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Hi, I am in Sweden from last 8 months and tried so many dating apps but it looks sweden people don't like to be friend with strangers even no one bother to reply massages. They just talk one or two msgs than disappear I dont know why. My problem is I am very open and say clear whatever I have in my mind.

Looking for local lady friends.

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25 minutes ago, Rocky6546 said:

Hi, I am in Sweden from last 8 months and tried so many dating apps. Looking for local lady friends.

If you are on free  swiping hookup apps keep in mind they're up to 78% male and rife with escorts and scammers. So lack of replies is common.

Why not join some groups and clubs, volunteer, get involved in sports and fitness, take some classes and courses. Broaden your social horizons so you can make friends and talk to women you see regularly. 

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Yeah unfortunately what you described is pretty much the experience most people have on dating sites. Generally on dating sites only about 10% of the people get much attention as all the legit members are trying to talk to that same 10%.

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I had no idea the percentage was so skewed male vs female. I had problems with it as the majority of males were too young-minded/youthful, just not mature enough so it was tough even as a woman with 78% of them male.

OP, it’s great you’re so outgoing but also keep in mind it takes a lot of people some working up/getting to know you before they’re blurting whatever comes to mind with little to no filter. I maybe do that with 2 people I know and no one else. Are you also reading profiles carefully and being mindful of not bombarding anyone with multiple messages(being patient for a reply).

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1 hour ago, Rocky6546 said:

 My problem is I am very open and say clear whatever I have in my mind.

Given that we all have opinions both positive and negative, having no filter can definitely drive people away.  Before you speak, ask yourself "Is what I'm about to say kind?  Is it helpful?".   

There's a woman in my family who says "I'm nearly 70 now, so I just say what I think".  She gave an unsolicited nasty opinion of some craft I was doing and I was so pissed that it took me weeks to even consider talking to her again.  And next time she does it (and she will), she will hear EXACTLY what's on my mind.

In general conversation, make the decision to only say what's on your mind if it is a positive thing.

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Dating apps are for dating, not making friends.

Try meetups groups or apps specifically made to make friends.

Each time l came across a man on a dating app telling me he's looking for a friend l rolled my eyes.

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7 minutes ago, Gaeta said:

Dating apps are for dating, not making friends.

Try meetups groups or apps specifically made to make friends.

Each time l came across a man on a dating app telling me he's looking for a friend l rolled my eyes.

Indeed. 

Try meet up groups.  If you've got any interests, try a group for that hobby

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21 hours ago, Gaeta said:

Dating apps are for dating, not making friends.

Try meetups groups or apps specifically made to make friends.

Each time l came across a man on a dating app telling me he's looking for a friend l rolled my eyes.

 

21 hours ago, glows said:

I had no idea the percentage was so skewed male vs female. I had problems with it as the majority of males were too young-minded/youthful, just not mature enough so it was tough even as a woman with 78% of them male.

OP, it’s great you’re so outgoing but also keep in mind it takes a lot of people some working up/getting to know you before they’re blurting whatever comes to mind with little to no filter. I maybe do that with 2 people I know and no one else. Are you also reading profiles carefully and being mindful of not bombarding anyone with multiple messages(being patient for a reply).

May I know what kind of group you are referring to join here .?? 

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22 hours ago, Wiseman2 said:

If you are on free  swiping hookup apps keep in mind they're up to 78% male and rife with escorts and scammers. So lack of replies is common.

Why not join some groups and clubs, volunteer, get involved in sports and fitness, take some classes and courses. Broaden your social horizons so you can make friends and talk to women you see regularly. 

Could you please suggest what groups I should join ?

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15 minutes ago, Rocky6546 said:

Could you please suggest what groups I should join ?

What are you interested in?  Start there.  

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10 minutes ago, stillafool said:

What are you interested in?  Start there.  

Travelling, hangouts, forest and nature walk

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But where to join these groups

 

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On 9/7/2023 at 4:54 PM, Rocky6546 said:

. My problem is I am very open and say clear whatever I have in my mind.Looking for local lady friends.

What do you mean by "I am very open and say clear whatever I have in my mind"? What types of apps are you using and what are you messaging? Are you looking for dating or FWB or hookups or friends? Please look online in your town or area for groups, clubs, classes and courses you could sign up for to make friends and meet people. 

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On 9/7/2023 at 3:54 PM, Rocky6546 said:

Hi, I am in Sweden from last 8 months and tried so many dating apps but it looks sweden people don't like to be friend with strangers.

Looking for local lady friends.

Women don’t go on dating sites looking for “friends.” They go on dating sites looking to find someone to potentially date. 

If you are looking to make new friends, I would suggest that you join a group that does something you find interesting. It’s much easier to find likeminded people who want to be friends in an activity group than a dating site. 

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Have you tried local FB groups with things that interest you?

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On 9/7/2023 at 4:54 PM, Rocky6546 said:

 My problem is I am very open and say clear whatever I have in my mind.

Looking for local lady friends.

Stop that.  Learn diplomacy & tact.  No new person wants whatever is on your mind. 

Saying you are "open" & "clear" tends to be a euphemism for judgmental, opinionated & nasty.   That level of candor between acquaintances tends to be off-putting.  Stop it.  

Most on line places are about looking for romance not friends.  You may be fishing in the wrong pond 

 

On 9/8/2023 at 3:24 PM, Rocky6546 said:

Could you please suggest what groups I should join ?

Get off line & find groups that meet in real life.  You enjoy travel hiking.  Join a hiking group.   Try an internet search that says hiking groups near me.  I don't know if MeetUp works by you but try that.   You need actual events not virtual BS 

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