What does it mean when

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On dating apps people say they are looking for friendship? I was thinking of putting that on Hiki since I cant really date at the moment as I am going off to uni in September. Does it mean they like taking it slow or some sort of friends with benefits hidden meaning or something? If not why are they looking for friends of the opposite sex?

I'm pretty sure it means just friends, it is just I don't understand why you go on dating apps and find people of the opposite sex to do it.

They do that just not to sound desperate.

Why are you asking me?

Lots of times people say they are looking for friendship that can maybe develop into a romantic relationship. Or they say they are looking for a serious romantic relationship with someone who will also be their best friend. & they may also say they are also looking for friends in addition to a romantic relationship; maybe like if things don't work out with a potential date, they hope they could still have a friendship with em. I said variations of the 1st two & I meant that.

NT, here...Exactly...I am happily married to my beloved (Aspie) husband...We met in person at a Christian meeting...I have never been on any dating app ever...(I date back to the age of the dinosaurs )...

However, i know that, some NTs are concerned about the image they project...So, they do not want to appear 'desperate', especially some ladies...At the same time, they are probably looking for a lasting relationship...And they know well that friendship is a good foundation for true love...

Also, in their search for love, they are probably working through a process of elimination...As they get to know someone, they may soon realize that they don't want that person not even as a friend...On the other hand, they may like someone as a 'maybe' or potential mate, or even better as 'marriage material'...I know this, because i know a few friends who have met on a dating site and today are happily married...

I hate the thought that some may be advertising themselves as 'looking for friends' when in reality they want 'friends with benefits'...To misrepresent themselves this way, I consider to be, misleading and dishonest...I suppose they'll find their match anyhow...

Anyway, i hope that my NT perspective helps...Have a blessed weekend...Greetings from California...