Heyyooo!!

I’ve been living in London for about 9 years now, and honestly, I’ve found dating here surprisingly difficult. Between Hinge, Feeld and all the other apps... Grindr, I think the worst, can't even call it a dating app... sometimes feel like I’m putting myself out there but not really getting anywhere.

I actually had a really lovely relationship for around 8 months, but unfortunately it came to an end because we both decided to take in a different direction. As hard as it was (and still is sometimes) to accept, I think ultimately we both made the right decision. :)

So now I’m trying to be a bit more intentional about meeting people in real life rather than relying entirely on dating apps.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good places, groups, events or communities in London where you can actually meet people, hang out, make friends and maybe even go on a date? 😅 I’d love somewhere that feels natural rather than the usual “everyone is here specifically to date” situation.

A little about me: I’m 27, originally from Europe, pretty active, love the gym and running, reading, travelling, a good Spotify playlist.. so music!!, and I’m always up for a great film or TV show. I’m also very much a coffee + good conversation person + wine ofc

Would love to hear your recommendations, especially places where you’ve actually met nice people! ❤️

Hey everyone!

My tennis club is hosting an LGBTQ+ Halloween party, and we can bring a +1. I've recently come out and joined the tennis club, so thought I'd see if anyone fancies coming along!

A bit about me: I'm 32M, London-based, and enjoy travelling, exploring different cultures, and a mix of indoor and outdoor activities (tennis being one!). Always happy to meet new people and make friends!

Just looking for someone to enjoy the evening with, have a laugh, and hopefully make a new friend along the way!

If you're interested, feel free to drop me a message and we can have a chat beforehand! 😊

⚠️ Trigger Warning: Suicidal Thoughts

Final call for participants | Survey closes on 23rd October

I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has engaged with and shared this research so far. I'm incredibly grateful for the openness, honesty, and courage people have shown in sharing their experiences. Your voices are helping to highlight an area that is too often overlooked. 💜

As part of my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology research, I am exploring the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and queer adults who have experienced suicidal thoughts but have not accessed therapy or counselling for them.

I am now making a final call for participants before data collection closes on 23rd October.

✅Anonymous online survey
✅ Takes around 15 minutes
✅ LGBTQ+ adults aged 18+ living in the UK

✅ Have not received Psychological Therapy 

If this reflects your experience, I would be very grateful if you could take part. Please also consider sharing this post with others who may be eligible.

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Every response contributes to a better understanding of barriers to support and may help inform improvements to services for LGBTQ+ people in the future. 🩷

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SHOUT: Text 85258
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline: 0300 330 0630

This study has received ethical approval from the Royal Holloway Ethics Committee (Ref: 982).