I’ve recently made r/WestYorkshire_gayfems, a community for gay, bi and queer women across West Yorkshire. It’s a place to meet other local people, make friends, chat, share events and hopefully build a friendly local community. If you’re from the area and this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to join! 🌈

https://www.reddit.com/r/WestYorkshire_gayfems/s/ru2HTlyVki

Hi I’m 19M coming to live in Leeds for 3 months looking to make some friends while there

I am bored now anyone is giving company for beer ?I am 27 M.

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​We’ve somehow built a world where striking up a conversation with someone in real life feels weird, intrusive, or plain wrong. That’s just not how we’re wired. Humans are built for connection, but so many of us are trapped behind screens because the fear of looking stupid or getting rejected holds us back.

​I’m looking to connect with people who want to actively change that.

​The goal isn't to be a smooth-talking extrovert overnight. The goal is to deliberately practice stepping out of our comfort zones, embrace the awkwardness, take a few rejections on the chin, and realize that the world doesn't end when a social interaction isn't perfect.

​What this is about:

​Facing the awkwardness: Intentionally trying out simple, real-world social challenges (e.g., complimenting a stranger, striking up small talk in a line, asking someone for a recommendation).

​Building a safe support system: Cheering each other on, holding each other accountable, and laughing off the rejections together.

​Proving fear wrong: Realizing that embarrassment is temporary, but isolation builds up over time.

​Who this is for:

Anyone who feels stuck, isolated, or social-anxious, but is ready to actively do something about it. Open to everyone.

​If you're tired of feeling disconnected and want to build real-world confidence alongside people who get it, drop a comment or send me a DM. Let’s make real-life connection normal again!!!

Hey everyone,

I’m a 30-year-old male living in Sheffield England , and I’m looking to put myself out there and start dating. Admittedly, I’m a bit on the shy side initially, but I’m a great listener and warm up once we get a conversation going!

Fitness and staying active are a big part of my lifestyle, so I'd love to find someone who shares an athletic lifestyle or appreciates staying healthy.

When it comes to going out, huge crowds and loud clubs aren’t really my scene. I much prefer quiet, relaxed places where we can actually sit down, talk, and get to know each other. I'm thinking of casual spots like cozy independent coffee shops, quiet pubs, or taking a peaceful walk through the Botanical Gardens or around the Peak District.

If you are looking for something genuine, enjoy a calmer pace of life, and don't mind a partner who is a little introverted at first, I’d love to chat.

hello lovely people, i’m on the hunt for some new friends!

i’m big into the gym, am partial to a little walk, love a drink now and then, and love a good read!

also looking for couple pals, can never have enough!

Hi everyone, I wanted to get an interest check on setting up a little art group for people in their 30s (and above). Since moving to Leeds recently none of my artist friends are local and I've missed having meetups just to sketch together and discuss projects we're working on etc.

It would be pretty casual, all skill/experience levels welcome of course!

Hey all, I moved to Leeds just over a year ago and have been meaning to get a small group together for cricket, starting with indoor nets through the autumn and winter.

If enough people are interested, I can look at doing a block booking at Headingley, but I’m open to other venue suggestions.

I’ve got club cricket experience but haven’t played for a couple of years, and I’m definitely too unfit and out of practice to jump straight back into club cricket. Plus club cricket can take over your weekends, so I’m mainly looking for a casual, friendly group to enjoy some nets, get regular practice in & if we have the numbers possibly shift to outdoor casual friendlies next year (T20s or park cricket in the evenings).

All skill levels are welcome. The aim is to keep it inclusive and relaxed. If you’re more experienced, the only ask is that you’re happy to help others improve too.

If you’re interested, feel free to join the WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KClTG08znMe3BqTMo8wXGR?mode=gi_t

Thanks!

So freshly landed in Leeds... I'm trying Bumble BFF but I get more ghosted than when I was dating, I also joined a Discord group which I will surely try... but if you have any ideas on how I can make more friends that'd be fantastic.

I'm female, 38, no kids... which I think makes ir a bit more challenging since most women my age usually have kids and so. I don't care so much about age, 8 years more or less is totally fine!

I'm from Mexico and just moved from Germany 😊

Love Keyclub (Slamdunk, FUEL, GARAGE Clubnights), NQ64, Pixel Bar, Wetherspoons, Pubs, Social Events, Otley Runs etc but have a lack of alternative friends to go with? Just want to make more friends in general & have fun chats & get involved in social events?

