u/ContributionUsed8219

So yeah, this is like my 57363837th attempt to post here lol. The automod keeps killing my posts for no clear reason and I'm too lazy to figure out the exact rules at this point. Anyway, I decided I'm not gonna use any AI or grammar fixer this time. It's raw, it's messy, it's me. Take it or leave it.

I'm 20, male, from India (but open to online chats with anyone from anywhere). Life has been feeling super empty lately. College or whatever routine I have is just dragging on, days feel the same, and I end up scrolling for hours with nothing actually fun happening. That's why I'm here - looking for friends first, and maybe something more if the vibe clicks. I've been pretty lonely for a while now. Not in a dramatic "woe is me" way, but just... Tired of doing everything alone. Eating alone, watching stuff alone, overthinking alone. You get it.

I'm not your typical super outgoing extrovert guy. I'm more on the quiet side. Conversations don't always flow smooth for me. I might take time to reply sometimes, or stutter in voice calls, or just go blank and say "uhh" a lot. My sentences don't come out perfect, especially when I'm nervous or excited. But here's the thing - if I connect with you, I really value it. I don't ghost, I don't play games. If you're talking to me, you're important to me, whether as a friend or more. I'll remember the little things you say, ask about your day, and actually care.

What do I even do all day? Not much exciting. I like watching movies and series - Bollywood, Hollywood, anime, whatever. Right now I'm rewatching some old stuff like Friends (yeah clich but it helps when you're bored). Also into K-dramas lately because the romance hits different when you're single af. Music wise, I listen to everything from Hindi songs to English rap to lo-fi when I need to chill. Gaming? I play Valorant sometimes but I'm not pro or anything, just casual. Get tilted easily and rage quit lol. Also tried my hand at sketching random stuff on my phone but it's mostly stick figures.

I'm a normal Indian guy - not some gym freak with abs, not super rich, just average build, average looks, average everything. I live with family so privacy can be an issue sometimes but we can figure things out. College student (engineering side, but don't ask me to solve math problems, I barely pass). Dreams are big but motivation is low these days. I want to travel someday, see different places in India first - mountains, beaches, random hill stations. But right now even going out feels like too much effort.

If we're friends, we can talk about anything. Memes, your stupid daily struggles, rant about professors or bosses, share playlists, recommend shows, or just send each other random "this reminded me of you" stuff. If it turns into something more, I'm open. I'm not looking for just hookups or quick stuff. I want that slow burn where we actually know each other. Late night talks, good morning texts, getting comfortable sharing dumb insecurities. I've never really dated properly before so I'm kinda new to this side too. A bit scared, a bit excited.

Physically, I'm around 5'8", normal Indian skin tone, black hair, wear specs sometimes. I can share pics if we vibe, no pressure. Voice is deepish but cracks when nervous haha.

Don't expect me to be the most interesting person ever. I'm not. Some days I'll be dry, some days I'll spam you with random thoughts at 2 AM. But I'll try. I'll put in effort if you do too. Life's too boring alone.

If you're also sitting there feeling the same emptiness, hit me up. Tell me about yourself first - what you do, where you're from, what's one thing that made you smile recently. Even if it's small. Or just say "hey" and we'll see where it goes.

No creeps please. Be real. I'm not here to waste time.

Anyway, that's me. 20 years old, bored, lonely, but hopeful that somewhere out there someone feels the same and wants to connect. Could be friendship that lasts years or something deeper. Who knows.

If my post survives automod this time, cool. If not, well... I'll probably try again tomorrow like an idiot.

DMs open. Let's talk.