Oh, I’m not recommending meeting people at a bar, honestly. I’ve had great luck with it as a trans woman in Seattle, but that’s because every Tuesday is doll’s night, where the bars I go to are flooded with trans women, and I love that. It’s likely much better to meet people through shared hobbies, through friends, etc. All I recommend specifically against is using dating apps. It’s much better to meet people organically and not give into the algorithms designed to keep you coming back.
Also to add, apps typically only match you with someone who just isn’t a fit (same reason: to keep you have come back).
On top of that, dick pics. And if you’re using the app, mildly disagree with something small and gauge their reaction.
Don’t agree to meet at a home; but in public, at say, a cafe.
I don’t entirely agree with the bar thingy - mainly because they’re so loud and that’s not suitable for everyone. But compared to an app, I guess…
Oh, I’m not recommending meeting people at a bar, honestly. I’ve had great luck with it as a trans woman in Seattle, but that’s because every Tuesday is doll’s night, where the bars I go to are flooded with trans women, and I love that. It’s likely much better to meet people through shared hobbies, through friends, etc. All I recommend specifically against is using dating apps. It’s much better to meet people organically and not give into the algorithms designed to keep you coming back.