“ Greetings, all! My partner and I moved to the New England area about 3 and a half years ago. Its been difficult finding friends due to not knowing where to find like-minded people! Perhaps we'll make new friends through these groups! ”

“ My name is Natalie Rose, or NR, and I just moved to Boston about a month ago. I'm dying to get to know the city better and meet new, open and like-minded people. I'm a photographer, writer and musician, but I'm currently temping to pay the bills. ”

“ Hi! My wife and I are the proud moms of a little guy who was born in March. Catherine, Hank and I are looking forward to meeting other GLBT families! ”

“ Greetings! I need a local meetup because I cannot travel well. I am looking forward to groups where I can meet new people and learn. ”

“ just moved to Allston...Boston University grad student at the College of Communication ”

“ I'm a 30 something woman new to town, and enjoy socializing, games, philosophical debates, fitness, and fun...open-mided, creative and lefty ”

“ My spouse and I plan to adopt foster children within the next year. Unfortunately our house probably has lead so we're in the process of trying to have it removed before we start the process. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to this area and enjoy meeting people who are well read and interesting. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I used to read all the time and now thanks to Netflix am addicted to foreign film. Would love to read and discuss with persons of all points of view. ”

“ I've been buying a lot of gay fiction from Amazon - some stuff is pretty good, some awful. Found one on gay blue collar fiction. About time, not all gays are prissy, svelte and rich. Would like to discuss gay reality in fiction. Anyone else? ”

“ I am a recent graduate of CDIA hoping to get a business going, but also just love photography for fun. My Flickr: http://flickr.com/photos/lelia1225/ and website: www.asher-photo.com ”

“ I'm a 32yr old openly Bisexual (Pansexual) & Polyamorous, tattooed & BBW female. I live in Norwood, Mass with my life partner Isaac who is also Bi & Poly. I'm open to meeting/talking with just about anyone, feel free to drop me a line. take care :) ”

“ I love to read and I would love to have a community to read and discuss queer literature. ”

“ HI, I have been searching the Worcester area to find gay mens social groups so that I could meet new people and find some new friends. I hope to find a network out there soon. Thanks Bill ”

“ I'd like more contact with my community. Humans are social creatures. ”

“ Hi all! ”

“ Hi All, I'm shaun I have three kids two cats (Hunter and Sydney) and my pooch (charley). She's a pug beagle mix...I'm slowly trying to get her used to other dogs. When she's on her leash she has a bit of an agression issue. Looking forward t ”

“ I'm a big Harry Potter fan, but not many of my friends are really into Harry discussions. I'm looking forward to getting together with others who enjoy the series and want to discuss it. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I write lyrics (also sing) but am looking to collaborate with other musicians. ”

“ The librarians I have asked didn't have much info on Lesbian Romance Novels. Perhaps together we'd do better. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because This is where I belong. Full time published author submerged in the current, invalid, culture. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because we gurls have a tough time expressing our selves in an accepting community. I want noting more than to prance in my panties for an adoring crowd. ”

“ Looking to read and discuss good books over some good food and drink (pot luck anyone?) ”

“ I'm a 24 y/o 3rd year grad student in divinity, gender studies, medieval history, and comparative rape/prostitution law/literature. I live in the Back Bay with a very cute little doggie named Spike who sometimes acts like her vampiric namesake. ”

“ cuz im lookin for som1 to tlk to....or maybe a relationship...idk it all depends on who :) ”

“ HI I am going through the most horrendous divorce. I cant even explain on this block because there is so much to tell. But I really need a support group ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I will be moving to Worcester at the end of June and it will enable me to meet new like-minded friends in a healthy manner. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to have more friends here. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet new friends ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn abut myself and others ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I would like to meet like minded people in my general area! ”

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“ I want these local Meetups because I love books and I'm always looking for others who love books and talking about them. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i love to dress although not passab;e and love other cds ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i feel like its important to be active in your community. i just moved home from the west side of the country and am looking to become active in all aspects of the queer community. ”

“ I want local Gay Professionals Meetups because I am constantly searching for people to meet and seem to run into people who only want one thing. I would like to meet others who are goal oriented. ”

“ I want local Lesbian Literature Meetups because i would like to exchange ideas with others about great lit. out there .i want to broaden my horizons and make new and fun friends at the same time . ”