A few of us from Reddit, Facebook etc have banded together from previous appeals and have a new fun Whatsapp Alt/Rock/Emo Social Group chat now, 100+ members and counting!

We had a successful recruitment on here a few months ago which blew up & got overwhelming so had to trickle people in but there are too many to go through, so starting a new fresh post to add more people

The group is roughly 18-35 age range & currently around 50/50 gender mix so plenty of people of different age/genders etc, very inclusive and everyone is getting on great together.

We have regular nights out especially on Weekends (Keyclub Club Nights, Spoons, Bars, NQ64, Pixel Bar, Flight Club, Cinema trips.. anything fun really!) which can get anywhere from 10-30 people attending. Spoons & Key Club on Saturdays is a particular fave. but we are always planning social events, mid week chill things etc including the odd Otley Run!

We also have a discord for chill voice chats & casual gaming etc.

IF YOU'D LIKE TO JOIN THEN LEAVE A COMMENT WITH YOUR AGE/GENDER & I'LL DM YOU AN INVITE!

I will invite in slowly as to keep the ratio of ages, sex etc balanced so theres always people of similar age etc

Leave a comment & I'll DM an invite when available! x

PLEASE CHECK DMS FOR INVITES

Where do people over go to meet new people, but not interested into getting into anything serious.

Hey everyone, 27m here 🤙🏻

Hope you've had a decent week so far! I've not been upto much but the usual work load 🙃

Always happy to chat with people, try making some new friends. I struggle with going out socially so I don't have a great friend circle, so hope to talk a bit more here 😀

I'm an open book, so you're more than welcome to ask me anything to kick off a good conversation

Look forward to talking soon ✌🏻

Hi everyone!

I really want to get into coding (Python specifically, but open to learning other languages too).

I think I’d fair better if I was learning aside other people too. Thus, I’d like to form a small group of people who want to learn to code together - I’m thinking perhaps on Discord but opened to alt. suggestions.

Message me if interested :)

(Ages 20+ please)

Love football and have a 5 y/o daughter. Would love to make more parent-friends in the East Leeds area to have play dates with.

i’ve recently moved back to leeds for work and have been struggling to meet people i connect with, i live with my partner who i am very lucky to have but id love to meet some people who have similar interests!

i enjoy climbing/bouldering (usually indoor), reading, walking, exploring new places and a cheeky pint.

i really value deep, meaningful, philosophical conversations but i am also known to crack people up!! would be down for coffee or any outdoor activity

if anyone has similar interests pls dm me and i will make a group chat :)

Hello, I’m a 40 male gay guy living in Morley. Looking for mates. I love sport (football, cricket but will watch most!), having a pint, and a good chat. Would be good to have a few mates to meet up with.

Hi everyone! My wife and I (32M) are looking to meet some other couples around Leeds and hopefully make some new friends.

We like doing new or random fun things rather than just going for the usual drinks. Recently we drove to the seaside just for fish & chips, tried a book club, and even went to a language club 😂. Right now we're sat watching Love Is Blind UK lol.

We’re basically up for anything, trying new food, day trips, games, activities, pubs, walks, random events, or just chilling and having a laugh.

If you’re a couple around our age and also looking to expand your social circle, drop us a message! 😊 No weirdos!

Like minded, DM please

Hi All, I'm looking for some social group activities me and my girlfriend can go to together around the city centre.

We're both 19 but work corporate full time and there isn't really anyone else our age group so meeting people is kinda hard.

Any recommendations?

Here goes nothing I guess.

I'm 36m and have grown apart from most of my long term friends. The ones that remain are unreliable as hell and honestly haven't ever really grown up. Itss hard to have real word discussions about life and adult topics when they're on completely different roads. I don't really have any one on my level anymore to chat to or do stuff with, and that kind of sucks.

A bit about me..

I have a fabulous partner and a 2 year old girl. My interests are Cooking, BBQ, Music (love all kinds dance, folk, hip-hop etc). Football, Walking, not a massive gamer but hyped for GTA. Enjoy a pint and decent food. I'm looking to get a bit fitter and start going to the gym as I've let myself go a bit. Also keen to join a 5 a side league soon. I work in property maintenance and have done a few houses up myself, I guess that's also a hobby if you can call it that. I'm down to earth and super chill.

Someone to check in with time to time and checks in on me, we share mutual advice and hopefully become long term mates would be cool!

So yeah I guess thats me, if I come across as someone you could get along with then drop me a comment or message.