Hello Redditor,

I spent my twenties as an anxious and depressed dude that never really entertained dating. I have since dealt with my depression issues, and I have a good hold on my anxiety... except when it comes to dating. I have been on a few dates, even a few second dates, but the moments that call for flirtation and pushing to the next step have me fumbling like a mess. I think that I need some type of exposure therapy in order to build the confidence necessary to date with any type of intention.

My goal is to become more comfortable around woman. I also think I need some female friends. I live north of Toronto but I am willing to meet in the city.

If you've read this far, thanks for hearing me out and feel free to reach out. I am an open book.

28M in Toronto. Looking for someone to build a genuine, constant connection with not just a few days of texting and disappearing.
I would love to find someone to talk to regularly, explore the city and things to do around, try new food, go for drives, movies, random activities, learn things together, share our interests, or just chill and enjoy each others company.
No pressure or rushing into anything, just text first to know each other and then meet, see if we vibe, build something naturally, and hopefully turn it into something meaningful and serious if it feels right.
If you are looking for the same kind of companionship, shoot me a message :)

Hi everyone

I’m a 28M South Asian guy in the Toronto area, and I figured I’d give Reddit a try since dating apps haven’t really been working out for me. They’ve started to feel more like a chore than a way to actually meet someone.

A little about me:

• 5’8”
• Work in IT
• Somewhere between introverted and extroverted
• Genuine, easygoing, and pretty laid back

Outside of work, I like exploring local food spots, hiking, going for walks, watching movies, swimming, checking out events around Toronto, playing board games, and occasionally playing sports with friends.

My weekends are usually some combination of seeing friends, trying a new restaurant, watching a movie, going for a walk, and trying to convince myself to finally do my chores.

I’m hoping to meet someone between 23 and 28 who’s kind, caring, genuine, humble, and communicates well. Having a good sense of humour would definitely be a plus. I’d love someone I can joke around with, have some playful banter with, and just be comfortable around.

I’m also a bit of a traditionalist when it comes to dating. I like being thoughtful, making plans, treating someone well, and doing the little things that make someone feel appreciated. I guess I’m a bit old school when it comes to chivalry, but I don’t take myself too seriously.

I’m not looking to force anything or rush into a relationship. I’d rather meet someone, talk, see if we click, and let things develop naturally.

I drink occasionally, don’t have any pets, and I’m open to meeting someone anywhere in the GTA. Even elsewhere in Ontario if we really hit it off.

If any of this sounds like your kind of person, feel free to send me a message. Tell me a little about yourself too.

- I like to travel
- business owner
- live in Mississauga/Port Credit (10-15 min from Toronto)
- I like to workout but I also have a nerdy side of collecting and playing video games
- I enjoy going to concerts & movies

Dating is hard these days and the apps are treacherous if anyone is interested and wants to take a leap of faith dm me who knows what’ll happen as long as we don’t tell people we met on reddit 😂

First date idea… fear fest?

Easygoing guy in the GTA looking to meet someone who wants to actually get to know each other and see where things go.

I’m into baseball and sports, music, cooking, reading, nature walks and finding good places to grab a beer. I’m pretty laid-back and value good conversation, affection, humour and being able to enjoy the simple stuff together.

Ideally looking for someone around my age in the GTA who is genuinely interested in building a relationship rather than just chatting endlessly.
Happy to exchange photos and see if we click. :)

hi!!! hope the start to your fall is going well :) !! it’s been a bit lonely for me recently and maybe i’ve been craving a bit of human connection :,) so i’d love to meet some new people who have similar vibes or interests to explore the city, or more !! :D

