u/DevByHeart

I was preparing for a full marathon last year, and gave an attempt at the Tata Mumbai Marathon in Jan. I however got injured during the race due to an IT-band issue, and wasn't able to complete it.

It was pretty intense, so gave a few months of complete rest, followed by strength training for another couple of months.

I started to run once or twice a week, just 2-3 km to get into the groove.

I still feel pain, and I'm scared I'll never be able to enjoy running like before :)

I’ve noticed that somehow its hard to actually explore and do things around the city without spending money.

And hence, I put together a small list of things you can do apart from the usual, that might come in handy:

1. Ikea workshops: Just register yourself for an Ikea family account, and then reserve your spot for various art workshops.

2. MAP events: They host free guided walks, talks, etc. Also, on Tuesdays, all the floors of the museum are free.

3. Essensai 067 mall: Free open air movie screenings during the weekends

4. Bangalore International Centre: Performances, etc related to Art, Music and so on.

5. Science Gallery : Check "scigalleryblr" for their free quantum events.

6. Open Mic : Host free open mic events with kadence. Check "theblrmicbykadence" on insta.

Edit: For independence day, there's a free event happening at Vidhan Soudha, with even Raghu Dixit coming. If you want to register, you can just DM me. [ I'm not affiliated or anything, just want to help you all out ]

Thought I'd give this a shot, with the hope that reddit will do its magic xD.

Outside of work, I like staying busy with my hobbies. Photography (could become your personal photographer haha) and running are probably my biggest hobbies right now, but I also enjoy cooking and sports. I make some killer pasta :)

I love to travel too, as seeing different places and experiencing new cultures reminds me that there's so much more to life.

Life has definitely taught me patience. I'm not someone who rushes into decisions, and I've been told I come across as more mature than my age (hopefully thats a good sign?)

I've never been in a relationship, not because I wasn't interested, but because I never wanted to date just for the sake of it. I was always of the opinion that I'd wait for someone I genuinely connected with.

Since appearance is a part of dating too, I'm 5'11" with a slim build.

A few things that are on my bucket list for now:

• Run a full marathon
• Win a few pickleball tournaments
• Keep travelling and exploring new places
• Etc etc

What I'm looking for:

• Someone who's genuinely looking to build a long-term relationship.
• Someone who values communication, so we can openly share both the good days and the difficult ones.
• I don't expect perfection. We all have flaws, what matters is how we understand and support each other.

We can start by texting, see if we click, maybe meet for a couple of dates, and if we both feel there's something worth building, great. If not, no hard feelings, we'll wish each other well and move on.

And yes, I work as a software developer (just like 99% of the rest haha). Left it at the end because I don't want my work to be my whole personality.

Thought I'd give this a shot, and before I do, I think it's important I tell a bit about myself (kinda wrote it myself so please read for the efforts):

Hobbies:

Outside of work, I spend a lot of time on my hobbies. I enjoy photography, cooking, sports, running, and I'm always happy to try something new.

Love to travel too. Seeing different places and experiencing new cultures reminds me there's so much more to life.

Mental aspects:

Life has thrown a fair bit my way over the years, and I think it's made me a pretty calm, patient, and an understanding person. I don't really take decisions in haste.

I've been told a few times that I mentally come across as older than I actually am (hopefully that's a positive sign?)

Past Relationships:

I've never been in a relationship, mainly because I've never felt the need to date just for the sake of it. I was of the opinion that I'd wait until I meet someone I genuinely connect with.

Physical Aspects:

Since I know appearance matters too, I'm 5'11" with a slim build.

Long term goals:

• Might move abroad for a few years (not sure when as of now)
• Complete a full marathon
• Etc etc

What I'm looking for:

• Someone whose looking for a long term relationship.
• Someone who is understanding enough, and believes in creating a bond where both of us are able to share both the positives & negatives openly.
• I honesly don't expect anyone to be perfect, as I believe everyone has flaws.
• Someone with whom I can be myself, and I think this is probably the most important one.
• If you are not completely over your ex / your past, I'm not the right one for you.
• Age: 22 - 27
• Height: 5'2" or above

How do we proceed? :

• We can text, get to know each other, maybe go on a few dates, and if we both feel it's worth continuing, we can proceed. Or else, we take our own paths.

