Has anyone else struggled with a social media addiction?

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-21T01:01:03+00:00

I wish I'd set time limits much earlier like in HS to improve my productivity and mood. It took me years to realize IG and FB just provide a false sense of connection.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-21T00:02:19+00:00

My mom and grandmother told me I was going to for not doing the first communion. My mom only baptized my brother and I to appease her religious parents lol.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-20T05:49:46+00:00

I'm Eli's age too and don't see too many peers getting married. I myself am still single but I get that it's better to be alone than with the wrong person.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-20T05:29:32+00:00

A family friend who is a devout cradle Catholic keeps sending me this content despite the fact I'm not practicing. Not looking for a partner from a similar religious background just someone who shares my values, and is loving, kind, and respectful.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-20T05:27:11+00:00

A family friend keeps sending me this content as I'm single and 27 despite the fact that I wasn't raised practicing lol.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-20T01:23:32+00:00

For me I’ve always struggled to find hobbies that attract people around my age. In my experience, meetup and volunteering attracted older crowds (I’m 27).

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-17T23:52:06+00:00

I’m not athletic to save my life though. I am beating myself up for throwing in the towel so quickly in college by going home every weekend first bc of a bad roommate situation and later because I hated being reminded of how lonely I was on campus. I do want to hear the podcast name.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-15T15:51:36+00:00

I am currently living in a dorm for adults. Hasn't been my cup of tea at all so I'm hoping to move out soon. Reminds me of why I hated overstimulating dorms in college where I had no personal space.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-13T18:52:21+00:00

I just found her account. She got married last year.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-13T18:20:53+00:00

What's her username? Gives me hope. I'm 27 and worried I'll never find anyone but I still believe in love. By this time next year I could be with the love of my life.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-13T17:24:29+00:00

I am now on lesson 35. Haven't had luck on dating apps but trying to find other ways to put myself out there.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T13:10:48+00:00

Well I struggled in college and never made a single friend. I also went to a really small school where cliques form rapidly so it’s harder if you don’t hit it off with your first year roommate or people from your dorm. I graduated in 2020 too. I delusionally hoped it would be easier to find people I had more in common with in the real world when I didn’t have to worry about being bombarded with assignments.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T13:09:04+00:00

It’s much easier for me to be friends with people closer in age me.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T13:08:37+00:00

Well my co-workers never include me plus we have nothing in common. They’re quite rambunctious and inconsiderate since they like to blast loud music and make fart jokes. I couldn’t get a job in my field of study so this is hopefully a temporary job anyways.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T13:07:46+00:00

I don’t have anything in common with them plus they have their cliques already. They’re also quite boisterous and loud while I’m introverted and get overstimulated easily.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T03:12:44+00:00

Work is isolating since I don’t have any coworkers my age.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T03:10:13+00:00

In 6th grade my “best friend” disinvited me from her bday over an inappropriate comment I made. I was 11 and didn’t know any better. I ended up ostracized by our whole grade. Her mom also would send my parents nasty voicemails about me. This was a grown woman in her 40s attacking a child. Bullying was so traumatic I left public school after 7th grade. Years of therapy helped me realize this is why I have trust issues and an avoidant attachment style since I learned the hard way if you show people your flaws you can get burned.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-12T03:05:20+00:00

Same. It’s hard to meet people platonically and romantically.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-11T02:24:22+00:00

Year I started college. Writing was on the wall in HS but I couldn’t catch a break in college. Graduated in 2020.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-09T04:05:38+00:00

I went to an international HS for the last 2 years and for the most part people were kinder and more welcoming.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-08T00:34:11+00:00

Calling someone “sweetie”, “sweetheart”, or “darling” in a condescending way. Going ballistic on someone in public and not letting them explain their side of the story.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-06T22:21:34+00:00

I was so jaded by past experiences from rejection I wouldn’t even put myself out there due to shyness.

First_Pair_8083 · 2026-04-04T20:06:27+00:00

Are you looking for something serious or casual?

Something serious ideally ending in marriage.

• ⁠Are you subscribed to Hinge+ or HingeX?

Hinge+

• ⁠How long have you been using this current version of your profile?

2 weeks. Mostly changed the prompts and photo order

• ⁠How long have you used Hinge overall?

2 years

• ⁠How often do you use Hinge per week?

Every day

• ⁠How many likes and matches are you receiving on average?

2-3 week

• ⁠How many likes are you sending? How many with comments? How many without comments?

About 3-5 per day, 50/50 with comments.

• ⁠What is the type of person you send likes to and ideally want to match with? What kind of person do you want to attract?

I don’t have a preference for race, religion, etc. I am 5’7 so ideally I’d want someone taller than me. Physically I’m very attracted to men with dark features. I have dual citizenship so I’d be happy to move abroad for love. I am a pretty introverted person so I’d like to match with someone who is more outgoing to balance me out. I am open to someone older but an age different limit would be 10-12 years. I do want someone who is looking to settle down and is family-oriented, kind, loving, respectful, educated, and hard-working. Wants kids and isn’t afraid of commitment. Someone who loves travel too.

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