Scrolling through the posts, I get the impression that everyone over 40 has at least three fascinating hobbies, two hidden talents, and a collection of adventurous life stories. Some people are hiking mountains, learning new skills, creating beautiful things, or doing things I didn’t even know were hobbies!

Meanwhile, I work in research, which sounds quite impressive until you realise I’m still in the early stages of figuring things out 😕

My hobbies are rather low-key. Nothing particularly impressive. No exciting plot twists!

Sometimes I wonder if I’m the only one here whose list of hobbies wouldn’t make it past the first round of a talent show!

Please tell me I’m not the only ordinary human among all these overachievers!

Stop rushing. Stop thinking about everything we still have to do, everything we should have done, and everything waiting for us tomorrow.

Just stop for a moment, look around, and take in the world.

There’s so much beauty in the little moments we often walk right past.

Sometimes I have just that reminder, life isn’t just about getting somewhere. It’s also about appreciating where we are.

When was the last time you stopped and simply enjoyed the view?

Hey everyone! 👋

Life in your 40s is a strange old ride, isn't it?

Some days you've got everything figured out. Other days you're wondering how the hell you got here. 😂

So here's a little experiment...

My DMs are open.

Got something weighing on your mind? Something you're frustrated about? A secret, a regret, a relationship problem, or just something you desperately need to get off your chest?

Send it through.

No judgement. No lectures. No need to explain yourself.

I'm just a regular bloke in his 40s offering a friendly ear to anyone who needs one.

And here's the twist:

If you just want to vent, that's perfectly fine. You don't even need to have a conversation.

But if you'd like me to respond, simply write "REPLY" at the end of your message.

That's it!

Sometimes it's easier to tell a complete stranger what's going on than someone you've known your entire life.

Let's see where this goes. 😊

Please note: I wont share your stories, and I wont judge you. I'm by no means any kind of therapist, just another person navigating this weird decade of life. Please keep things respectful. No explicit sexual messages, threats, or descriptions of illegal activity. Im just here to listen and not judge. Im located in Australia, so if you request a reply please allow time for different time zones.

I hope to hear from you soon.

44F from Arkansas. Mother to 5. Oncology nurse.

I'm big into WWII, 1940s, 1950s, and spooky stuff. I adore nerds and have a tendency to geek out on my vintage lifestyle. (Sorry in advance!)

Currently renovating my ranch house to look more 1950s. I would love to put in a victory garden but need some help. Unfortunately I don't have the best green thumb.

My hobbies are knitting, sewing, crochet, reading, cooking, baking and quilting.

Life is very busy and no time to go out to find new friends. Always enjoy finding people to talk online. Plus it’s way easier to meet people online. Married with 2 boys. Love coaching baseball, hunting, fishing, and wood working. First time here so let’s see where it goes.

Hello，I am a 43 year old male，I was born in South Korea and adopted by an American couple when I was young，growing up in Michigan，Both my parents are deceased，I have an adult daughter，and my wife passed away in a car accident several years ago，I am currently trying to move on from my grief and start a new life，I am gentle and considerate，and I know how to care for women，I enjoy exploring new foods and traveling，No matter where you are from in the US，if you'd like，let's chat and see how far we can go

Hello all

Andy here, 43 married with 3 kids based in Yorkshire, England. Over the last 10 years or have lost contact with a lot of friends as they've moved away or just drifted out of touch. I realised the other day that my main friendly contact is actually my boss who I have known for 15 years. This does leave me feeling lonely at times, with nobody to just talk to about random things that pop into my head.

With that in mind I thought I would reach out into the void of Reddit and see if there was anyone that wanted to connect, make friends, have a natter about life, the universe and everything.

I'm a bit of a geek, I enjoy gaming, photography, films, history but I am happy to chat about anything really. I have a healthy dark sense of humour so don't be afraid to throw your jokes at me

I've had mixed success so far, chatted to some nice people, but I thought I would put out a post anyway on the off chance it piques someone's interest.

Age/gender/sexuality unimportant, more about common interests and ideally able to hold a conversation and have a laugh together.

Anyway have a great day

Andy

Hey everyone!
I’m a 49-year-old guy from Missouri looking to make some genuine friendships. I’m not particularly concerned about your gender, background, or where you’re from. I’m more interested in whether we click and can enjoy talking to each other.
I’m a dad, a veteran, and a bit of a nerd. I enjoy video games, comics, movies, music, and a good sense of humor. I can be sarcastic, occasionally inappropriate, and definitely enjoy some good-natured banter.
Life hasn’t exactly been sunshine and rainbows lately, but I’m not looking for someone to fix my problems. I’d just enjoy having someone to talk with, share stories, laugh about stupid things, and maybe develop a lasting friendship.
I grew up when writing actual letters was a thing, and I kind of miss that. I’d love to eventually exchange handwritten letters, although I’m perfectly happy starting with messages and getting to know each other first.
I don’t expect constant communication, and there’s no pressure. Just two people seeing whether a friendship develops naturally.
If that sounds like your kind of thing, feel free to say hello!

Hello everyone! I’m 43m and looking to connect with like-minded people. I have Asperger's, which shapes how I see the world and feeds into my deep appreciation for my hobbies. I like to balance an active lifestyle with plenty of downtime. My routine usually involves jogging and gym sessions to stay fit. For relaxation, I lean heavily into books, music, and Netflix. I have a major soft spot for the true crime genre. I also love the energy of live music and try to hit concerts whenever I can.

So I suck at this but here I am. I just recently started getting obsessed buying watches... must be part of the hit 40 package. I do some boxing, nothing serious like competition. I have a love hate relationship with cardio.

I wfh for an undisclosed employer, gotta keep secrets right.

I'm into horror,paranormal, and all things weird.I'm just look for something simple have a good time and bs.

Happy Friday Eve

Any plans for the up coming weekend, I’ll go 1st :-
My current plans (weather dependent) will be to take the bike 🏍️ for what may be the last ride of the year for me. Oh and at some point there’ll be a beer or 3.

Hey I know how hard nights can be. I’m just hanging out tonight. Could use an interesting conversation. I love meeting new people. If you’re looking for a friend or just need to vent, send me a message. You’re not alone!

I need more women friends to chat with. Happily married, just like being in the feminine world to relax. I have my fun in the masculine world of dirt bikes and off-roading, but I'm not a 'bro'. I play piano and guitar which I am picking back up after 10 years without playing. I love suggestions for new music.

I've actually had great success making friends on Reddit like this, I don't know why so many people are complaining they don't. Problem is all of them live on the East Coast and I'm on the West Coast. So every evening is quiet on the chatting front.

Message me and tell you the most exciting thing in you life right now.

Hi. 41 M. Looking to chat with new and different people. I am willing to talk about anything. I have a very bad habit of doom scrolling everyday due to my possible AuDHD. I am very non judgmental. I am also honest with people to a fault. If you want to know more please don’t be afraid to message me.