And yes, I work as a software developer (sadly just like 99% of the rest haha). Left it at the end because I don't want my work to be my whole personality

Thought I'd give this a shot, and before I do, I think it's important I tell a bit about myself (kinda wrote it myself so please read for the efforts):

Hobbies:

Outside of work, I spend a lot of time on my hobbies. I enjoy photography, cooking, sports, running, and I'm always happy to try something new.

Love to travel too. Seeing different places and experiencing new cultures reminds me there's so much more to life.

Mental aspects:

Life has thrown a fair bit my way over the years, and I think it's made me a pretty calm, patient, and an understanding person. I don't really take decisions in haste.

I've been told a few times that I mentally come across as older than I actually am (hopefully that's a positive sign?)

Past Relationships:

I've never been in a relationship, mainly because I've never felt the need to date just for the sake of it. I was of the opinion that I'd wait until I meet someone I genuinely connect with.

Physical Aspects:

Since I know appearance matters too, I'm 5'11" with a slim build.

Long term goals:

• Might move abroad for a few years (not sure when as of now)
• Complete a full marathon
• Etc etc

What I'm looking for:

• Someone whose looking for a long term relationship.
• Someone who is understanding enough, and believes in creating a bond where both of us are able to share both the positives & negatives openly.
• I honesly don't expect anyone to be perfect, as I believe everyone has flaws.
• Someone with whom I can be myself, and I think this is probably the most important one.
• If you are not completely over your ex / your past, I'm not the right one for you.
• Age: 22 - 27
• Height: 5'2" or above

How do we proceed? :

• We can text, get to know each other, maybe go on a few dates, and if we both feel it's worth continuing, we can proceed. Or else, we take our own paths.

And yes, I work as a software developer (sadly just like 99% of the rest haha). Left it at the end because I don't want my work to be my whole personality

I don't even drink Cocacola, but I wanna get some cans cause they look cool.

If anyone has any extra & willing to give them, do let me know. Cheers!

I'm willing to pay a bit as well, if you'd like.

I don't even drink Cocacola, but I wanna get some cans cause they look cool.

If anyone has any extra & willing to give them, do let me know. Cheers!

I don't even drink Cocacola, but I wanna get some cans cause they look cool.

If anyone has any extra & willing to give them, do let me know. Cheers!

Location: Bangalore

I'm willing to pay a bit as well, if you'd like.

Is there anyone who still believes in slow old age love?

I've never really dated due to several reasons like focusing on my career & not finding anyone compatible till now. I don't really want to get into a relationship if I know that it won't be for the long-term.

Don't really want to use dating apps.

I meet a lot of people through meetups that happen in my city, but I just feel that if I haven't met anyone compatible till now (i.e already 24 💀), maybe it's just not meant to be.

Tbh, I don't even know what people look for. From my perspective, I feel everything is sorted, but still nothing works out. Maybe it's just the looks, I have no idea.

I'm 24. I think before I was born, I was chosen by the universe to suffer.

I was an introvert growing up, and hardly spoke with people.

Got bullied for most of my childhood till 7th grade.

Then again got bullied in 11th and 12th.

I've always been able to push through, work super hard through all of it, and now I'm working a job.

From the past 3-4 years, I've been super depressed and I've lost all my charm. I've tried super hard to come out of it. I chose running as my way to express myself, and everything was going on plan for me to attempt my full-marathon. Life tested me again by throwing an injury and tuberculosis.

I don't look the best (i.e have a lean body type), so it's pretty common for people to say something / the other about my body. It's not that I don't want to change, it's just that I can't stay consistent because of the depression.

Every night it's the same. I fake my personality the whole day, and suffer in the night. There's been days where I've sat the entire day in the dark and do nothing. Literally nothing

It's tough when you supress your feelings for your entire life. No one understands, even my parents don't think anything of it. Im at a point where I feel I'm gonna explode.

I wish it all ends soon.