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Tyrell Grant
Tyrell Grant, 33 Online: Recently
Body Type: Busty
Height: 6′2″
Eyes: Prefer Not to Say
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Bisexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: World traveler and culture enthusiast. Let’s explore the world one city at a time.
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Kelli Glass
Kelli Glass, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Dad Bod
Height: 5′6″
Eyes: Blue
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Prefer Not to Say
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: Master's Degree
Bio: Bookworm with a passion for poetry. Loves quiet evenings with a good novel.
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Daryl Bentley
Daryl Bentley, 31 Online: This week
Body Type: Muscular
Height: 5′1″
Eyes: Hazel
Drinking: Heavy Drinker
Smoking: Vapes Only
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Graphic designer and cat lover. Passionate about art, coffee, and late-night movie marathons.
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Aiden Lee
Aiden Lee, 29 Online: Today
Body Type: Full-Figured
Height: 5′3″
Eyes: Gray
Drinking: Rarely
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Poet and bookshop regular. Searching for someone who appreciates the beauty of words.
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Vicente Holloway
Vicente Holloway, 32 Online: Recently
Body Type: Soft-Feminine
Height: 5′7″
Eyes: Amber
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Never
Sexuality: Pansexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Fashion designer with an eye for detail. Looking for someone who appreciates style and authenticity.
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Jordan Henson
Jordan Henson, 28 Online: Recently
Body Type: Busty
Height: 6′0″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Androsexual
Relationship: Polyamorous
Education: No Formal Education
Bio: Vegan chef and plant lover. Searching for someone to share a cruelty-free life with.
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Meredith Christensen
Meredith Christensen, 28 Online: Recently
Body Type: Lean
Height: 6′0″
Eyes: Green
Drinking: Occasionally
Smoking: Rarely
Sexuality: Skoliosexual
Relationship: Prefer Not to Say
Education: Some High School
Bio: Dog mom and fitness lover. Searching for someone to share morning jogs and lazy Sundays.
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Ayla Pate
Ayla Pate, 28 Online: This week
Body Type: Soft-Masculine
Height: 5′3″
Eyes: Brown
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Frequently
Sexuality: Androsexual
Relationship: Single
Education: Some College
Bio: Singer-songwriter looking for someone to inspire my next hit.
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Ramiro Pollard
Ramiro Pollard, 32 Online: This week
Body Type: Androgynous
Height: 5′10″
Eyes: Gray
Drinking: Trying to Quit
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Homosexual
Relationship: Divorced
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Bio: Bookworm and aspiring novelist. Looking for someone to share cozy nights and deep conversations.
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Jamarcus York
Jamarcus York, 30 Online: This week
Body Type: Stocky
Height: 5′9″
Eyes: Gray
Drinking: Social Drinker
Smoking: Prefer Not to Say
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship: It's Complicated
Education: Prefer Not to Say
Bio: Dog parent and nature enthusiast. Let’s go for a hike with my furry friend.
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Queer dating in Oregon – meet singles, build connections, and start your journey today.

Ever watched a rainbow fade into the Oregon mist and wondered where you belong?

That was me five years ago, standing on Cannon Beach as the Pacific crashed around me. I had just moved to Portland from the Midwest, knowing exactly two people and carrying more emotional baggage than actual luggage. The city's "Keep Portland Weird" mantra felt like permission to finally exhale.

Finding My Queer Family in the Pacific Northwest

Those first months were a beautiful mess. I stumbled into a queer book club at Powell's that became my lifeline. We'd spill from the bookstore to nearby coffee shops, debating queer theory one minute and Oregon trail jokes the next. Through rain-soaked Pride celebrations and quiet hikes in Forest Park, I pieced together a chosen family.

When Connection Feels Impossible

But let's be honest about the struggles too:

  • Dating apps that made me feel like a unicorn specimen rather than a person
  • The peculiar loneliness of being in queer spaces but still feeling unseen
  • Navigating the surprisingly segregated nature of Portland's LGBTQ+ communities
  • Endless coffee dates that fizzled faster than La Croix

Winter was especially brutal. The constant gray skies mirrored my mood as I wondered if I'd made a mistake moving here.

What Finally Changed Everything

Connection happened when I stopped trying so hard. Instead of seeking "queer friends," I followed my passions. The community garden in my neighborhood, volunteer shifts at the Q Center, and a feminist hiking group introduced me to the people who now feel like home.

You're not doing this wrong. The disconnection you feel isn't a failure but a normal part of finding your place. The PNW might seem chilly at first, but there's profound warmth in these communities once you're in.

What's one small way you've found connection here? Or what's been your biggest challenge? Let's keep this conversation going below.