u/LongjumpingRefuse808

So, I’m going to be here for a while, and I was just looking for some friends. Sorry for putting “dating” in the title, but since we’re just friends, how is the scene here for foreigners?

So, I’m staying near Albert Street. Today is my first day here, and I have nothing planned. I’m also free tomorrow until 12.

I’ve already visited Little India, and let’s just say it’s not really for me. 😅

So, people, what should/can I do now? Any recommendations for places to explore or things to do?

Also, do you guys have a meet-up culture here?

So, I met her recently at a two-day bootcamp. Honestly, it was an amazing experience. I met a lot of people, learned a lot, and had a really good time.
There was this person in the group who I started talking to. Initially, nothing personal—we were just opening up in a group setting. Before the last day, everyone was at our room, discussing relationships, personal life, and everything, so we were getting really comfortable with each other.

On the last day, we started making a lot of eye contact, smiling, laughing, trolling each other, and I did a little flirting too. I started catching feelings, but I stopped myself because I already knew where it could go, especially after my previous experiences. She’s also from a different state, so I knew there probably wasn’t much of a future there.

Anyway, our accommodation was officially over, and everyone was confused about what to do. Since I’m from the same city, I tried helping them. I suggested a few areas and hotels, even called one to enquire about availability and prices.

Eventually, a few of us decided to go out for chai. I offered to take some of them in my car with my friend, and there were five of us. I also told them to take their luggage because there was no point coming back just to collect it later.

At the chai place, our plans kept changing because different hotels and restaurants weren’t working out. She was getting increasingly confused and stressed about the accommodation, so she went outside with her friend to discuss what they should do.

Later, when everyone was deciding whether to stay or leave, I went outside too. They were saying the hotels were either unavailable or outside their budget, so they might have to go back to the original accommodation.

My friend casually asked why they weren’t going to the place I had suggested. I just said that it was even under their budget and breakfast was included.
I wasn’t even directly talking to her—I was talking to my friend—but she overheard me.

Suddenly, she screamed at me and started crying, saying, “Isko le jao mere saamne se, I don’t want to talk to him. Why is he like this? I am getting confused, overwhelmed, pressured. I was sitting here to get alone time, but everyone came here and again started saying things.”

She walked away, and everyone surrounded her trying to calm her down.
Then two people came to me and told me I needed to control my behaviour and be careful about what I say. They basically blamed me.

I honestly didn’t think I had done anything wrong. I explained that I wasn’t even talking to her directly and wasn’t trying to insult or pressure her.

I was genuinely trying to help because she and her friend were new to the city, had told me about their security concerns, and were struggling to find accommodation within their budget.

Some people supported my side as well, and I wasn’t going to accept being blamed for something I genuinely didn’t think I had done.

After some time, she came back and apologised. I simply said, “Thank you.” Later, she called me over again, shook my hand, and apologised properly. She said she considered me a friend, didn’t mean to react that way, and that if I ever came to her city, I should message her and we could hang out.

It was raining heavily, so everyone went back inside the chai place. I was sitting separately with a couple from the group who had supported me. We were talking about everything, and I said maybe my mistake was assuming I could help them simply because I’m from the city.

I had recommended places, offered them a ride, and tried to help because they were unfamiliar with the city.

Eventually, the rain stopped and everyone went outside. I was heading towards my car, and she suddenly came behind me and bumped into me, thinking I was someone else. Then she realised it was me, called my name in a really cheerful way, and said, “You’re still here?”

She apologised again and wanted to talk. I was already mentally done with the whole situation and was moving towards my car. I wasn’t rude; I just said, “Yeah, okay, good.”

She told the others to leave me alone because she wanted to talk to me. She apologised again, explained herself, and kept saying that we were friends. She was being very friendly, getting a little close, touching my hand here and there, and trying to make sure everything was okay.

Before leaving, she called me over one more time, shook my hand again, apologised, and repeated that if I ever came to her city, I should meet her.
And honestly, I don’t really know what I’m feeling right now.

The weird part is that before all of this happened, I had already realised that I might actually like her. But I had convinced myself not to let it go anywhere. She’s from another state, and every time I’ve let myself get attached to someone in a similar situation, it has ended up going nowhere.
So I was genuinely just trying to be friendly.

I helped her and her friend because they were new to the city and needed help. I also helped other people from the group who weren’t from the city.
But after everything that happened, especially the way she kept coming back to apologise and saying that we were friends, I’m just confused about what I’m actually feeling.

And now I’m making these scenarios in my head ki vapas Aayegi message Karegi. Sorry, Bhoolegi realise Hoga, but I know that isn’t going to happen.
I don’t know if I actually want anything to happen with her. I just know that somewhere in my head, I’m still expecting her to come back, message me, or realise something. And I know I probably shouldn’t expect any of that. I don’t know what should I do.

Looking for a place where no one disturb me and can sit in peace?

I, 24M I never know how to start these, so I’ll just write the way I’d talk.

I’m someone who gets bored doing the same thing for too long. If something catches my interest, I’ll probably end up trying it. That’s how I randomly started swimming recently, and now I’m wondering why I didn’t learn years ago. A few years back I wouldn’t even have imagined talking to strangers online, but today some of my closest friends are people I met through Reddit.

I like conversations that don’t feel like interviews. The kind where one random question somehow turns into talking about childhood memories, weird habits, travel stories, or the most unnecessary debates that end up lasting an hour.

Outside of work and studies, I spend time with the NGO I started, travel whenever I get the chance, play badminton, listen to old songs, and occasionally disappear into museums or art exhibitions. I like staying busy, but I also appreciate slow evenings where there’s nothing to do except talk.

I’m still figuring out a lot of things in life. I’m working on getting fitter, building a better career, and becoming someone my future self would be proud of. I don’t have everything sorted, and I don’t think anyone really does.

I’m looking for something genuine and long term that can naturally grow into something meaningful with the right person. I’m not looking for someone perfect. I’d rather meet someone who’s kind, curious, and willing to put equal effort into getting to know each other. Whether this starts as a friendship or slowly becomes something more, I’m happy to let it happen naturally instead of forcing it.

I’m Hindu, though I’m not someone who believes a relationship should be built around labels or checklists. I care much more about values, mutual respect, and the kind of life two people can build together. (Ps mention ☺️ if read this far)

If you think we’d get along, tell me something about yourself that people usually don’t find out in the first five minutes of meeting you.

Following up on my previous request, which has been pending for over a month without a response

I thought why not post here and meet some good people with whom I can travel around and have chits and bits

I’m here only for a day so any recommendations will be appreciate

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