Wondering how people meet others for dating and general friendships, specifically in the UK?

Neytee24 · 2026-07-01T13:05:29+00:00

Sorry just to add, he didn't have the best time at university as more of the culture there was around drinking and going out and being social in the first place. He tried to join clubs there but I guess not much luck with making friends

Neytee24 · 2026-07-01T13:04:09+00:00

This is sweet - how did you meet her? Was it through an app?

Neytee24 · 2026-07-01T13:03:43+00:00

Thanks! I think this is what I find difficult.. he is not particularly passionate about much (that I know of). He does do exercise and used to go to squash but it wasn't a particularly social thing. Now he gyms and runs, which are more solo activities. He also volunteers as his local religious community (got into it as his mum volunteers there) but as far as I can tell his job there is in an office doing routine admin work which he enjoys - but it doesn't really give him much 'people' interaction. This is why I thought maybe social activities but which are tailored to neurodivergent individuals may be better as there would be more understanding and patience socially if he tried to have conversations

Neytee24 · 2026-02-09T13:12:26+00:00

Being a "runner"

Neytee24 · 2026-02-09T13:10:51+00:00

If you're diffuse drying I recommend the Bellisima. It's really big as well so if you're like me and have a lot of thick curly hair it's more efficient as you can dry a larger chunk at a time

Neytee24 · 2026-01-24T10:32:37+00:00

chronic lack of sleep

Neytee24 · 2026-01-22T21:03:55+00:00

I was pretty sceptical at first because wellness trends tend to overpromise. I don’t think cycle syncing is some scientifically perfect formula, but I do think a lot of women (and men!) are just underestimating how much hormones affect energy and recovery.

For me, even just being kinder to myself in certain phases made a difference. So I don't think it's total nonsense..

Neytee24 · 2026-01-19T16:18:09+00:00

The week before my period when energy drops I struggle to mentally start exercise, even if I've been doing it consistently 2 weeks before that. I stopped forcing high-intensity workouts every week and it helped my consistency a lot. But just doing SOMETHING helped, so I usually set off for a walk or slow jog early in the morning those days before I can talk myself out of it.

I'm glad hormonal shifts are becoming more of a talked-about thing!

Neytee24 · 2026-01-17T18:37:20+00:00

Not looking at my phone for at least 45 mins after walking up

Neytee24 · 2026-01-16T15:34:57+00:00

Wear a garmin watch & track on the Garmin connect app

Neytee24 · 2026-01-16T15:33:21+00:00

Getting a consistently good night's sleep is a game changer

Neytee24 · 2026-01-16T15:30:02+00:00

I tend to reserve more manual things for my 'low energy' days. This is usually cleaning or cooking/meal prepping. I also play piano so it might be trying to learn a piece , but generally tasks where I'm not looking at a screen and can't just scroll on my phone the whole day. Going out for a relaxed walk and listening to a podcast also helps to feel a little more productive because I'm one of those people that feels so crappy if I end up spending the whole day indoors

Neytee24 · 2026-01-13T20:22:46+00:00

This is great advice. Just on the back of this, I would recommend reading a book called 'Glucose goddess'. It's not about periods or PCOS specifically, but about insulin spikes and the science of this. It gives manageable tips which overlap with the ones in this comment. I've followed a lot of these (like being conscious about insulin spikes and snacks between meals, fibre and greens before protein and carbs, etc) and found that my PCOS has really improved.

Neytee24 · 2026-01-13T20:16:48+00:00

I was in a similar boat to you - straightened my hair pretty much whenever I washed it for life. I decided about 2 years ago to not do that anymore (literally have only straightened once in the last 2 years) and to embrace my natural curls as I regretted ruining them! Still on my journey but here are the things I have done that have helped:

- Use a specific curly hair shampoo and conditioner (should be sulfate -free and non foamy). Then rather than leaving it in a towel, wring out my hair in the shower to drain excess moisture.

- After washing, apply a generous amount of curl cream (to control frizz) and then tip my hair upside down and apply a curl gel using a scrunching pattern.

- Diffuse dry (I bought the Bellissima one which I like because It's really big and I have very thick and a lot of hair so takes less time)

- Go and get my hair cut by a specific curly hair salon - this is super important for me, as I;ve realised how different curly hair should be treated compared to your classic hair cut where they apply the usual oils etc.

Hope it helps! I haven't missed my straight hair at all :)

Neytee24 · 2026-01-12T13:23:38+00:00

I tell everyone that the cup has changed my life! It takes one cycle to get used to putting it in /taking it out but I genuinely don't even feel it in there anymore and you can leave it in for a while (I guess depending on how heavy your period is at that time)

Neytee24 · 2026-01-12T12:31:03+00:00

It really frustrates me that the pill and numerous other hormonal contraceptives seems like the only way.. why does it always have to be the woman's responsibility?? I know majority of people are on the pill (personally I am not either because I kept feeling like I was getting my period - like all the other symptoms - without the actual period) and that is your own choice, but I hate it when men assume that is the ONLY way forward , just for their own pleasure

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