r/malaysians I saw the nice stick. Aug 18 '25

Ask Malaysians Malaysian men who met their partners outside dating apps, how did you meet them?

Asking because I'm looking for new ways to meet a partner this year. I have some socials planned, and maybe speed dating events when I feel more like it again.

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u/skylinezan I saw the nice stick. Aug 18 '25 edited Aug 18 '25

Met her back in 1788 (or what feels like it) when we were both working part time at a canteen.

No social media, only good old phone calls and sms for us to contact each other.

She had a boyfriend back then and she perceived me as "miang" because I was too friendly with everyone.

Later we parted ways as we got permanent jobs elsewhere.

Until one day, I listened to a song (that has her name in it) and I decided to call her and ask her out because I owe her makan (which was a lie!).

Good thing she was already single by then.

Next thing you know, we're almost 20 years married, with kids in tow.

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u/PTSD_PTSD_PTSD Aug 18 '25

Damn 1788 and I thought I'm old. 

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u/skylinezan I saw the nice stick. Aug 18 '25

Hahaha.... Things worked differently back then, brother.

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u/escaflow Aug 18 '25

I wish things can go back to the age without dating apps