Or making up sad internet stories for karma?

I don't really think thats a FU and the FU of allowing it to turn into a snowball can be avoided now. Just be honest about it and say it doesn't matter (because fr it doesn't, everyone does it), then move on and don't overthink it...

Honestly idk what he was doing but I took it up as masturbation.

1 hour of masturbation?? Something is wrong 🤣

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That's fair, but not for natives unfortunately. Dialects have a strong influence.

What is a 23TM?

I have not used Bumble myself yet, but in researching, it seems there is an option to include or limit yourself to not only romantic partnerships, but social and business partnerships as well. Whether or not that social or business relationship blossoms into a romantic one from a platonic one is a whole 'nother branch on the proverbial tree, but it seems that some dating apps are not solely for dating apps.

I wonder if they keep any data on that. Like I strongly doubt the sincerity of anyone using a dating app to meet someone of a gender they could be romantically involved with strictly for platonic friendship. I assume this is for people who are too socially akward to outright say they are looking for romance who are then nonetheless disappointed when it does not occur, and that it occasionally does occur despite having told the app it wasn't what they were looking for.

Bumble does it.

Yes! Thank you so much. He's said this before that he's still confused about a lot of things, and not really ready for stuff - so yes, this also puts things in perspective! Thanks!

I don't think you fd up. With the little info you give or sounds like they might possibly not be ready for themselves. There is likely some interest there but be ready for some crazy as it's often turbulent for a trans to figure themselves out in even the most accepting of communities.

Ok calm down.

He is into you, 100%.

He asked for a kiss, and you only kissed his cheek, you did not breach consent or make him uncomfortable.

It is ok to be silly and romantic and run away because you got flustered, just rail it back a bit so that you can have and maintain grounded expectations.

If you aren't talking recently, it is most likely because YOU have stopped. Ask him if he wants to go out again, he will tell you if he doesn't.

Enjoy yourself, don't worry about how people look at you as long as you stay safe.

Good luck.

Why would a dating app bring people together for platonic relationships?

I hope the apps add filters for hookup, romance, and platonic relationships.

Best to keep her wits about her and keep looking for signs.

So what? You kissed another chick. Whoop dee do.

He asked you first. It was a flirty thing to do that seems completely innocent. Even in a hyper conservative environment. It could have been worse. You could have been holding hands! GASP!

Like someone else posted: Stop over thinking it. 👍

Are there any posts on this reddit anymore from people older than their 20s? Cuz this is getting old.

And over apologizing

It really sounds like you're overthinking it OP

I’m still confident they were looking at them weird because their date legged it, not because of a cheek kiss.

As a guy, if a bird did this to me it'd make my lifetime.

it sounds like in OPs culture you absolutely need to keep it behind locked doors, so perhaps consent for all the things is smart

It’s completely fine. I did the same thing when I was a child, I’ll always remember that first kiss. Not only was I a wee lad but I spoke none of the language