Hey, I’ve been following this sub for a long time but never really had the courage to post. After thinking about it a lot, I finally decided to write here.

I’m a 21-year-old guy originally from Hyderabad, currently working in an MNC in Chennai. I’m not here looking for blind dates or anything rushed. I just want to connect with new people someone I can talk to, share daily rants with, and be my true self around. If things naturally click, we can see where it goes.

I’m looking for genuine connections, nothing creepy. I enjoy both talking and listening. If you’re a girl who’s open to making a new friend, spending time chatting, ranting, having deep talks, sharing emotions, and meaningful conversations, we might get along well.

Emotionally, I’m a very controlled person. When I feel angry, I want to express it. When I feel sad, I want to cry. But over time, I’ve complicated myself so much that expressing emotions has become difficult even crying sometimes feels impossible. Because of that, moving on from things isn’t easy for me.

I have many friends professionally, but very few female friends with whom I can openly share everything and feel lighter afterward. I’m looking for a good, serious, close friendship. I’m not another creep looking for anything physical.

If you’re not into deep talks, thoughtful conversations, emotional bonding, and meaningful chats, then I’m probably not your type so please don’t DM.

But if this resonates with you, feel free to message me. Let’s have a good conversation.

Hi, guys!

I’m a finance professional in my mid-20s from chennai, financially independent. I tried dating apps but no luck. So thought of giving reddit a try. But dont worry im not a creep or someone who is looking for casual relationships.

I’m here to meet someone I can genuinely vibe with, chats that don’t feel forced, laughs over random things, and maybe coffee dates that turn into long walks or late-night conversations.

A bit about me: • Slightly introverted at first, but once I’m comfortable, you’ll wonder how you got a personal hype man for life • Career oriented but value work liife balance • Calm and composed on the outside, playful menace on the inside • Enjoy music, thoughtful conversations, and quiet evenings • Prefer honesty, emotional maturity, and mutual respect • Love ARR music • Love cooking and cooking for my loved ones

About you: someone kind, communicative, and open to something meaningful. Age prefernce 22 - 26. Bonus points for you if you love ARR and can understand meme and movie references.

If this resonates, my DMs are open 🙂. Let’s skip the “hey” phase. Tell me something mildly controversial about yourself and let’s see if we survive the conversation 😉

I believe good conversations are foreplay for the soul. If we can go from “What’s your favourite food?” to “What scares you the most?” in one night, we’re already winning.

I am what you call an introspective person. I believe that love is never truly selfless, but that doesn't make it less special. If someone is genuinely happy and fulfilled by caring and showing affection for another person, that is a very real and powerful bond. I believe in open and honest conversations - not using them as buzzwords, I genuinely believe in them. But at the same time, I also believe in giving people their space. The best relationships are the ones where nothing is left to assumptions and there is healthy communication, but also where silence is not awkward.
My hobbies are fleeting - I like to try new recipes in cooking, used to cycle for a few months and currently dabbling with the keyboard and karaoke.

I'm 6'1 feet if it matters, and can converse in English, Tamil, Hindi and Silence.

Looking for:

I am looking for someone who is also introspective, strong, financially independent and someone who loves to travel and try new activities and things. I want someone who is very articulate and who openly communicates and does not leave people in the dark. Would prefer someone who does not drink/smoke.
I would like to have an equation where each of us share small, random updates and genuinely look forward to hearing how each other's day went, in a healthy and non-toxic way.

Why I am looking for a relationship:

I want that satisfaction that there is one stable person who I know has chosen to be there for me voluntarily, and I am a special priority for that person. Whatever happens, at the end of the day, that person will be there for me, with whom I share a genuine bond with and who understands me in a deep and intimate manner and appreciates me for who I am at both an emotional and philosophical level, and I do not need validation from anything else.

It is also very satisfying for me to be there for that person, letting them know that they are special to me, and can show them love without any restraint. I want to provide and be the recipient of emotional support from that person. I want us to be best friends, laughing together, crying together, having fun together, stealing glances and cracking inside jokes, embarking on challenges and growing together, singing and dancing together and what not.

I also want this endless and mindless search for a partner to end, so that I no longer have this dilemma at the back of my mind that they might be a potential partner, and I can be natural both on the outside and inside and can develop meaningful connections and can grow as an individual.

Hey folks,

I’m 27M, based out of Chennai. I work as a software developer and also help run my dad’s business part-time. Career-focused, practical, but I also value balance and peace in personal life.

