r/vancouverdating

Sometimes people become too afraid to meet others because they don’t know their intentions.
Maybe good, maybe bad. I understand that feeling.

But honestly, not everyone here is fake or ‘just for fun.’
If you never try, you’ll stay stuck in isolation forever.

Go out, meet people, build connections.
Even if a few experiences fail, eventually you’ll find genuine and kind people, and you’ll be proud of yourself for leaving that isolation behind.

I’m heading to English Bay today.
If anyone wants to show up and say hi, feel free.
Meeting once doesn’t mean you’re committed to a friendship-sometimes it’s just good to talk, walk, and enjoy the moment.💪

I don’t really care about finding love anymore. I’m bored and want to go on dates with someone I find attractive.

I workout a lot so I’m in good shape expect the same. If this is you, send me a DM with a bit more about yourself. Thanks.

A question for men, and I'd like you to be 100% honest. Do you think jealousy is normal? Jealousy towards male friends, and do you think a woman should stop seeing her male friends when she has a boyfriend? I'm reading you...

27 year old fit white chick here, little dating experience.

Looking for someone to have some drinks with, have some fun and see where the night goes maybe

Hi 26M, local to lower mainland.

I’m looking to meet some one who’s would be open to going with me and running errands, and doing some fun activities. Especially with the sun out more now, I’d like some one who’s likes to do out door activities and stay busy.

I’m 5’11, I’d say I’m pretty kept to myself until I get to know the person.

Looking forward to talking :)

Hey guys,

I know making friends is hard enough, and it's even harder trying to find people on Reddit who actually live near you.

I like building things, so I put together a simple little map app right here on the platform to make it easier to find each other locally. You basically just set up a quick anonymous profile: just an alias, your age and sex, your MBTI if you know it, and your location (nearest city).

To help support this community, I also added a feature where you can paste the link to your intro post from this subreddit directly into your map profile. That way, when locals find you on the map, they can click to read your full bio here before sending a DM!

After you check in, you can tap on your city and see who else is hanging around your area.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mazwiz/s/Bgt1YDf9Mw

I am a male looking for a female sugar baby on the younger side. Dm if interested.

Hi I'm (21F, 5'1, southeast asian, brunette) F recently out of a relationship but looking to have fun. What are the odds a guy (close to my age ish, not too old) is just looking for good food and good sex. I'm not looking for purely just a hookup, just someone to hang out with occasionally and yap with. In my experience, they always either just want to fuck or they want a full-on relationship please give me some hope that there is middle ground

Hi! I’m a 25F Punjabi woman who’s into fitness, wellness, and building a life I’m proud of. I work out regularly (strength training + hot workouts), love staying active, and genuinely enjoy taking care of myself physically and mentally.

Outside of the gym, I’m feminine, social, and career-oriented. I love good conversation, nice dinners, spontaneous plans, and the simple things like coffee runs, walks, and cozy nights in. I’d describe myself as ambitious, but I also really appreciate balance and softness in life.

I’m drawn to a man who’s confident, emotionally mature, and takes care of himself. Someone established or driven in his career, with strong values, good communication, and a sense of purpose. Attraction matters, but character matters more.

If you enjoy an active lifestyle, have goals you’re working toward, and are genuinely open to building something real, I’d love to connect. Whether it starts as a good conversation or turns into something meaningful, I’m open.

Edit: not looking for any fwbs or one night stands!

I’ve been feeling like that for some time now. I don’t know where she is, but I can tell you where I haven’t found her.

I certainly haven’t found her in dating apps. I think she got tired of them, or maybe she never tried them in the first place. Maybe she also thinks you can’t really make up your mind about someone based on a highly curated little profile.

I also haven’t found her in any of my hobbies. I try to dedicate myself to the things I love, so it’s not like I’m searching for her there, but she hasn’t popped up.

Finally, I haven’t seen her around town, but I believe she is. A man can dream, right?

That’s me, by the way. I’m a man who dreams. The scientifically inclined among you might point out that all men who have ever existed can claim as much. To you, I’ll bring up Charcot-Wilbrand syndrome, but I’ll still appreciate your candor.

The literary inclined might point out that this world might as well be the dream of a butterfly. To you, I’m sad to confide that the times have grown dark, and butterflies don’t dream anymore.

Maybe you can appreciate both points of view. Maybe you’re someone who’s still trying to make sense of this mess, but you’re still open to the dream like reality of it.

I know this runs the risk of looking like an exercise in creative writing at best and a stream of consciousness at worst, but I want to reassure you, this is still personal. And since it is, I should speak about myself in more concrete terms.

Not that I think the immediate details of my life necessarily describe me better than the earlier paragraphs, but still.

