet someone near me, though I don't care if it's just an online friendship. Admittedly I prefer talking to females because I feel they are typically more understanding and I just find them easier to talk to, though I also don't care about gender as long as the person is understanding and someone I can connect with. Things like age, nationality and religion aren't things that matter, though I guess I would prefer to meet someone around my age since I feel I might be able to relate to them a little better.

3) How are you willing to communicate?

At first I would prefer messages here, though if I start to feel comfortable enough I'd be willing to use something like emails or Discord or maybe even Facebook. As I said I can struggle talking, so I'd like to get to know someone a little bit through messages here first and then I don't mind moving onto something else.
 
1) Who are you?
Just call me Dem for now. I'm a guy in his 40s in California.

2) What are you looking for?
I'm looking for people to joke around & chat with. I don't feel like talking to people I know irl right now, but recently have been wanting to chat or voice chat with people.

3) How're you willing to communicate?
I have a skype, but I don't think anyone uses that anymore.
My discord is demerzel #0775. Please let me know you're from SAS.
I'm ok with voice chat, but would prefer text chat at least for 1st convo.
 
Who are you?

I'm male and 37. I'm from Michigan in the US. Some of my interests are horror movies, anime, nature, walking, animals, arts, and crafts.

What are you looking for?

Just someone to talk with.

How are you willing to communicate?

Private messages or text messages. Feel free to make other suggestions. I'm also open to phone, but wouldn't expect it
 
1) Who are you?
My name is Anthony. I'm 28 and I live in California (San Joaquin County/Bay Area). My main interests are music. Some artists that I'm currently enjoying off the top of my head are Denzel Curry, Haru Nemuri, Thundercat, and noname. I'm on SAS because something about people makes me really anxious. I want to make friends but it's difficulty. Growing up I spent a lot of time thinking I'll be okay being alone but as I get older, I'm starting to realize that I'm starting to feel lonely.


2) What are you looking for?
Friends and/or romantic relationship.

Is it necessary for you that a friend shares most of all of your interests or are you fine with those whom are different?, do you want to meet people with whom to have small talk?, or are you aspiring to find a deep intellectual and emotional friendship?, do you just want to vent?, are you a good listener and want someone to listen to?, do you wish to find people that live close to you and have a meet up or just to make some online friends?, do you want someone positive that will try to cheer up during your bad timed or do you prefer someone with whom to share the unfairness of the world?
I think that sharing is interests in order to have something to talk about as well as build chemistry, but I think meeting all kinds of people is just as fun. I'd like to meet all kinds of people, I don't really have any particular goal right now outside of just socializing.

Do you prefer males, females or is gender irrelevant?, what about age and nationality?, religion?, ideology?
It doesn't really matter. So long as like politics or religion isn't all you are. I'm okay with people who have strong opinions but not people whose opinions are so strong that they look to start arguments over them at any chance they get. (cue Why Can't We Be Friends by War)

3) How are you willing to communicate?
SAS private messages, text, discord would be my preference
 
1) Who are you?
Sullivan (Sol-love-in) or just Luv for short. 32 in USA. I'm not the type to try to fit in, I'm way too introverted and it's way too tiring, I just try to be as true to myself as possible. As a hobby I make YouTube content, although I'm not popular, I simply enjoy sharing and chillin'. Mostly play retro and fighting games but I also enjoy trying out random things. I've been on SAS since highschool to find people with a similar predicament.


2) What are you looking for?
Not much, but it'd be cool to just vibe. I believe individuality is the coolest thing. However indifferent, unique, or similar we may be from one another doesn't matter to me so long as you're a decent human being with morals.

*Do you prefer males, females or is gender irrelevant? - Doesn't matter to me. Cool is cool.

3) How are you willing to communicate?
Whichever is cool with you. I'm not trying to intrude or anything. You can also find me @ introvertedowl on YouTube. Peace & love.
 
1. Who are you?

I'm 38/female and live in Los Angeles (though I hate LA). I won't post my name here for privacy. I was a student for a long time before I ended up having to deal with health issues, and now I'm back to being a student. I'd like to find a way to work in nature, so I'm focusing on biology classes at the moment. Aside from nature, I like learning, books, languages, and music. I would like to get into surfing, but I need to improve my swimming skills first.

2. What are you looking for?

I'd like to find people I can hang out with in person. I'd be interested in things like walking/hiking and possibly other outdoor activities, playing board games, occasionally watching movies, body doubling (working or studying together), talking (about interests or for support), going to inexpensive musical events, and maybe at some point cooking together.

3. How are you willing to communicate?

PM/DM here works for initial communication. If we're going to meet up we can switch to texting.
 
I'm 28 male from TX (ISTJ if it matters) tbh don't really know how to describe myself accurately, it's like trying to make constellations out of stars..
Been told I'm a good listener, and a down-to-earth person

Some of my interests are reading books (mostly about techno-thrillers and historical fiction) I'm into alt rock and dream pop music, videogames I play a variety of genres.
I really enjoy stargazing and just about all space related stuff.

I'm quite open-minded so if our interests don't align its all good doesn't really matter to me.
 
1) Who are you?
I'm Denise from Ontario, Canada. My primary hobby is photography. I joined SAS to find validation of feelings triggered by social anxiety so that I don't feel so alone with this experience.
What are you looking for?
I'm looking for a platonic friendship with someone who shares some of my key interests and values.
How are you willing to communicate?
Private Messaging to start.
 
Do people still use this thread?
I heard that some people do still respond, though they may not be regular posters on the forums. This forum has a lot of members who don't post much so there's perhaps a good chance of somebody getting in touch. Threads seem to get a lot of views, still. So there are a lot of people reading the forum.

Eh but having said that though, I posted here about a year ago and I didn't really get any responses. But then, that may be because it's me lol.
 
Hi!

I used this thread 7 years ago to make some friends when I was in a tough spot with my social anxiety! Thankfully I'm doing quite well these days. If anyone feels lonely and would like to chat or vent or whatever, feel free to message me. 😊 I've gotten some good support from here, I'd love to be able to provide some now!

A little about me:
I'm 23, turning 24 soonish. ✨ I love video games, books, art, nature and animals. I live in rural Sweden, so luckily lots of nature around! 🌼
 
Looking to make friends with anyone really. I’m 41, male, from the uk, interests are music, films, chatting online ermmm that’s probably it I don’t have many interests lol. Quite isolated so open to anyone who wants to be online chums
 
1) Who are you?
The myth, the legend, the enigma...luke

2) What are you looking for?
either tinychat chat nostagilia (the good ol days am ir ight), fortnite soldier teamates, dischord maybe but ok. just chatting and having fun with sa folk and such and sharing laughs and memes and watching funny videos maybe or playing fortnite

3) How're you willing to communicate?
dischord
tinychat
fortnite mics

US

interests are social anxiety, the meaning of life, walks on the beach, funny videos/memes, emo tunes, animu (kinda), fortnite.
 
1) Who are you?
The myth, the legend, the enigma...luke

2) What are you looking for?
either tinychat chat nostagilia (the good ol days am ir ight), fortnite soldier teamates, dischord maybe but ok. just chatting and having fun with sa folk and such and sharing laughs and memes and watching funny videos maybe or playing fortnite

3) How're you willing to communicate?
dischord
tinychat
fortnite mics

US

interests are social anxiety, the meaning of life, walks on the beach, funny videos/memes, emo tunes, animu (kinda), fortnite.
Welcome back. 🙂
 
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