Subreddits similar to r/penpals

125k subs

Are you looking for a new friend or a kind voice? This is a subreddit for people looking to make strictly platonic friends from nearby or around the world. You are welcome to post and talk, private message others, discuss and share in a supportive manner.
https://reddit.com/r/Needafriend/

r/MakeNewFriendsHere

136k subs

This subreddit is for those who are looking to make some new friends on Reddit.
https://reddit.com/r/MakeNewFriendsHere/

r/RandomActsofCards

37k subs

This is a subreddit for anyone who would like to give or receive a card for any reason, be it for you or for someone you know. They may be birthday cards, sympathy, support, as a special surprise, a get well soon, something silly or anything you can think of. Cards of all kinds are accepted here whether they are hand made or picked out at a store. The purpose of Random Acts of Cards is to spread a little bit of joy around the world.
https://reddit.com/r/RandomActsofCards/

r/r4r

264k subs

https://reddit.com/r/r4r/

r/AskWomen

1m subs

AskWomen: A subreddit dedicated to asking women questions about their thoughts, lives, and experiences; providing a place where all women can comfortably and candidly share their responses in a non-judgmental space. As part of our commitment to that mission, the AskWomen subreddit is curated to promote respectful and on-topic discussions, and not serve as a debate subreddit.
https://reddit.com/r/AskWomen/

r/secretsanta

129k subs

/r/secretsanta and Reddit Gifts were started in 2009 to provide a secret santa for the Reddit community. We have since expanded to many gift exchanges.
https://reddit.com/r/secretsanta/

r/MakeupAddiction

2m subs

The subreddit for everything makeup related.
https://reddit.com/r/MakeupAddiction/

r/relationships

3m subs

/r/Relationships is a community built around helping people and the goal of providing a platform for interpersonal relationship advice between redditors. We seek posts from users who have specific and personal relationship quandaries that other redditors can help them try to solve.
https://reddit.com/r/relationships/

r/offmychest

2m subs

A mutually supportive community where deeply emotional things you can't tell people you know can be told. Whether it's long-standing baggage, happy thoughts, or recent trauma, posting it here may provide some relief. We'll listen, and if you want, we'll talk. We aim to keep this a safe space.
https://reddit.com/r/offmychest/

r/depression

534k subs

Peer support for anyone struggling with depression, the mental illness.
https://reddit.com/r/depression/

r/fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu

857k subs

it's still alive! kinda...
https://reddit.com/r/fffffffuuuuuuuuuuuu/

r/loseit

2m subs

A place for people of all sizes to discuss healthy and sustainable methods of weight loss. Whether you need to lose 2 lbs or 400 lbs, you are welcome here!
https://reddit.com/r/loseit/

r/amiugly

168k subs

Post your picture here and have fellow Redditors tell you what they think about your appearance!
https://reddit.com/r/amiugly/

r/IAmA

19m subs

https://reddit.com/r/IAmA/

r/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

99k subs

Community, friends, gifting and fun! Random Acts with an Amazon Wishlist. Gift, get gifted, be merry, and have fun.
https://reddit.com/r/Random_Acts_Of_Amazon/

r/casualiama

180k subs

The casual version of /r/IAmA. Anyone's welcome to host or participate in an AMA. Topics may involve anything from ordinary to extraordinary subject matter. The environment is relaxed, we just ask that you have fun!
https://reddit.com/r/casualiama/

r/sex

1m subs

r/sex is for civil discussions about all facets of sexuality and sexual relationships. It is a sex-positive community and a safe space for people of all genders and orientations. This is (mostly) a 'serious' community - posts and comments that sidetrack discussion will be removed and may result in a ban.
https://reddit.com/r/sex/

r/RandomKindness

99k subs

A subreddit that specializes in gift giving. We function on a system of OFFER (giving away something for free) and REQUEST (asking if someone will give you something). Stop on by!
https://reddit.com/r/RandomKindness/

r/AdviceAnimals

8m subs

Reddit's Gold Mine
https://reddit.com/r/AdviceAnimals/

r/books

17m subs

This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
https://reddit.com/r/books/

r/nosleep

13m subs

Nosleep is a subreddit for realistic horror stories. Everything is true here, even if it's not.
https://reddit.com/r/nosleep/

r/DoesAnybodyElse

657k subs

https://reddit.com/r/DoesAnybodyElse/

r/LadyBoners

240k subs

A positive community that encourages, enjoys and champions ladyboner-inducers of all types, showing the rest of the internet that, yes, ladies can slobber and objectify too.
https://reddit.com/r/LadyBoners/

r/penpalsover30

6k subs

A place to find pen pals over 30.
https://reddit.com/r/penpalsover30/

r/fountainpens

131k subs

/r/fountainpens - A writing community for the novice to the collector.
https://reddit.com/r/fountainpens/

r/WritingPrompts

14m subs

Writing Prompts. You're a writer and you just want to flex those muscles? You've come to the right place! If you see a prompt you like, simply write a short story based on it. Get comments from others, and leave commentary for other people's works. Let's help each other.
https://reddit.com/r/WritingPrompts/

r/CasualConversation

789k subs

The friendlier part of reddit. Have a fun conversation about anything that is on your mind. Ask a question or start a conversation about (almost) anything you desire. Maybe you'll make some friends in the process.
https://reddit.com/r/CasualConversation/

r/writing

877k subs

Discussions about the writing craft.
https://reddit.com/r/writing/

r/Rateme

144k subs

What Does Reddit Look like? How Do I Look? RateMe is where you can find out! r/RateMe is where you can not only be rated on your appearance but also get tips from awesome redditors on how to look your best!
https://reddit.com/r/Rateme/

r/Assistance

105k subs

In this subreddit, we provide assistance of all kinds to all people. With few exceptions, we allow requests for most anything that is legal and ethical. Give, request, share, votes, advice, cards, or just a kind word to help you get through the day. Together as a community we can change the world, one redditor at a time.
https://reddit.com/r/Assistance/