u/Delicious-Pride-5065

Hey everyone,

I’m stepping into a bit of unfamiliar territory here and could really use some advice or potentially a kind soul willing to help out with a referral. Long story short, I’ve never been big on social media. I actually deleted my old Instagram account awhile back to get away from family judgment (coming from a family of overachievers who think marketing jobs can be handled by monkeys and prefer face-to-face communication, which is a whole other story). Now, I’m studying for my physical therapist assistant licensure exam and trying to pivot, but I recently decided I want to give Raya a try.
Because of that, I had to start a brand new Instagram from scratch with zero followers. Right now, my profile picture is just me in a cozy bathrobe, bare faced with a relaxed look, keeping it very raw and authentic. However, I know Raya relies heavily on social proof, curation, and the committee/algorithm process. (Fun fact: my real life social circle actually includes people from shows like *Survivor* and *Love Island*, but since I'm trying to keep a low key digital footprint, my own grid is totally bare right now!)

I would **greatly appreciate it** if anyone with an active Raya account would be open to helping me out with a referral, or even just dropping some honest feedback on whether my blank slate Instagram stands a chance, or how I should optimize it before submitting my application.
Thanks so much for reading and for any guidance you can offer!

Hey everyone,

I’m stepping into a bit of unfamiliar territory here and could really use some advice or potentially a kind soul willing to help out with a referral. Long story short, I’ve never been big on social media. I actually deleted my old Instagram account awhile back to get away from family judgment (coming from a family of overachievers who think marketing jobs can be handled by monkeys and prefer face-to-face communication, which is a whole other story). Now, I’m studying for my physical therapist assistant licensure exam and trying to pivot, but I recently decided I want to give Raya a try.
Because of that, I had to start a brand new Instagram from scratch with zero followers. Right now, my profile picture is just me in a cozy bathrobe, bare faced with a relaxed look, keeping it very raw and authentic. However, I know Raya relies heavily on social proof, curation, and the committee/algorithm process. (Fun fact: my real life social circle actually includes people from shows like Survivor and Love Island, but since I'm trying to keep a low key digital footprint, my own grid is totally bare right now!)

I would greatly appreciate it if anyone with an active Raya account would be open to helping me out with a referral, or even just dropping some honest feedback on whether my blank slate Instagram stands a chance, or how I should optimize it before submitting my application.
Thanks so much for reading and for any guidance you can offer!

I always knew I was words of affirmation but because my mom was acts of service, I thought I was too until I realized I wasn’t. When you take out the trash or make me food I actually feel ignored, not special. I had a boyfriend who was physical touch and quality time but I think he was just saying he liked sex and we never hung out and when we did I always felt a pole was keeping us apart and then when he wanted sex we’d be close again like I never felt like I knew how to connect with him. But I am words of affirmation and quality time. And when a guy starts touching me, I get really uncomfortable and it ruins the vibe. I’m not the type of girl who likes to give a man a second chance.

I was just wondering if a man could really fall in love with me. I’ve met a lot of bad people and I’m on Bumble and I don’t trust any of the men. And recently I realized that the only men who I’ve slept with have tricked me into sexual intercourse and I don’t know what to do because I’d love to be in love but we’re told as kids that’s girls are just a notch on a guy’s belt and he’ll say anything to get you to sleep with him even I love you. So, I was just wondering, can a man fall in love? And how do I open myself up because I’m very closed off.

I just want a letter that says just because time stopped for me, it doesn’t stop for you. So focus on yourself keep plugging along

does anyone's parents pressure them to date?