https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/relationship-and-family-issues/contemplating-if-i-should-join-online-dating/m-p/7740#M1364 <P>Hello there, it's PsychedelicFur here. </P> <P>I have been single for eleven months. I still want to find myself. However, I am seriously thinking about joining an online dating app/website. Only because I want to gain more confidence and knowledge around going on dates and speaking to the opposite (or same gender) in a romantic sense. I feel like it would bring me out of my shell. Although, I have heard so many horror stories about online dating too. And I have high functioning autism and I am trying to find dating apps that cater for people who are on the spectrum. </P> <P>Does anyone have any tips?</P> <P>Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. </P> <P>Thank you,</P> <P>PF. </P> <P> </P> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:26:07 GMT PsychedelicFur 2022-01-11T09:26:07Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/relationship-and-family-issues/contemplating-if-i-should-join-online-dating/m-p/7740#M1364 <P>Hello there, it's PsychedelicFur here. </P> <P>I have been single for eleven months. I still want to find myself. However, I am seriously thinking about joining an online dating app/website. Only because I want to gain more confidence and knowledge around going on dates and speaking to the opposite (or same gender) in a romantic sense. I feel like it would bring me out of my shell. Although, I have heard so many horror stories about online dating too. And I have high functioning autism and I am trying to find dating apps that cater for people who are on the spectrum. </P> <P>Does anyone have any tips?</P> <P>Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. </P> <P>Thank you,</P> <P>PF. </P> <P> </P> Tue, 11 Jan 2022 09:26:07 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/relationship-and-family-issues/contemplating-if-i-should-join-online-dating/m-p/7740#M1364 PsychedelicFur 2022-01-11T09:26:07Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/relationship-and-family-issues/contemplating-if-i-should-join-online-dating/m-p/7741#M1365 <P>Hi there,</P> <P>I think online dating is a great experience if you are comfortable with it.</P> <P>There is an app called "Hiki" designed for people on the spectrum! Not sure if it is available in Aus, but maybe give that a try?</P> <P>Otherwise, you could use normal dating apps but it's your choice to be open about your autism etc. </P> <P>I hope all goes well,</P> <P>Jaz</P> Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:18:22 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/relationship-and-family-issues/contemplating-if-i-should-join-online-dating/m-p/7741#M1365 jaz28 2022-01-12T05:18:22Z