Got my first Hinge match after 5 months and somehow ended up with a date 💀

First date ever. Saturday.

I have absolutely no idea what I'm doing. Reddit, please train me before I embarrass myself 😭

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u/shadow__Aryan — 2 days ago

My first fully self-edited Clash of Clans video — would love some feedback 👀

Hey everyone! I’m pretty new to video editing, and this is the first Clash of Clans video I’ve edited completely myself.

I’m still learning, so I’d genuinely appreciate some honest feedback. 😅

🎬 Here’s the video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbxdVMAo1mV/?igsh=MXFnNGhib28zdXduMQ==

What do you think of the editing?

What could I improve for my next video?

Be honest — even criticism helps me learn. 🙌

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u/shadow__Aryan — 14 days ago

My first fully self-edited Clash of Clans video — would love some feedback 👀

Hey everyone! I’m pretty new to video editing, and this is the first Clash of Clans video I’ve edited completely myself.

I’m still learning, so I’d genuinely appreciate some honest feedback. 😅

🎬 Here’s the video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbxdVMAo1mV/?igsh=MXFnNGhib28zdXduMQ==

What do you think of the editing?

What could I improve for my next video?

Be honest — even criticism helps me learn. 🙌

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u/shadow__Aryan — 14 days ago

How do you actually keep a conversation going with a girl without sounding boring?

I recently started talking to a few girls, and I realized I'm pretty inexperienced when it comes to texting.

I don't want every conversation to be "How's your day?" or "What are you doing?" because it gets repetitive. At the same time, I don't want to come across as trying too hard or asking random questions.

How do people who are good at conversations actually text? For example, if you stopped talking the night before, how do you naturally start the conversation the next day? Do you always need a reason to text, or do conversations just flow somehow?

I'd appreciate any tips on how to be more interesting, keep conversations going naturally, and avoid sounding awkward or inexperienced.

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u/shadow__Aryan — 27 days ago

New to Discord—looking for communities and people to chat with

I just made my first Discord account, so I'm completely new to it and still figuring everything out.

I'd like to join some friendly communities, meet new people, and hopefully make some friends. I'm also interested in chatting in DMs if we get along, since I enjoy having one-on-one conversations too.

My interests include anime, manhwa, gaming, sailing, fitness, and just talking about random stuff, but I'm open to other communities as well.

Any recommendations for beginner-friendly servers or tips for getting started would be appreciated!

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u/shadow__Aryan — 28 days ago

New to Discord—looking for communities and people to chat with

I just made my first Discord account, so I'm completely new to it and still figuring everything out.

I'd like to join some friendly communities, meet new people, and hopefully make some friends. I'm also interested in chatting in DMs if we get along, since I enjoy having one-on-one conversations too.

My interests include anime, manhwa, gaming, sailing, fitness, and just talking about random stuff, but I'm open to other communities as well.

Any recommendations for beginner-friendly servers or tips for getting started would be appreciated!

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u/shadow__Aryan — 28 days ago

How do you race on extremely shifty lakes surrounded by buildings?

Hi everyone,

I'm a 19-year-old ILCA sailor from India, currently racing at Lake. The lake is surrounded by tall buildings, so the wind is extremely unstable. It constantly shifts in both direction and pressure, and it's very difficult to predict. Sometimes a shift lasts only a few seconds before changing again.

I'm struggling to adapt, and my results haven't been as good as I'd hoped.

For those of you who have raced on lakes with very shifty winds, what do you focus on?

Do you sail more by pressure or by shifts?

How do you decide when to tack?

Are there any techniques for reading wind that's being affected by buildings?

Any mental approach for staying calm when the race feels unpredictable?

I'd really appreciate any advice or experiences. Thanks!

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u/shadow__Aryan — 30 days ago

Anyone in Hyderabad want to hang out this week?

Hey! I'm 19M and I'll be in Hyderabad for about a week. I don't know many people here, so I thought I'd see if anyone would be interested in grabbing a coffee, visiting a café, exploring the city, playing games, or just hanging out.

