I find myself whiling away most of my weekend on Grindr and other dating apps. >90% of the time is wasted and doesn't lead to anything. I know it's a black hole but I still keep going back. Off late, I've realized that more than anything else, I'm just lonely and don't have much else to do. I go there craving sort of connection and human interaction. In my late 20s - don't have too many friends. The ones I do are also busy pairing off and settling down. Anybody else in the same boat?

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I’m just off the apps. Focusing back on being getting healthy again and fingers crossed I can meet someone in real life when the pandemic is over.

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💯. I have always wanted to have some gay friends but also don’t wanna force it either.

Not sure if this tactic would work for you, but I have my Grindr notifications turned off. It’s become way more passive for me, and I find myself not relying on it as much especially now that I don’t really initiate conversations.

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Me!

Real question: how are people pairing off in the pandemic? Or are couples just nesting?

I find I just don’t log in to those apps. I know I’m not going out to meet anyone.

Thanks you two. Had a weird virtual dating experience right at the start of the pandemic but you’ve given me the motivation to look again.

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Cheer up, it's not too late to make friends and build connections now.

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I was in the exact same boat. I met my current gf not too long ago but I’m in my late 20s and was also very lonely. What helped me up until that point was focusing on making platonic connections virtually or stepping out into the real world for a dog walk, etc. Shit’s rough out here, but many of us in that boat!

What about other dating apps where people are seeking more connection? My gay friends have met some solid people on Bumble, Hinge, Tinder so I’m gonna give it a try.

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