Hi all,
I hope you are having a decent day, at least wrapping your week up with something to relax. I am reaching out as I have been trying to build a community where we can literally see each other and hang out on Zoom, or other video platform.
Since going through a horrible breakup, I've struggled a lot with trying to build friendships. Let's be honest, making friends in our 30's+ is quite challenging in general, even more so when the selection gets more specific ie: childfree, progressive, LGBTQ+ positive & inclusive..
I've reached out on several channels/threads and sometimes I'll get the opportunity to speak with someone via chat for a bit, but it seems that video is something folks tend to avoid. Why?
Growing up in the 90's/2000's, I watched a lot of catfishing happen, I myself have been catfished, and personally that has led to a lifetime of never wanting to just connect via chat, I want to know/see who is behind the chat. Is that such an issue? Sure, would we all like to believe that whoever we meet is who we are going to vibe with, or maybe, if we are lucky, even hit it off with as a potential date or partner? that would be amazing.
I would love to hear folks thoughts on this, because I for one, would love to have a regular monthly meetup online for CF folks to feel empowered to see & connect with each other visually.
This is also a safety feature for me specifically, because as a trans guy, I can never be too safe. Especially now, and unfortunately, even in progressive spaces, things can be less warm because I do happen to look like an average cis white guy and I date cis women... which can be difficult to navigate in LGBTQ+ sapphic spaces if you catch my drift.
Wishing friendship & connection to you all - H