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How bad of an idea would it be for me to try joining a dating app? (hexbear.net)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I want to meet people around my age who I can spend lots of time with either romantically or just friends or something. I have recently just turned 21 years old and I have never really dated anyone in real life or even kissed anyone. I don't have a job, I don't drive and I still live with my parents. I am really just a talentless fool trying to be some sort of artist and taking community college classes without any real idea or direction in life. Am I even deserving of love and friendship here in the 21st century? I want to be a better person but I don't know if I have the strength to become who I want to really be on my own. Being socially isolated for so long has really affected my mind a lot and how I view myself. I don't really know what I am or how I can fit in with any group of people. I need some sort of social validation. I would like to have at least one person who understands me well who I can share anything with. What would be the least terrible option for me to meet local strangers via the internet? Or is there some better way of meeting people that I have not considered?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

Have you considered finding a local club? Does the community college have a student body or a clubs hub you can visit and find something that tickles your fancy?

If there's anyone there that you get along with or seems cool - romantically or otherwise - you can ask them to do an activity outside of the club.

That's what I'd do anyway. I have no experience with dating apps.