QUOTE(LameStudent @ Nov 12 2023, 08:29 PM)
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Hey guys, a bit of context since people say I'm an unusual case. I was born in KL, a single child and early in my life my family moved to Terengganu and we live there for over 2 decades until I decided to moved back to Subang Jaya in 2019 where I used to live at as a kid. I thought that by moving back here it would be easier for me to meet people but then the pandemic happened and I've transitioned to a full time online business owner with little incentive to leave the house plus I'm also caring for my now sick parents. I'm an introvert and don't have many friends nor family and whenever I tell my close friends I'm looking for a women to chat and hang out with (they always assume or tease me that I'm looking to marry or have sex so I stopped bringing up the subject). My parents are mixed therefore I mostly speak English and despite being Malaysian, people have been asked me many times of my race and religion probably because I'm nondescript. Being an introvert, I am also camera shy so dating apps are something that makes me uncomfortable.
My question is, how do I meet women in Subang Jaya/KL? I tend to favor bookstores but I'm too chickenshit to approach women there and being an introvert I've never been to clubs or social events (I honestly don't know how). I do have a car and I rarely, if ever go to KL as I'd rather be watching over my parents plus I don't know where to go or what to do there, the most I've done is park in front of KLCC and took a photo at 9pm and drove back home, which is kind of pathetic now that I'm reading what I'm typing!
I've seen so-called pickup artists on Youtube that make it look so easy-- approaching women and asking for their number but I always felt like I'd probably creep them out! With such a small social circle, basically no family members and zero knowledge on what to do in Subang/KL, is all hope lost?

Couldn't help but chuckle a little, because this is somehow so adorably innocent.
You're right, your circle is pretty small so the only way is to expand it. And in order to expand your network, you have to get out of your comfort zone and meet people. I know, there are people who dread this. But other than books, what else appeals to you? Seriously, if you're into hiking, I think joining those random Hiking group to meet people, sweat it out and mingle, is a great opportunity for you to get started.
You'll have to look around for certain interest group/ community and try joining a few. Who knows? you might even make new friends and able to have more activities.
Oh yeah, some people enjoys cosplay or anime. You can also consider joining those circle (beware of drama) if you're into those.
Don't get into those YouTube videos where they pickup girls. Don't be surprised that some are staged, and also due to cultural differences, Asian girls may not likely to respond the same way. Watch/ read something that you find will work for you.
QUOTE(thkent91 @ Nov 18 2023, 02:24 PM)
Can attend those fitness class. Aim for those female oriented type of exercise class
Alternatively, cooking and baking class
Attending seminars or those CDP class also can network
Takudan is right, be careful when you talk about fitness class or gym. Approaching other female members with some kind of intent could be wrongly interpreted and if you acted odd, you may be labelled by everyone as a pervert. lol don't be surprised if the club manager asked to see you one day
I find it rather odd that people join activities with sole mindset of looking for potential partner/ date. Go with an open mind to make new friends (male/ female) and expand your network. If you're lucky to meet someone potential, then its all the better. Otherwise, activities should be done with the aim of one's wellbeing, filling interest, learning new skill, having fun etc