I’m a man, and I’m from Canada. Physically, I do my best to live up to the image of the lumberjack, I love flannel, and I enjoy having a beard. Contrary to what my writing style might suggest, people say I’m funny, and I laugh like a dork or an oaf. I think I’m a very happy person. I haven’t always had the easiest life, but it taught me to be positive. I have an odd work history, and I’ve dabbled in many fields.

My friends often say they feel supported by me. I try my best to be a constant presence, and if I can’t offer support, I at least aim for understanding. I like listening to people’s problems and chiming in. I used to do so professionally. Some things you can’t unbecome.

I have a bunch of hobbies. I love reading, but I’m an incredibly picky reader. I know that’s not something to brag about, and I’m certainly not proud of it, it just is what it is.

I just got back to playing the acoustic guitar. I’m incredibly rusty, and it’ll take time. But it’s a gentle reminder not to let go of the things you love. And also that nothing is ever truly lost.

I like to paint 3D prints, mostly sea related things, like fish. I love board games, and I play video games too, though not as often as I used to. Occasionally I go hiking. Not often, but when I do, it’s always an adventure. I want to get into bouldering soon.

Who am I looking for?

I think if you’ve read this far, you can answer that question yourself. If you think it could be you, please reach out.

If not, thank you for reading anyway, I hope you have a nice day.

Howdy guys!

I'm genuinely curious, is it worth setting up a dating profile as a straight guy in vancouver?

I'm a clean guy in his early 30s, reasonably fit, easy on the eyes, and without any real burdens being brought into a relationship. I've just heard time and time again that it's so difficult to even get any sort of traction with the apps, on top of the fact this city is difficult to date in. Should guys even bother setting up a profile on any of the apps, or just focus on in person events/work on approach game?

I’m 31, bi-femme looking for a genuine and long-term connection. I’m Asian, petite (4'9") and chubby (150 lbs), if that matters. Currently working as an analyst in the media space.

I am an introvert shaped into an extrovert's body. I enjoy meeting and hanging out with new people, but I also value downtime and being in tune with my body.

I’m into a bit of everything—movies, books, languages, and whatever new hobby I’m currently picking up. I am a triple double threat; I love dancing and singing.

I’m organized, I respect people’s time, and I appreciate the same in return. I don’t smoke, drink heavily, or do drugs.

I’m looking for someone who is emotionally mature and available, and who’s actually dating with intention—someone open to seeing where something real can grow.

If this resonates with you, feel free to reach out. I’d love to know what stood out to you.

Had a heartbreak, unfortunately. But i am hoping to start fresh. Honestly i am hoping to move to Vancouver to start a whole new life with a clean slate. This is me poking around to see who is out there.

I would prefer to start as a friend. I dont wanna move too fast.

I want to start by saying that I havent had much of a social life and when i get there i want that to change. I want to start exploring and experiencing life and the world. I want to find that person who wants to collect records (or has records) and play them with me and talk music. I wanna know your favorite songs/ bands, your favorite food…. I wanna dance to songs like a silly goose while making some good food. I wanna know who your favorite superhero is. What class you play in d&d if you play. Would also like to mention i dont drink, smoke, or do weed… and drugs are a no go for me.

I just want fun, whimsy, and to know that the person i am looking to maybe share experiences with is willing to talk about things, communicate, be consistent, and treat me well. I haven’t had this. Ever. So i want to know what that feels like.

If you think you can be that friend who maybe eventually becomes something more, then i am a message away. I am still recovering from a heartbreak. And after everything, i want something real this time… I’m hoping he is out there.

31/f persian, I am looking for advices, where to connect with people to date in Vancouver. I don't see many people through work and also I am not in touch with my university after garduation. Where to meet people in real life?

Let me know what you think about it😁

I’m a 34M , single , no kids , working professional, clean and respectful person. Looking to meet and chill with someone that’s also chill and
Easygoing.

Kinda frustrated how it is to find dates as a brown dude. The brown baddies doesn’t wanna date and not any ethnicity seem interested either. How are all the brown dudes (south Indians) coping with this, considering all the hate we’re getting?

If anyone is interested in a darker brown dude, I’m in my mid thirties, I am heavily into running, I’m financially stable, and highly educated. I’m originally from the southern part of India, the part with a better reputation. I’m spiritual and very open minded. I would say I’m an ambivert. Pretty much into gaming, anime, movies, and 80s rock and roll. In weekends you’ll pretty much find me at rock concerts or something like that.

I’m also super kinky. I might be demisexual, but pretty anxious about STIs. I prefer someone who’s open minded too, someone who wouldn’t be offended when I request for an sti test. I identify myself as a dom leaning switch. I am into pretty kinky stuff but we can focus more about that in our DMs. So send me a DM if you think we’d vibe.