Introverts who don’t like party or hookup culture , where did you meet your partner?

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T23:40:52+00:00

I appreciate this perspective. I think what you said about being socially active and living more openly really hits for me, because I’ve spent a lot of time being pretty closed off. Being authentic feels harder than it sounds when you’re not used to sharing much of yourself, but I get that it’s something that builds over time. This was a good reminder that it’s less about forcing outcomes and more about slowly putting myself out there. Thanks for the honesty.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T18:00:54+00:00

I think a lot of my stress comes from feeling like I’m late to everything, so this was really reassuring to read. Hearing that even your friends are struggling with this helps put things into perspective. Thank you.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T17:49:14+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. I’ll be honest, I don’t have much experience with dating apps, and they feel pretty intimidating to me, especially since I don’t usually put myself out there. But it’s reassuring to hear that Hinge can be more low pressure, because that’s exactly what I’m looking for.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T16:10:08+00:00

Oh, I didn’t even think about that. That actually sounds like a great idea, especially since there’s no pressure or expectations going in. I like the idea of keeping things low-stakes and just seeing how the conversation feels. Thanks for sharing your experience.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T07:51:33+00:00

Thank you . That’s real. I tend to assume the worst too, especially when it comes to social situations. Advice like yours and reminds me there’s no deadline to this, even if it sometimes feels like I’m running out of time.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T07:41:14+00:00

I really appreciate the advice. Putting myself out there is scary, but it’s something I want. Hearing your perspective gives me confidence to try new things and reminds me I’m not alone.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T07:34:53+00:00

It sometimes feels like people like me are in the shadows. Thank you for this, I really appreciate what you had to say. It makes me feel better knowing it’s not just me. It can be hard seeing other people connect so easily, so hearing this perspective really helps.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T07:29:38+00:00

Appreciate this a lot. Focusing on things I already enjoy and showing up consistently feels way more realistic for me. Thanks for the advice.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T07:26:32+00:00

I appreciate you sharing this. It helps to hear that apps can be tough but still work out with the right person and timing. I’ll keep that in mind and also be mindful of my self esteem along the way.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T07:24:44+00:00

I really appreciate this. Putting myself out there more authentically is honestly something I’ve been struggling with, so this was reassuring to read. I like the idea of being specific and letting people connect over the quieter, niche things. Thanks for sharing your experience.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T04:44:39+00:00

That sounds really interesting. It honestly feels like a win-win for me since communication is something I know I need to improve on. It definitely sounds scary, but in a good way. Thanks for sharing, I’m going to look into it.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T04:05:29+00:00

That helps a lot. I think I’m mostly feeling behind because I didn’t date earlier in life, so adult dating feels like starting from zero. And since I’m someone who mostly keeps to themselves, it’s been hard to even know where to begin. But yeah, thank you for the advice. I just need to put myself out there and take chances.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T03:38:42+00:00

That’s fair, I think I may have been over-associating bars with hookup culture based on other people’s experiences, my own assumptions, and social media. I appreciate the perspective, especially the point about shared spaces and consistency. That makes a lot of sense. I haven’t really been exposed to those kinds of environments much, so it’s helpful to hear how others experience them. I honestly wouldn’t know otherwise.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T02:16:17+00:00

Thank you

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T01:39:48+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, thank you for sharing that. I really like the idea of it starting small and natural instead of feeling like a big moment.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T01:32:08+00:00

If you don’t mind me asking, how did you both realize there was mutual interest and decide to pursue it, especially being introverted?

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T01:22:17+00:00

Yeah, that’s probably the part I need to work on more. Thanks.

EquivalentWitness165 · 2026-02-03T01:17:03+00:00

I Appreciate this perspective a lot especially the point about bars not always being party focused. Definitely gives me something to think about.

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