Okay, so today I wanted to dive into something I’ve been messing around with lately, it’s called Gayfriendfinder. It’s basically a website where you can, well, find gay friends. I heard about it from a friend who found some cool people on there, so I figured, why not give it a shot?
Getting Started
First off, I went to their site. It looked pretty standard, you know, with a bunch of profiles and photos. They claim to have over 49,000 active members, which is a lot! I went ahead and signed up, it was super easy, just one click and you’re in. I’m not paying for anything yet, just checking out the free features for now.
Exploring the Site
Once I was in, I started browsing around. The homepage has quick links to chats and shows who’s online, which is pretty neat. I saw a lot of different guys on there, some looking for dates, others for just friends or chat buddies. I clicked on a few profiles, checked out their photos, and read their bios. Some of them were pretty interesting!
- Sending Messages: I decided to send out a few messages, just to see what kind of responses I’d get. I kept it simple, like, “Hey, what’s up?” or “Nice pics, what are you into?” Stuff like that.
- Waiting Game: Now, it was just a matter of waiting to see who’d write back. I didn’t expect much, but I was curious.
Results
To be honest, I didn’t get a ton of replies. Maybe a couple guys wrote back, and we chatted a bit. Nothing too exciting, just regular conversation. I guess it takes time to really connect with someone on these sites. I did find a few guys who seemed cool, but we didn’t really click.
Also, I tried looking for people who were into Dungeons and Dragons, after reading online that it’s a good way to meet queer folk. But there weren’t many on Gayfriendfinder who mentioned that. Maybe it’s just not the right platform for that.
I heard about this app called QueerBFF that’s supposed to be good for finding friends in the LGBTQ+ community. It’s more about platonic relationships, which is cool. I might check that out later. They say the best way to get to know someone is by spending time with them, so maybe suggesting an activity or inviting someone over could be a good idea.
Final Thoughts
So, after spending some time on Gayfriendfinder, I’d say it’s alright. It’s easy to use, and there are definitely people on there. But it’s not like a magic bullet for making friends. You still have to put in the effort to message people and see if you vibe with them. I might keep using it, but I’m also going to explore other options, like that QueerBFF app. Finding friends, gay or otherwise, takes time and effort, I guess. Anyway, that’s my experience with Gayfriendfinder. It’s not a total game-changer, but it’s a decent place to start if you’re looking to meet some new people in the gay community.
Oh, and one more thing, I got some points for signing up, which apparently lets me check out other similar sites. Might be worth a look, who knows. All in all, it was an interesting experiment. I’ll keep you guys posted if anything cool happens. Peace out!
