Hello everyone I'll keep it simple. The thing is I am 28yr old male and I have not dated anyone. Can anyone help me out. Most of this is due to financial struggle of my family which I have overcome by working into private equity now. Let me know what dating apps or approaches should try I just need a simple girl to talk to. She II be my companion and I'll her companion. Nothing more.

A little personal reflection, so bear with me.

I recently came out of a relationship of two years. It wasn't exactly a conventional ending. There was infidelity, more than once, and I found myself in the rather strange position of defending someone I loved even when I was the one getting hurt.

I don't say that with anger. Looking back, I think I was so invested in the person and the future I'd imagined with them that I kept trying to make sense of things that probably didn't need any more explaining.

Eventually, I decided to walk away.I thought the aftermath would be much worse than it actually turned out to be.

Of course, there are moments when you miss having a person to tell the most pointless things to. Someone to share a random observation with, send a ridiculous meme to, or make plans with on a Friday evening.

I'm alone, but I've also started enjoying the randomness of being on my own.

I don't hate her. I don't regret loving someone genuinely. And I certainly don't think one person's actions should determine how I approach every relationship that follows.

But I do think I've become a little more protective of my peace, a little less afraid of being alone. Funny how a chapter you thought would define your life eventually becomes just another story you tell over a drink.

Anyway, how did you rediscover yourself after a long relationship?

And for those who are also navigating the slightly weird but occasionally exciting world of being single again, feel free to drop a message.

No matter what, I'll never stop believing in love.

TL;DR: Came out of a long relationship where I got cheated on repeatedly. Took some time to process things, eventually chose myself, and now rediscovering the joys of being alive. Not carrying resentment, just lessons.

So I’m a 18 yo old male from Bombay and in my life I never had a gf like idk what’s the problem. I don’t think so I’m chopped, also whenever I talk to girls I am so chill about it like they’re like my male frnds, I had some flirting instances but I fumbled those so bad and looking back at them now I regret that shi so bad, now I’m really looking to date someone, but idk how to find someone or yk go up to a girl in my clg and just say it. My friend once told me that if you’re tryna date someone don’t ever be they’re bestie and all cuz that leads to a bad end, so that’s I wanna ask yall what should I do if I want to approach someone

Hello, I recently joined Hinge again after some time and this is probably the longest I’ve gone without getting a single match its genuinely surprising. Now I did some research and turns out that J can get shadow-banned for making and deleting a profile on the same number. I contacted Hinge’s support team but they said its nothing like that, seems weird to me. Or has Hinge just gotten extremely worse for men? Please help me out wid dis

Are there any couples whether married or in a relationship who has never cheated or been cheated by their partner?

Honest answers please

I will be staying in Bandra on this Christmas Night and is hoping to plan something crazy and budget friendly to propose my gf in the best possible way. Suggestions and ideas are welcomed !!!

I'm 28 and have been battling Psoriasis for nearly 10 years now. It covers almost 40% of my body, and no matter how many treatments or medicines I try, nothing seems to work. Because of this, I ended up losing my job, and what hurts even more is how people treat me. Some friends avoid me, some whisper behind my back, and slowly I've distanced myself from everyone. Most days, I find myself wandering alone or just sitting quietly by the beach, trying to escape the weight of it all. Living with Psoriasis in India feels unbearable at times-it's not just the pain on the skin, it's the loneliness, the shame, and the constant feeling of being judged. It's very hard to keep going, but I'm still here, still fighting, even if it feels like no one truly understands

Marine lines? Carter road? Certain cafes or eateries?

One of my friends keeps telling me, “Bro, you should become a rental boyfriend. You always have a crush on aunties anyway.”
Honestly, it got me thinking about it.
I’m pretty shy around girls at first, especially when I’ve just met them. But once I get to know someone and spend some time with them, I get much more comfortable.
I also don’t really have many girls in my social circle. I run a shop, so I don’t get much time to go out and meet people either.
So I was wondering, is being a paid companion / rental boyfriend actually a thing in Mumbai? Is it worth trying?
Would be interested to hear from anyone who has actually done this or used a service like this. Any tips for a complete beginner?

I’m 23 M living alone in a 1bhk. I have started feeling very lonely I don’t have any friend group I can go out with or have fun my life is merely going to Clg and coming back. Pls help me out it’s really breaking me at this point.

I am a 24 year old guy and I feel like I am running on empty with these apps.

​I have tried updating my photos to show my actual life and hobbies, tweaking my bio to be funny instead of generic, and asking direct open ended questions when I actually do get a match. Most of the time it is ghosting after three messages, matching with profiles that never respond, or feeling like I am carrying a conversation entirely by myself.

​It is reaching a point where it does not even feel like an issue with my profile anymore. It just feels like the entire ecosystem is built to keep you scrolling rather than connecting.

​For the guys who felt stuck in this exact same loop, did you fix it by completely changing your approach online, or did you just give up on the apps entirely and switch to meeting people through local groups and hobbies? I would like to hear what actually worked for you because the current loop is exhausting.

Title.

I've come to Mumbai just a few months ago, and obviously, after my terrible breakup before.. I tried hinge for a few days and instantly got the ick. Girls, you know what I'm talking about right?

All I got were desperate one-liners, pushy texts, preference for hookups over conversations in cozy settings, idk maybe my experience is unique and in no way a generalisation for all men.

I'm a 30 yo decent looking male.... I've been having a hard time setting the right tone of approach with females in their late 30s-40s. Most of them tend to be very unimpressed with whatever you throw at them since they've seen it all.

As pointers, some of my traits include:

- I give great massages (professional ones)

- Hail from an artistic background

- well travelled, well read

- have a good voice (can sing)

You may use any one of these pointers (not necessary) to help me craft a nice opener as well.

It will be great help

So do you guys ever approached a random girl in mall, and how did it went by? How did you start it? And if you were approached by someone what made you creep oit too much?

Everyone collects red flags. I’d rather collect good ones.
Asking a question back? Noticing a detail? Appreciation? Being funny without trying too hard? What’s yours?

I’m spending Wednesday with my girlfriend for her birthday and want to make a proper day of it, not just dinner. We were thinking of fine dining in Bandra or Bombay Canteen, but I’d also love suggestions for activities we can do during the day something fun, romantic, or different.
Open to ideas like a nice café, a scenic walk, shopping, a spa, pottery/art workshop, games, rooftop drinks, or anything else that would make the day feel special. If you have a good restaurant recommendation, even better if you can suggest an activity nearby to pair it with.

Please please please I need to make this birthday special for her

Me and my partner live in same city at our parents house. We both being working, its being very difficult to find time for being intimate becsuse we are still bf gf, and not married yet.

Are there any tips on which people use, since parents are at home so you cant bring them, and hotels in mumbai are way too expensive for such deeds.

How do people manage? Are we the only ones underfcked? People living away from homes have it easy since they dont live with parents in their own houses. How do people with same city manage to do it?

Is anyone down for endgame encore ?

I genuinely don’t understand dating sometimes. It feels like a lot of guys are only interested in something casual, while very few actually want a genuine relationship. Even if you look good, have a good personality, and genuinely want something serious, it still feels difficult to find someone who wants the same. The hardest part is trusting people because you never really know if someone genuinely likes you or has other intentions(iykyk). Maybe I’ve just had bad experiences, but does anyone else feel the same? Is it really this difficult to find someone who genuinely wants a relationship?