A bit about me: I came here for a sailing compition in Husan sagar lake, I enjoy anime, gaming, fitness, and trying new places. I'm pretty introverted at first, but once I get comfortable, I'm easy to talk to.

If you're around my age (18–25) and interested, feel free to comment or send me a DM.

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u/shadow__Aryan — 1 month ago

How do introverts actually make close friends after 18?

I am 19(M) and I've realized it's easy to know people, but much harder to build genuine friendships. If you're an introvert, what helped you make close friends?

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u/shadow__Aryan — 1 month ago

What's the best way to make the most of your last year as a teenager?

I just turned 19(M), so this is my last year as a teenager. I don't want to waste it.

What's something you did (or wish you had done) before turning 20?

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u/shadow__Aryan — 1 month ago

I've spent the last 5 birthdays without telling anyone. Should I tell my friends this year?

I'm turning 19 (M) today, and I've been thinking about this a lot.

Before I moved away from home, I used to celebrate my birthday with my family and friends. But for the past five years, I've never told the people around me when my birthday is. It wasn't because I disliked birthdays—it just became a habit to keep it to myself. Every year, the day passed like any other. My family always calls to wish me, and a few friends from back home remember, but none of the friends I've made over the last five years know when my birthday is.

This year feels different because it's my last birthday as a teenager, and for the first time, I actually want to tell people.

The only thing holding me back is that where I am, it's common for the person whose birthday it is to buy cake, cold drinks, or give everyone a small treat. I don't mind spending a little money, but I don't like the expectation that the birthday person has to pay for everyone. I'd rather celebrate because people genuinely want to celebrate with me, not because it's a tradition.

Part of me thinks I'll regret staying silent for a sixth year. Another part of me feels awkward after keeping it a secret for so long.

If you were in my position, would you tell your friends? Or would you just let another birthday pass like any other day?

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u/shadow__Aryan — 1 month ago

I've spent the last 5 birthdays without telling anyone. Should I tell my friends this year?

I'm turning 19 (M) today, and I've been thinking about this a lot.

Before I moved away from home, I used to celebrate my birthday with my family and friends. But for the past five years, I've never told the people around me when my birthday is. It wasn't because I disliked birthdays—it just became a habit to keep it to myself. Every year, the day passed like any other. My family always calls to wish me, and a few friends from back home remember, but none of the friends I've made over the last five years know when my birthday is.

This year feels different because it's my last birthday as a teenager, and for the first time, I actually want to tell people.

The only thing holding me back is that where I am, it's common for the person whose birthday it is to buy cake, cold drinks, or give everyone a small treat. I don't mind spending a little money, but I don't like the expectation that the birthday person has to pay for everyone. I'd rather celebrate because people genuinely want to celebrate with me, not because it's a tradition.

Part of me thinks I'll regret staying silent for a sixth year. Another part of me feels awkward after keeping it a secret for so long.

If you were in my position, would you tell your friends? Or would you just let another birthday pass like any other day?

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u/shadow__Aryan — 1 month ago
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I've spent the last 5 birthdays without telling anyone. Should I tell my friends this year?

I'm turning 19 (M) today, and I've been thinking about this a lot.

Before I moved away from home, I used to celebrate my birthday with my family and friends. But for the past five years, I've never told the people around me when my birthday is. It wasn't because I disliked birthdays—it just became a habit to keep it to myself. Every year, the day passed like any other. My family always calls to wish me, and a few friends from back home remember, but none of the friends I've made over the last five years know when my birthday is.

This year feels different because it's my last birthday as a teenager, and for the first time, I actually want to tell people.

The only thing holding me back is that where I am, it's common for the person whose birthday it is to buy cake, cold drinks, or give everyone a small treat. I don't mind spending a little money, but I don't like the expectation that the birthday person has to pay for everyone. I'd rather celebrate because people genuinely want to celebrate with me, not because it's a tradition.

Part of me thinks I'll regret staying silent for a sixth year. Another part of me feels awkward after keeping it a secret for so long.

If you were in my position, would you tell your friends? Or would you just let another birthday pass like any other day?

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u/shadow__Aryan — 1 month ago