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They're mostly there so people can avoid being hit on for being who they are, and to meet others without having to worry about sex or dating. xe the nicM Bing will be the first 'guest Odd angle is that the Gay Nineties i3 probably the. The center's trans-specific (and other gender non-conforming) focus groups are closed door, meaning only people who identify on those spectrums can be there. I've got a big production show coming up next and I haven'. They do social groups as well for LGBTQ+ folks who want to meet outside of the bar or hookup scenes, but those are absolutely off limits for finding people to date or hookup with. If you're looking for dating advice or tips, the Grand Rapids Pride Center (343 Atlas Ave) might be able to help. On another note, GR Pride is June 15th!!! That'll be a good place to meet some folks. Just find who you like, and message them without making your interest all about them being trans. Many aren't going to message first on grindr anyways for fear of transphobia. So if on a dating app, I wouldn't necessarily post that you're looking for trans folks. I don't think you think that way, but that is how it comes off. Hence, why many find this to be fetishizing of trans folks.
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That's a big red flag for many, because it can come off like you're targeting them not because of who they are as people, but because of the "package," they come in. I'm sure you know this, but just in case (and if others are interested).The biggest thing to be careful about is specifically stating you're looking for trans folks. Grindr has been better than I thought for meeting trans folks. I do see trans folks when I go, but again, that number is still very small. It's great for going with people you're already with (or a place to take someone on a first date/meetup for drinks). Not a great physical setup overall for meeting new people. The Apartment Lounge is different in that it's a lounge where you sit and drink, not stand up, move around, and mingle. If you go to Rumors, you will meet LGBTQ+ folks, including trans people, but it's not like they'll be everywhere. While there's still plenty of queer folks there, the fact that it's an 18+ bar makes it a haven for straight college students too. The staff/people working there will not have an issue with anyone of any gender, but the crowd itself is much more straight than it is queer at times. From what I can tell.įirst, the two gay bars: Rumors is OK at best. Not trans, but am pan/bisexual, and have dated trans folks here in GR.