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Cindy Long
Cindy Long, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Bear
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Sapiosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Bookworm with a passion for poetry. Loves quiet evenings with a good novel.
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Elaine Welch
Elaine Welch, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Soft-Masculine
Height: 5′4″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Demisexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Currently a Student
Bio: Engineer by trade, musician by passion. Looking for someone who appreciates both logic and creativity.
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Crystal Weber
Crystal Weber, 28 Online: Today
Body Type: Slim
Height: 6′3″
Eyes: Violet
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Prefer Not to Say
Bio: Makeup artist and self-care queen. Looking for someone to binge-watch beauty tutorials with.
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Dale Phillips
Dale Phillips, 29 Online: Recently
Body Type: Slim
Height: 5′5″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Heavy Smoker
Sexuality: Queer
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Trade School
Bio: Entrepreneur and coffee connoisseur. Always looking for the next big idea.
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Shayna Sawyer
Shayna Sawyer, 32 Online: This week
Body Type: Petite
Height: 5′3″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Graysexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Trade School
Bio: Gardener with a love for sustainability. Let’s grow something beautiful together.
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Ricki Shaw
Ricki Shaw, 29 Online: This week
Body Type: Voluptuous
Height: 5′4″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Social Smoker
Sexuality: Gynosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Trade School
Bio: Tea connoisseur and cozy bookshop explorer.
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Marissa Conner
Marissa Conner, 33 Online: This week
Body Type: Hourglass
Height: 5′11″
Eyes: Red
Drinking: Prefer Not to Say
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Graysexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Pastry chef with a love for chocolate and all things sweet.
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Draven Rich
Draven Rich, 31 Online: Recently
Body Type: Hourglass
Height: 5′4″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Sapiosexual
Relationship: Single
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Gardener and tea lover. Seeking someone who enjoys quiet mornings and blooming flowers.
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Karl Mckay
Karl Mckay, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Busty
Height: 5′11″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: PhD
Bio: Tech nerd and gamer. Can you beat me at Mario Kart? Let’s find out!
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Abbie Figueroa
Abbie Figueroa, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Compact & Petite
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Frequently
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Master's Degree
Bio: Passionate about animals and sustainability. Dreaming of a simple, happy life.
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Finding Your Rainbow in the Desert: My Queer Journey in Surprise, AZ

Have you ever felt like the only splash of color in a beige landscape? That was me three years ago when I first moved to Surprise, Arizona, wondering if I'd ever find my people in this sprawling Phoenix suburb.

My First Year in the Valley of the Sun

I still remember driving down Bell Road, the summer heat making the asphalt shimmer, wondering if I'd made a terrible mistake. The master-planned communities and strip malls didn't exactly scream "queer-friendly." Those first months, I'd drive 40 minutes to Phoenix just to sit in a coffee shop where I might see another rainbow pin or pride flag.

When Desert Life Gets Lonely

The isolation hit hardest during holidays when:

  • Local gathering spaces felt heteronormative
  • Dating apps showed matches 25+ miles away
  • Making friends meant coming out repeatedly
  • Finding affirming healthcare required extensive research

Creating Oasis Where There Was None

Eventually, I stopped waiting for community and started building it. I discovered that Surprise has hidden pockets of queer joy if you know where to look.

Start with virtual connections through local Facebook groups like "West Valley LGBTQ+" before venturing to in-person meetups. The library hosts inclusive book clubs, and some local coffee shops have become unofficial havens.

Remember, authenticity attracts authenticity. Being visibly yourself—even in small ways—draws others to you.

You Are Not Alone in Surprise

The desert teaches us that life thrives in unexpected places. Your queer family exists here too—we're just scattered like wildflowers after a rare desert rain.

What spaces have you carved out in unexpected places? Share your story below!