Michael (@mikhailgallo) • Collective gay friends app

Michael @mikhailgallo

Brooklyn based. Cat dad of two. Interested in connection and conversation.

Is the feeling of impending doom universal? Between the rise of fascism, unbridled climate change, proliferation of AI, and what seems to be a complete lack of empathy around the world, I’m feeling more detached and dejected than ever. The American dream is dead and it feels harder than ever to find a sense of purpose. Can anyone relate? Any tips for maintaining a positive outlook in a dystopian world?

I really want to get up to get a snack but he’s comfortable so I’m stuck.

Don’t go to massive concerts often but this was incredible to experience live.

Favorite activities include: Long walks in Prospect Park, watching movies at Nitehawk, thrifting, museum trips, Hudson Valley day hikes, gardening, game nights, detaching from reality to achieve a brief reprieve from the perpetual existential dread, and eating delicious food.

Waiting for the tide to come in.

About to head to the grocery store. Anyone need anything while I’m out?

I do it for them.

For an app centered around friendship, I’m a little confused by the emphasis on visual aesthetic. Sense of humor, kindness, intelligence, and shared interests are more important than how you look.

He doesn’t think me being on a new social media platform is a good idea.

Not quite sure how to interact with this app yet. So here’s a bee on my asters. Is this relatable?

One of my happy places to spend a day to evening in NY. If you know, you know.

New to this app. Hi.