My first time ever dating a *Guy*

[@hgrenm]

Finding a boyfriend on grindr is like finding a full closed bag of chips in the trash

[@lightbringer3271]

How am i supposed to do then, am i condamned to die alone ?

[@canicallyousach]

I'm lucky than because I've had two successful relationships off Grindr..didn't work long term now I'm single but each relationship got longer and longer... I switched my approach though

[@Mindsof-Machines]

lmao literally

[@Dan-xx5jq]

Whoever gets you as their partner is going to be a very lucky guy! Your sense of humor is so adorable.

[@chitchat2047]

Do not tell me you are crushing on the boy 😂❤

[@Passque666]

Humor is in every Persian dude lol.

[@masoudhemayati2945]

@@chitchat2047agree with you both 😂

[@bebopjazz1972]

Oh man, I get it. I made some crazy decisions in my late teens as a Baby Gay. Early 20's were cringey at times too but hey we're young and don't know any better at that time. Thank you for sharing your story!

[@matraeisi]

Oh defiantly cringy, you got that right😂 and I agree when you’re young you know nothing better🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks for watching❤️

[@rajarshiroy8794]

Omg the term Baby Gay is so perfect lol.

[@mariaschmidt1119]

The edits where so cute and you come off so sweet and I like the message here! We were all naive at one point and now with the advances in the internet it's good to let younger singles know what's up! I definitely did some crazy risky stuff and should have listened to my intuition to avoid negative interactions! Amazing work.:)

[@matraeisi]

Omg sad to hear you went through similar risky bad situations, but you know what? At least we learnt from it and know better now.❤️ Hope younger singles watching the video, read your comment as well to know that this is really common and be more careful out there! Thank you🫶🏻

[@johnchukwu2697]

For the fact you knew you were not up for "friends with benefits" at that age shows you knew your worth.

[@alfrzd3140]

The editing is divine 😂😂😂

[@matraeisi]

Literally put my soul into it😂😂 glad you liked it❤️

[@hgonzmart]

This actually reminded me of the concept of "Queer Time Theory" which states that queer people do not experience time in a linear way as straight people do. In other words, the life events that are supposed to happen to people at a certain age do not happen to us. An example would be dating someone of the same sex as we after coming out or not being able to talk about crushes as straight people would normally do earlier in life. There's a great video called Queer by the channel Philosophy Tube that explains all this way better than me. Anyway, loved the story and your takeaways are on point. I'm sure most of us have experienced something like this and lived to tell the tale hahaha.

[@krakenman3132]

that's really interesting but i also think it's hilarious that the theory says we don't experience time linearly, basically saying time doesn't move STRAIGHT for queer people and it's literally the greatest pun to exist

[@johnatyoutube]

We've all experienced all of this. These people are sad. Being innocent and open-hearted is not dumb. The right guy will value who you are. It happened to me across 5000 miles. Now we're married. And I'm grateful every day for him. And, BTW, we met on Scruff. I wish he had a BFF like himself. I'd introduce you. But, stay positive, be yourself, don't settle, and eventually you'll meet the one. In the meantime, welcome what the universe brings you in life to grow, and enjoy living in the moment.

[@LuisGarcia-uj4hn]

You are one funny guy.. love your videos and admire your courage to live your authentic life. Keep on going!!

[@louisalfieri3187]

ADORABLE on every level! Brought back memories and funny!! I’m a fan.

[@juandavidhernandez1333]

You are wise beyond you years, thanks for sharing that story with you first date. I’m also glad that you’re in a safe place where you can be yourself❤👍

[@remusmuscberlin7959]

a story that we have all experienced many times, I also went to meet people in lonely places and waited for the guy, but there was only a pensioner around 80 years old. you are a good storyteller

[@ussyarts]

omg this is so relatable though ! Your so funny when telling the story, literally in stitches but also crying 🙃

[@matraeisi]

Lol thank you❤️ I’m really glad you liked it🥹

[@divaldoenzo4742]

the memes are so on point 'cause is always whats going through my mind

[@PhilipWeisman-dl4ik]

Gay dating! I remember when it technically did not exist until after you were already a couple. Great story and l love your moral wrap up and perspectives

[@hamzaali6061]

I will never get tired listening to you 🖤 love you so much

[@generalonzo]

I totally relate to the extremely optimistic prince charming idealization going on at first 🤡🤡

[@matraeisi]

i kinda feel sorry for us but not really, i'm happy we're so pure😄

[@pheenix1976]

Yep... I was catch fished on my first meet up too. The audacity of some people to think you're not going to noticed the difference when you see them in person.

[@kikko5361]

Dont be so harsh on yourself, we all been there, inexperience and did stupid stuff. There is no need to feel ashamed you had a long jorney and let it be your strengh. Its your story and u learned from it, you got out stronger and smarter and those kind of people on our path are there so we can learn and evolve and leave them behind. Im glad you are more confident and doing well now :). Be proud of yourself :)

[@wotan10950]

You could really be a stand up comedian! Your stories are great, well-spoken, and everybody can relate. I always dated women but, believe me, I could write a book about the crazy people I met. It’s funny now, but I didn’t think it was so funny back then.

