Grindr?

[Cognizant]

So I've made a grindr because I'm just that thirsty, and I got rejected by my crush to prom :rolleyes:
But I was just wondering if anyone else has used grindr or a similar app. As with any dating service you need to be 18 or older to use it. But yeah. Would it be safer than looking for someone on like say, craigslist? I don't know if the stigma with grindr is people use it just for hookups, but I kinda just want to find someone to meet, go on a date or two with, etc etc. Would grindr be a good choice? Or should I just wait to sign up for an actual online dating service like OKCupid or eHarmony?
And don't say "just go out and talk to people IRL," because it's really not that easy for me.

[NickTheStar]

I've scored alot on hot or not. It's relatively easy and everyone just wants to smash. Romance is something everyone gets ready for at a different time. Don't rush it. I would just make a eharmony at 18.

[Uranus]

Well I wouldn't suggest Craigslist. Honestly if you just go there and search for some random messed up thing. It's going to be there. Craigslist I wouldn't trust and same for back page, which I would trust more than CL, but honestly no. It can be very hard to find someone. Especially when you find out they are with someone already. I understand the fact about it's difficult to talk to someone in person. You can get very nervous and afraid of being rejected. But Patrick, I'm going to say this as a friend here and not some random stranger on VT. It is and will be much easier to speak to someone, even strangers, in person if you try. Yes, being rejected can be hard to accept. It can be stressful at times. But being rejected, it's not your loss. If anyone rejects you before even knowing anything about you, is not worth it at all. I'm somewhat dealing with this exact issue as well. There's this teen thing going on at Wednesday evening and Sunday evening. There's a girl there who I'd love to talk to. She's always nice, but I am still nervous. But really, just go talk to someone. Once you get past that awkward moment and get into the conversation, it's really easy. I'm going to try it Wednesday. If talking to strangers is difficult, maybe a friend you already have. A co worker even. I was in a relationship with this one girl who was my friend for awhile. Just try your best and be who you are. And try to not be nervous because if you're rejected by someone you don't, it's not your loss because they never gave you a chance. And over the time I've known you, you'd be a great partner for anyone.
Good luck :)

[CosmicNoodle]

I'm on Grindr, befoe I was dating my current GF, I JUST used it to fuck random people, in fact I once had 4 guys in one day from grindr. It's a sex app that mascarades as a dating app. You'' find it hard toi look for a relationship, and most guys on there are just looking for a fuck.

If that's what yoiu want, great, if it's not, find something else.