Queer people of color (QPOC) are often made to feel on the outside of LGBTQIA+ spaces. Despite being trailblazers in the history of the LGBTQIA+ movement, many clubs, bars, and even community spaces can feel unwelcoming of QPOC, and Latine women are no strangers to that feeling. Whether intentional or not, it can hurt to feel misunderstood by your own community. So it’s important to surround yourself with people who understand the struggles and the joys of being a queer woman. Apps like HER are an incredible resource to find your chosen queer Latine family.
Dating apps, while obviously great for dating, can be just as integral in finding people who get you and building a community around you. If you move to a new city or visit a new town, dating apps can be a great way to find out what’s going on nearby, get a taste of the queer scene there, and meet new people. Even if you’re just at home, there are always new people you haven’t met and new things to experience right on your doorstep. So don’t hold back and keep an open mind. When it comes to dating apps, you never know what can happen.
There are lots of different ways to click with someone – whether it’s love at first sight or just a platonic connection through shared experience. Even if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for yet. Stay open to whatever could happen.