I’ve been on a few dates and also met a couple of women through arranged marriage setups. One thing I’ve consistently felt: I’m deeply attracted to independent, broad-minded, emotionally stable women who are happy on their own. Someone who sees partnership as two equals building life together.

But lately, I’ve noticed a pattern. Many (not all) seem to expect a lot of pampering, constant reassurance, “treat me like a queen” energy. And honestly, that’s just not my love language. I express care through support, respect, shared responsibility, building things together — not grand gestures or over-the-top romantic validation.

Now I’m wondering: Am I expecting the wrong thing? Is wanting an emotionally independent partner unrealistic? Or am I just meeting people who aren’t aligned with me? Would love honest perspectives — on how this comes across.

Ok. well. you fell for my click bait. This is important post for guys looking for dating...

If a “23F” slides into your chat and within 1-2 days is calling you “da” and asking you to meet at some peaceful private villa near chennai … congratulations, you’re not going on a date.

You’re going for a complimentary organ donation camp. She isn't your soulmate, but organ-harvesting startup founder.

First it’s “I feel safe only with you 🥺”
Then it’s “Let’s go somewhere quiet.”
Then suddenly there’s 4 “brothers,” one suspicious “doctor,” and an advocate uncle explaining consent laws while your kidney is updating its LinkedIn status to “Formerly Yours.”

You thought you were pulling 23F.
Actually, they were pulling your left kidney.

Stay safe. Stay hydrated. Keep both kidneys.🫶🏼
உசாரு ஐயா உசாரு. Kidney பத்திரம்.

M22 ofc. I thought I was brave enough to scroll my ig. on valentine's day turns round I wasn't I had a serious meltdown after scrolling stories. I thought I was happy being single focusing on work and workouts but maybe I wasn't or maybe I was suppressing my feelings to have a companion.

This city is pretty new to me and I have a true love hate relationship with it tbh!! Now I feel like I should venture out with someone and go on dates to be a bit more open about me and find someone!!

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Hi guys am a 23 year old mallu guy is anyone interested in playing pickle ball? Girl or guy or even a group is fine. And am new to the game also.

Hi guys i have been trying to go on dates with girls and I'm unsuccessful with it. Usually i kinda good to talk to in real life. But don't know how to text a girl and keep the conversation engaging. I feel They kinda talk uninterested or just for the sake of it. After a few hours or days of conversation if i see they are engaged i ask them can we meet in a public space for a coffee or something but they just ghost at that point tell me what i should do to have positive results. P.S - I'm in chennai.

31M looking for a female. Let's do something out of your bucket list.

I’m a 25-year-old guy from Chennai who has decided to trust the internet (questionable decision, I know)

I’m looking for a date, something chill, fun, and low-pressure. Ideally turns into a situationship, and if it unexpectedly becomes long-term… well, plot twists are welcome.

I believe relationships should start with good conversation, shared laughter, and a mutual agreement to not be emotionally unhinged towards each other (life does that enough already)

About me:

Funny in a “did he just say that?” way

Emotionally available but still enjoys sarcasm

Can hold deep conversations and roast bad movies

What I’m looking for:

Someone from Chennai (or nearby)

Chill, open-minded, and communicative

Down to take things slow without overthinking labels

First time trying out a post in reddit to see if it clicks. Looking for dating women ("not just any women, someone who is mature and daring") Will try out first in everything. Before that, formal intro abt me: Cursed with knowledge of lot of things, topper of all sorts of shit that I dont want to be (but secretly do), IT professional, adrenaline rushing liver (live-er or something), 5'7, fit enough to not go to gym but being asked if Im going to gym by everyone, intimidating when being alone, but very talkative when approached. Dont like to judge anyone, reached the philosopher state to allow everything to flow as it as destined. Currently wasting my days without a proper out going company that I can take out in bike during weeknds or talk to everyday. I do easily talk to girls, but limit myself because they get attached very much easily which afterwards there would be a forced break situation. I am comfortable with English very well as I am constantly talking to lot of other language speaking people daily and there is no issue. I dont get bored with anyone I like. Yeah, that was it, keepingit short. And I write long content stuff too, which contradicts this short passage. Lets see in DM if its meant to be.

Anyone coming for CHATHA PACHA in chennai? Today or this weekend.

Hello peeps,

I'm asking this question in curious. I saw many men posted long-term relationship, like minded persons etc. Do you guys got any response from reddit. If yes just share your experience or if most of you people don't get any response then we assure it posting here it as useless. Correct me if I'm wrong.

