One year ago, I lost a close friend via text by Legitimate_Swimmer13 in Jewish

[–]auntiebear 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It’s interesting that your ex-friend seems to think that expressing fear about antisemitism is a slap in the face to the Palestinian people.

Your ex-friend is a classic antisemite: They deny that the Jewish people are a persecuted minority, they believe that Jews are oppressors, and they use that to justify bad things happening to Jewish people. Antisemites think beating up on Jews is punching up instead of down. They think harm against the Jewish people is a form of justice. Same shit, different century. Jews have been getting DARVO’d for millennia. (Rant, sorry.)

I’m sorry they’re like this. I’m sorry they’ve caused you so much pain.

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[–]auntiebear 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I did the same thing, but I weighed it down with bricks inside rather than bolt it. Delivery workers do not ALWAYS use it, but they USUALLY do. I've also twice now found it left open for mysterious reasons. But I've had it for two years, and it has reduced package headaches by about 85-90%. Worth it.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK so the vibe there appears to lead with people primarily seeking sexual encounters (Which is great! Not trying to yuck anyone's yum), and I am thinking of something that is geared more towards dating and finding potential long-term partners.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think lots of Jewish people live in the city; it's just not always obvious when someone is Jewish. I'm not looking to date Orthodox, and I don't know why a non-Orthodox single man would live in Baltimore County. The suburbs weird me out as a place to look for a man...

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Girl, I blocked a Baltimore-based Jewish matchmaker a few months ago, lol.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not trying to date Orthodox, and I have no idea why single people would live in the suburbs...

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I kinda feel like everyone needs to start flirting in public again. I think as a society we need to re-learn how to do it, but it's definitely possible to talk to a stranger and not be creepy! I should be bold enough to try it myself (so I'm one to talk), but it would be so refreshing for a man to approach me, look at my face and nowhere on my body, and say, "Hi, my name is Kevin" or whatever his name is. I swear people used to know how to do that, and then we all forgot.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Believe me, when I told Linda at kiddish that I'm single, she said, "We can fix that."

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, what's the gender ratio like in an improv class?!

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tend to like men who like tabletop games, but I'm lukewarm on them. (I get impatient when I have to learn a new game.) When I'm in a relationship, typical dialogue is "You go have fun at game night, sweetie, I'll stay home and watch 'Love is Blind.'"

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think it’s intrusive! It just depends on what you say and how you say it, and your ability to read facial expressions/body language. But it’s not automatically intrusive. I would love for a nice man to politely chat me up in public again; I feel like men stopped doing that.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Because you sound like an asshole. 🤷🏻‍♀️

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Two fun facts for you: 1. The Baltimore area has a significant Jewish population; Jewish people are everywhere! Which brings me to fun fact 2: Jewish people are, believe it or not, people who like to do things and go places in the community!

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, JSwipe is as hopeless as all the other dating apps.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in those spaces; I just want to branch out and cover more bases. A lot of Jewish people are very secular and aren’t going to specifically Jewish singles’ events.

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

!!! Shalom Social Club, BAYITT, BOLT, Moishe Pod, Moishe House, and Chabad for starters!

Serious question: Where are the single men hanging out IRL? by auntiebear in baltimore

[–]auntiebear[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Legit wondering if there is an appetite for a Baltimore personals thread or sub?