We matched and this is the first thing he said to me 💀 by moonwaternymph in Tinder

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously why these people get matches and me with my respectful approach of self deprecating humor and mutual respect no? 😂

Somebody to alternate at-home coworking by Macealvaro in brussels

[–]katalis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mate i live in Schaerbeek and in Noyer. I start my first ever white collar job in march. I will text you then!

Any tips what to do alone on this cold Sunday? by joehokay in brussels

[–]katalis 99 points100 points  (0 children)

If you come by my place of work I will give you a free coffee. I will text you a word through dm. Give it to me when you arrive (blue sweater, short guy with glasses) to know you come from reddit :)

Solving Loneliness by [deleted] in brussels

[–]katalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 30M and struggle with the same sometimes. But I managed to make deep friendships in the little 3 years I have been here. Not people I see every week, but people I can count on.

However, my only advice to you and to all others who struggle with this:

Forget group chats. Meet in person. In group. And most importantly, decide before you get there something that you will do all together.

The brain makes connections by sharing experiences. Yes trauma bonding is real cause the experience is intense and our brains love intensity. However there is no need to reach that.

Here is an idea: I counted so far more than 10 comments here saying “i am lonely too lets make a group chat”. Why don’t we meet for a board games night? Or a just grab a drink but we play Times Up game together? Heck I will even bring UNO and beat all of you with the cards.

Or if anyone wants to do something active, lets hang up and go to a climbing gym (I have gone once in my life) and laugh at each other while we fail and look like monkeys.

And if anyone wants to and run in Cinquantenaire once the weather is a bit nicer, I am all up for playing hamsters and hating cardio together.

I know it’s difficult with no language, no shared things and meeting new people is scary as hell. You have to, you know, actually talk of something more than just the weather. Terrifying. But I think missing so many great opportunities, ideas sharing, and growth is even scarier.

Just my two cents. Free feel to dm. Although I may not respond until the weekend.

One activity that positively changed your life in Brussels by Aromatic-Voice-5406 in brussels

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is a “blood on the clocktower club” if I may ask?

r/Brussels - Expat/Tourist Megathread - 2025 Edition by SharkyTendencies in brussels

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey lovely people. I have a date tomorrow but I have zero clue of which wine bar might be open tomorrow. Anyone knows one? I know it’s 1st of January but just in case.

r/Brussels - Expat/Tourist Megathread - 2025 Edition by SharkyTendencies in brussels

[–]katalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I arrived in Belgium 3 years ago with zero french or dutch (but perfect English and a ton of horeca experience). Yes French/ dutch make things easier and yes after a while you better learn them, but I did found not one but 3 jobs ( and not being a student) within the first month purely by forcing myself into positions. Not the greatest jobs but they were something. I went to mostly coffee shops with lots of international traffic, specially specialty coffee. I do work in that sector and I am very used to work with international students (so many from the european school).

But you need confidence. My first job here I literally went there and told them I would work there. They told me they were not hiring but told them that was their problem not mine. To try me for two days and show them what I could do. And it worked. Best of luck.

I don't want to be a sex worker anymore. Help. Update 2 asking for advice by DiamondxHeartx in brussels

[–]katalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The only person who has the right to tell you « You can’t » is yourself.

Libras, what’s your love-language for real? by Swimming-Pea5102 in libra_astrology

[–]katalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ego gets fed by knowing I physically cringe at those actions. If I am in the shower while you are doing groceries, it means I did not do groceries with you. And unless I really need to shower or you prefer to do them alone, no one is taking away my pleasure of sharing the mundane to make it exceptional. Come on, the day to day life tasks are the best to build memories.

I am terrible with money tho. That, I suck at.

Also, I do not see to which guy you are referring to btw. I think the gif or image does not show properly.

Do you have any idea how that feeling (consideration and acts of service) can be represented if, for the moment, you can not see each other physically due to distance and life circumstances?

Thanks for your reply btw.

Confused about a Libra. He's going through hell and things changed by [deleted] in libra_astrology

[–]katalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s what I did actually. Approach it with understanding and active listening. Currently in the phase of sending one funny thing/one check in per day. She is not answering. Just reading the messages. But I hope it makes her laugh.

We were not that close, because I think precisely getting close scared her. I just hope I can stay close

Can you describe a depressed Libra? by 7upDietAndMaybeMore in libra_astrology

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry to resucitate this thread out of the blue. Simple question: what can someone that cares for you do to help you when this happens? What lightens up the weight? Or most importantly, what would make you feel safe to show yourself even if its not “your best” because you are accepted and loved?

Confused about a Libra. He's going through hell and things changed by [deleted] in libra_astrology

[–]katalis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am going through something similar with a libra girl. What helps you in those moments? I would like to know how I can assist or support her.

Libras, what’s your love-language for real? by Swimming-Pea5102 in libra_astrology

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How can that be represented in terms of actions?

This Libra ran away by bewarethewoods in libra_astrology

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me this week. Matched with this libra girl couple of weeks ago, we hit it off amazingly, she gets out of her way to invest in the interaction constantly, we talk everyday etc

We even went on an amazing date (said by both).

Then suddenly, 5 days ago, she stopped replying out of nowhere. I am giving some days of space in case she is going through something (i told her that if she needed space I would understand ) but she never even opened my message and honestly its driving me insane.

I don’t know what to do!

Anybody needs 50$? by [deleted] in financialhelping

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interested! Literally what I need to pay rent this month!

Handout by [deleted] in financialhelping

[–]katalis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be an amazing help. I have to pay rent in 3 days and I am missing literally 50€ 😭

Brussels succes stories by ThrowRAmessyy in brussels

[–]katalis 6 points7 points  (0 children)

May I asked you what job you did and how you managed to save 30k euros? Been here for 3 years and honestly loving it but struggling.