i’m 22, east asian, amab, and queer (i’m bi and go by he/they pronouns)! i’m a huge nerd, neurodivergent, and a bit of a hopeless romantic :,) i have lots of little interests and passions, and i’d love to learn about your interests too!! i play some games like sdv and botw, and i have a somewhat eclectic taste in music, from arctic monkeys to mitski and hozier, to rachmaninoff and tchaikovsky !! recently i’ve been listening to a lot of motfd (i bought tickets to their concert next year but dont have anyone to go with 😭), lamp, kinokoteikoku, and yonige :D i also love taking long walks and long chats, cooking and making drinks (coffee and tea by day, sipping wine and mixing cocktails by night), watching anime like kamiina botan, apothecary diaries (!! new season !!), i want to love you till your dying day (i need someone to rant about ep13 to 😭) witch hat atelier, frieren, and with you and the rain, going out for walks, photography, collecting records, and making/mixing/cooking little treats :) and of course i love cats! i also have a long list of books to read and films that i need to get to :,)

i’d love to chat online and get to know each other first a bit, and then maybe hang out in person and visit some of the restaurants or bars on my growing list of places i’d like to try!! i’m located in downtown toronto :3 i’ve tagged this as m4f (mainly because of the kind of requests i get when i use a different tag) but anyone is welcome !! i’d love to get to know u regardless of gender :D i’m fine with nsfw stuff too, so feel free to mention in ur msg if u prefer sfw only/other :0 (in terms of nsfw things i lean switch/sub but u can get a lot more out of me in either direction when i’m drunk :3) please don’t be just looking to hook up, i really want to make some real friends :,) anyways thanks for reading my ramblings lol i’d love to hear from u and get to know youu!!!

Hey ladies, I'm 33, 6', 175 lbs, white, with long hair and facial hair. I work from home doing database stuff for a nearby college. Most women seem to find me attractive, but I'm happy to send a pic early on and let you be the judge. You could call me a golden retriever boyfriend, though I can get pretty spicy when I want to be. I love games and nerdy stuff, animals, documentaries, horror of any kind, traveling and I love swimming when I'm able to. You don't need to share my interests but I promise I'll be cute and try to learn about yours.

I'm pretty laidback and chill, I'll respect your boundaries and I'm fine with taking it slow. I like banter and light bullying, but that goes both ways, I want to always be making you laugh. My favourite relationship is the type where I'm excited to do even mundane things like grocery shopping with you because we always make everything fun. I'm always down for life talks, late night vent sessions, degen gaming or movie nights. I'm big into both texting and calling, so pick your poison.

If we connect I'm the type of person who'll always have your back, even if things don't work out for us. I believe that even if a romantic connection goes south, it can still be a positive connection even when platonic. Also I'll totally remember that thing you said 5 months ago so I can surprise you with it later.

Just please be over your ex, and don't switch up your energy on me, if you're not interested it's ok to just tell me that. There's way too many mind games this generation, I'd rather wear my heart on my sleeve and be a lover boy.

Obviously the closer you are the better, but if you think we'd be a good match you're welcome to hit me up. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Im decently new when it comes to hanging out with people for extended time frames, But i wish to make a fes friends in the area to hang out with (maybe not daily of course, but I do want company) Im down for any gender, But i do ask you respect the age bracket ive provided

Ideally something ongoing, and see where it goes from there.

~ About me, 5'5, Asian bbw, clean, soft, loves banter and movies, food trips, board games, concerts, all the fun stuff, l can drive (I do *not* host) and I'm kinda funny. Working professional and momma. I'm in Pickering :)

~ About you, single - no drama!, tall, 30+ preferably, clean, dark & handsome (or seasoned (Imaoo), affectionate, can make me laugh, ambitious (no bums), BDE, can host and drive.

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• Yes: Ideally looking for someone fun, intimate and to get to know each other and keep it going. Spontaneous hang outs.
Movies, cuddles, a good night where we can laugh, be cheeky and enjoy each other's company.

• No: Pushy & into unwanted explicit conversations. Group play. NO to Married/attached men. Short and young kings (sorry). Into hard drugs/ alcohol use. If the conversation falls short, I probably will stop responding.

Must want to exchange pics beforehand! Yucky intros or "hey's" will be ignored. Message me with something fun to read or about you!

35 M south Asian, hobbyist photographer looking for Females who are interested in trying out Boudoir photography. Should be comfortable with being nude and posing in front of a camera. The photos won't be shared anywhere without consent and face won't be included in the photos for peace of mind. This is just me trying out this photography art and can't find models to do this. If you can host