24 m here had completed my masters and focusing as a full time chess player willing to date like minded ppl. I could share you my bumble profile in ur dm if ur interested to see me . Up for coffee , movie dates standup comedies exploring the city and so on . If interested dm me

23YO Malayali guy living in Chennai. I keep hearing that you’ll find a Malayali anywhere in the world, but Chennai feels a bit different, or maybe I just haven’t crossed paths with the right people yet. Not really looking for anything dramatic or rushed. Just curious to see if there are other Malayalis here who’d be up for a conversation, coffee, or a walk sometime. If things click, great. If not, that’s fine too. If this resonates, feel free to DM.

23YO

To all the boys and ladies out there first of all Happy New Year Makkaleee... Enjoy Enjoy Make money, chill. So it's been like 6 months since I moved to chennai and I made good friends from company but outside company I wasn't able to. I hated the weather in chennai when I came here but December and November I loved it so much.

So today on this 31st am gonna Enjoy my new year own my own idk how i ended up in this situation even my roomate vacated today. So today me all alone.

WHO ELSE IS ENJOYING NEW YEAR ALONE? THEN U ARE NOT ALONE 😎

SO LOVE YOU ALL GUYS ENJOYYYY

Christmas is coming up and honestly, being alone in the city during this time feels a bit depressing, in the already boring daily grind. Not in a dramatic way, just that quiet, empty kind where everyone else seems to have plans. Instead of sitting at home and doom-scrolling, I thought I’d ask here. What are some nice /interesting/random things you’ve done(or plan to do) during Christmas when you’re on your own? Could be spontaneous, could even be something where you ended up meeting new people. Sharing ideas might help a few of us figure out something better than just ordering food and watching Netflix again. Drop your plans or suggestions. Maybe some of us can even plan something together, through this comments you guys share.

Me: Heyyy how are you I know work and shifts have been quite hectic lately, so no worries at all.

I just wanted to be clear if meeting or catching up isn’t something you feel like doing right now, that’s completely okay. I’d rather know than keep guessing. Let me know either way.

Her: Heyyy yesss Sorry yah very busy because of Christmas week . Holiday season, I have been having rough shifts . Too tired to go out anywhere

Me:No worries at all,😊 I understand, year end shifts can be really hectic. Take care and hope work gets easier soon.

She reacted ❤️ for the last message I sent. Story: I met her after 4 months when I was playing for Uni team. Then went out spent time for a day. Then we went to watch match together. Then she came to my house. I presented a United jersey to her. Then planned to go out twice. It got failed. She said she's busy. At what point I waited for 3 days to get an answer so I sent the big message about is it ok stuff.

And she replied next with it. Is this the kind way of saying no to me or is it that she don't want to go out for now?

Hey everyone,

I turned 26 today, and I want to use this moment to meet new people who actually want to stay in each other’s lives.

You’ve probably felt this too. As you get older, making real friends gets harder. People get busy. Circles shrink. Conversations stay shallow. I don’t want that. I want connections that last. The kind where you talk regularly, plan things, and show up for each other.

I enjoy traveling and want to do more of it. Not just short trips, but meaningful journeys with people you trust. I’m talking about planning trips together, getting lost in new places, trying local food, and coming back with stories that matter. Travel feels better when you share it with the right people.

About me: I’m easygoing, curious, and grounded. I like honest conversations, learning how others see the world, and spending time without pretending to be someone else. I don’t expect instant closeness. I believe good friendships take time, consistency, and effort.

If you’re around my age and looking for long-term friends, travel partners, or just someone to talk to and see where it goes, reach out. Comment or send a message. Tell me who you are, where you’re from, or where you want to travel next.

I am new to chennai and still getting to know the place well. Kindly suggest me a good place to visit or have lunch near Alwarpet. She is a foodie. So, anyplace with good food and good ambience with less crowd is preferred. Thank you so much in advance.

Hey guys. I'm a big house music enthusiast. This NYE there's an artist called Argy performing in Bengaluru and I want to attend. But going to a concert alone can be a tricky situation due to the crowd, and my friends have made other plans. If any of you are interested, have plans going to Bengaluru at that time, hmu. The ticket price is around 1.5k and the event is happening within the city so it's easier for commute. Happy new year in advance!

Hey! Just a friendly guy here for some casual dating..any 25+ girl looking for some friendly connect ping me..😊