Gallery: Meet the People Who Search for Friendship on Craigslist
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“First & foremost, I don't need 'help' with my music career and all the music I publish and every move I make to supply hits to the world will be ALL on ME. No hands out necessary. Looking for people who writes music, plays an instrument(s), raps/sings, photographers, video blogs, produce beats, has a studio, etc. Looking to collab and drop hella hits all next year, so I'm looking for dope people!” — Female Rapper Looking To Expand With Musicians & Photographers, etc. w4w. age: 20.
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“I'm a writer and artist and find that I work best when I'm with someone who's also doing something - their own project - in the same vicinity. At a cafe / library / park / wherever. Johnson or Riverdale avenues in the Bronx are the most convenient for me, but I can travel. What do you say?” — Looking for co-working company (we each do our own thing) (Near Riverdale/Kingsbridge/Bronx).
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“Looking for an intelligent, vegan, self starting woman who wants to explore vegan food together.” — Vegan bestie. w4w. body: fit. height: 5'6" (167cm). status: single. age: 26.
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“Seeking others who find simplicity and a slower pace of life poignant and attractive … I have very little interest in accumulating stuff or watching TV instead I focus on being related to the world around me and developing deeper more meaningful friendships.I'm 51, English WM, conscious, gentle, free-spirit. I was married for 14 years, no children and divorced since 2009.” — Are you taking time to enjoy the moment? m4w.
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“Hey everyone, just moved here and looking for people in the neighborhood to just chill. I'm open minded, kind and nice person. I'm 420 friendly enjoy drinking socially and having fun. Send me a message if you want to hang! Not looking for sex I got my needs fulfilled!”— Just want to chill!. w4mw (Dumbo). age: 26.
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“Hey there everyone. my name is Israel, I'm a 21 year old male (I know shocker). Anyways, I'm look in to get over my confidence issues, but I'm always worried about my image, mainly it's not that I think I look bad, but I don't exactly go out too often, and interaction with other women is like 0 to none with me. I just want to know what I can improve on, or some advice from a woman so I can stop doubting myself...” — Just looking for some honest Opinions. m4w (Bronx). body : average. height : 5'10" (177cm). status : single. New York : New York. age: 21.
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“body: athletic. age: 36. Man for hire: cleaning house or apartment without clothes. Man: white, 5'8", 165 lbs, athletic.” — Naked cleaning by man. m4w.
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“Hey I'm Angie, I just moved to NY and I have no friends. I'm looking to meet people my age or older (21-30) I can chill with maybe go out for drinks or movies and are just down to have a good time. I am not looking for anything sexual or a relationship just want to meet cool people that are fun and down to earth. Email me a picture and if you would like to meet up and plan a day we can hang out.” — New in town & trying to make some friends - w4mw (Inwood / Wash Hts). drinks: sometimes. interests: Movies, drinks, hookah, dinner, art, music. age: 21.
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“Tomorrow night, Monday February 22nd, at BB King's there is an event titled A Conversation with Pussy Riot. A discussion on Human rights, Black Lives Matter, LGBT Rights and other social topics. If anyone would like to meet up and go and get drinks afterwards and discuss this forum lets meet up. The more the merrier. E-mail me and we can exchange info and decide where to meet. Again, anyone is welcome to join. It should be super interesting.” — Drinks after BB King - m4w (Midtown). body: average. height: 6'3" (190cm). status: single. age: 50.
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“Have a few days to go around visiting the sights. I'm a nice, active, professional, and friendly guy. I'm 5'9 144 lean.” — be a tourist with me. m4m. age: 32.
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“Greetings! I am a married 51-year old Brooklynite with two teens (grayer than the posted picture). Ivy Leaguer, NGO world, progressive educator. I have friends and companions that share many of my interests, but there are a few things I like to do that don't interest my current posse. Chief among them: \*ice skating, \*Latin dancing, \*blue grass and folk musical performances and jams. \*just hanging out and discussing music.” — Seeking new friends for various interests. age: 51.
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“By appointment only! I have 10 years of experience as a CMT. I will be doing massage to nice and hygienic potential Clients for 60 or 90 min. This is nonsexual :) Out calls, hotels available too/ Note: I respect my client's privacy.” — MASSAGE Relaxes you! - m4m (UPPER EAST). body: average. height: 5'5" (165cm). age: 40.
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