u/TemporaryRanger7799

Hi im a 19M twink, was wondering if there's any way to get off Grindr more. Every night or when I finish work i cannot stop myself from going on there, then feeling bad because I'm a virgin and I'm on the wrong app. Sometimes I make friends and have a cute call, but I've only met up a couple of times from the app. I really want to get off it, but every time I delete it i reinstall it.

ANY TIPS?

Current student at a small private liberal arts college in Maryland.

Stats:

• GPA: 3.3
• Applying Spring 2027
• Will be a second-semester sophomore at the time of transfer
• Maryland resident
• Previously admitted to UMD as a freshman through a summer program, but attended another school due to financial reasons

Intended Major:

• Computer Engineering
• Still working on completing major prerequisites/gateway courses

ECs:

• Student Government Senator
• Community Outreach Committee member (SGA)
• Black Awareness Club
• Art Club
• Alumni Weekend worker
• Piano player since age 7
• English/Spanish speaker

1. How competitive is a 3.3 transfer GPA for UMD overall?
2. How much do gateway courses matter for Computer Engineering admissions?
3. Does being previously admitted to UMD help at all as a transfer applicant?
4. What GPA should I realistically aim for before applying?

Hi! As the title says, I'm 19M, 5'8", and pretty new to Pride. I'm thinking about going to NYC Pride alone, and I'm nervous because I have no idea what to wear.

I'm kind of on the twink/femme side, and I'm open to experimenting with makeup, crop tops, mesh, accessories, etc. I was thinking about incorporating the gay flag colors or maybe wearing a lot of blue and green, but I'm not sure what's common.

What do you usually wear to Pride? Any outfit ideas for someone who wants to look cute, confident, and have fun?

Thanks in advance💙

Hi everyone. I’m from Maryland, and I heard NYC Pride was super fun. I’m 19 and gay (obviously), and I want to have a lot of fun. What are the best dates and things to do during Pride in NYC? I want to go to all the parties and events, but this is actually my first Pride. How do I dress and act? What are the customs?

THANKS FOR THE ADVICE.

TLDR: My Grindr date was ok, and I wish I didn't meet him on Grindr.

So I met a guy on Grindr; we are the same age, and he goes to a college close to mine. We called, then the next day I drove to him. As soon as I got to his room, we were making out and were doing over-the-shirt stuff. He sucks at kissing, and he didn't really brush his teeth before the date. But I was overwhelmed; it felt good, but thinking back, I don't know. It was fun, but I don't know.

He asked for sex obviously, but I'm a virgin—he's not, lmao. He's on PrEP, I'm not, so we didn't do anything sexual where a virus can be transmitted. He was fun; he’s not my exact type, but he was super cute and nice. We hung out, went out to eat, and chilled in his apartment. I don't know how to feel because I couldn't stop thinking of, like, my campus crush or other guys I wanted to like me. I honestly don't know how to feel because I don't know. I want to be liked so bad. Sometimes I don't meet up with guys ever; I'm a huge lurker. I wanted to feel valued and have fun.

I wanted a guy to like me, but I really need to meet up with more guys that I meet in person. I want to know him deeply and do an activity with him, so the kiss means something. HE DID NOTHING WRONG. I feel like something is wrong with me because I wanted this so bad and now... I don't. After we ate, we spent a little more time fooling around, and then I drove home.(The only thing he did that pissed me off was he said lower ur voice wehn you talk to my roommates so they don't know im bi, and i was like im not changing for people i don't even live with I don't have a super high-pitched voice)

ADVICE? I know I need to get off Grindr and meet guys around my college, go to more parties, and travel. I do have two family vacations out of the country planned. I want friends-to-lovers, maybe, I don't know.