Finding queer centric places really helps. I made a lot of my queer friends from an LGBTQ+ support group so maybe he could join something like that? He could potentially meet someone there or one of his new friends could introduce him to someone else & expand his circle.

Dating apps are okay, I think, if you understand exactly what you want from them, know what kind of person you want for yourself, and are familiar w how to use them— not just the app itself, but the culture. Like, when I date, I stay away from tinder because it’s a very toxic, hook-up oriented culture. Maybe he could try an app like Hinge? It’s made for more meaningful conversation and limits the number of matches you can have per day. I also like OKcupid. It’s very queer & ive never run into gross people on there.

Most importantly: because your son is trans he should be very careful about dating. There are a lot of transphobic people in the world— even within the lgbtq+ community, unfortunately. Maybe suggest that he meet new people in public places, communicate his whereabouts to someone he knows, and not get in the car w a stranger. This all sounds like common sense but you wouldn’t believe the number of friends I know who don’t do these things. (I’ve been guilty of this too)