[@itsrro]

the way you edit the videos is so 😭😭😭😭😭

[@enricochestri]

Annoying

[@itsrro]

@@enricochestri funny

[@hansherrmannshausen9669]

you are so open about yourself, and your charming sponanteity is a deligth. I guess I am allowed to enjoy ?!?

[@ParvaizRaja]

You brought back my memories of the Park-e-Daneshjoo, way before the internet and dating apps in Tehran. Khosh bash da

[@jayapples1176]

SCREAMING bc the story gets better & better omggg 😂😂😂

[@williamsaltsman6537]

Thank God you are free now to live as you choose. Hope you have a great and fun life!!!

[@muneeraaxo]

The editing >>

[@matraeisi]

Thankss, I’m glad you liked it🥰

[@calblue8694]

Your sense of humor just kills me every time! Dem memes baybeee 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ehparham]

😂😂😂😂😂Loved the story, its so fun hearing these weird stories we experience in iran as queer people😂💕

[@matraeisi]

True, we have it so hard💀 I even have crazier stories from dating in Iran, this one was mild🤣😂😂 thanks for watching❤️

[@krishnahansda2205]

The meme clips in between really made it fun 🤣

[@SteveBonario]

Gets a request for phone number: immediately thinks he's getting married. LOL. Yep, that was me in my early 20's in the 1980s. I just didn't know how to date. I didn't understand that the purpose of dating is "information gathering" (also called, "getting to know someone"). Also, that dates should be fun and not too serious. I would have enjoyed my 20s much more if I'd known this.

[@k.8786]

Love your videos eyyy It gives the feeling of talking with an old friend about stuff. Keep up the good job✨️❤

[@matraeisi]

I’m happy to hear that, thank you so much for your support, I’m really glad you said that cause when I sit down and film these I do it as if I’m talking to an old friend😂❤️

[@emirhan3922]

your story became funnier with the short videos 😂😂 greetings from istanbul,turkiye ❤

[@matraeisi]

Thank you, I’m glad you liked them😂❤️

[@anupamsen5313]

So realtable 😮‍💨😫 back thn in my 19s I was so dumb ... though still I m 🐷... being a emotionally week I was always ended up being emotionally frustrated and I was so dumb back thn tht I also did all this things 😅. I just love your energy and innocent smiles ❤ . I also heard about people who got robbed, raped here also in India who met through Grindr. But thank God that I have been with people who are nice and caring a lot . M 23 now and I think all these apps are both good and bad but it's good to have some experience cause this is how we grow up .......I love watching your videos ❤ love u 💕😻

[@KimRatul]

the short clips are everything>>>>>

[@matraeisi]

Glaaad you appreciate them🥹, thanks for watching❤️

[@ugwunnamdik591]

Bro these Edits are K!ll!ng me!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Love your Vibe!!

[@Jthegreat84]

You’re so beautiful! Your current boyfriend is lucky!

[@revilsdr]

One time my friend set me up on a blind date telling me that the guy looked like Ricky Martin, but when he showed he didn't look anything like that I could have killed her. We still had dinner, but I told him right away that I was not interested in him romantically and it was all good. Better to be honest than lie to the person. I'm sure you have no problem getting dates these stories are very relatable.

[@RafaelLinares-bi3nz]

Mateen I just watched one of your videos for the first time; I totally fell in love with you. I love it when you smile and kind of close your right eye... you look SO SO CUTE... I wish I had had the balls you have now when I was young... things were so different in that then... Now I am very close to my 70's and I have never loved someone... I can still fall in love, but I just cannot come out... I wish you the best of the best! Love ya' Rafa

[@trevoranderson1604]

You're so insanely cute. Thanks for sharing your experiences 😍

[@cutiepiesam5682]

hmmm...you all so lucky able to find first date quickly, im 32 and never dated anyone in my life. Now im curious how love feels like

[@almasterz]

You’re videos are so funny 😂! And really thanks for sharing, I have always been asking what was it to be gay in the Middle East.

[@ronaldello97]

Are you single today? And what's your perspective on finding love? Are you still having hope finding someone?

[@heinkoko1497]

That pillow behind there makes me uncomfortable 😣

[@marcosmoreno8445]

You are so funny, but your story reminds me of how many times we make up stories that never happen and most of the times negative instead of positive. We think that something terrible is going to happen and we are afraid, but it never happens and this is so so typical in peoples lives. It would have been nice and funny to have a date with you 😘🤗

[@knoxxking9071]

This happened to me before idk why it’s hard leaving a catfish in that moment

[@Hp0417]

Great man.. i never date never been in relationship... but i would love too.. so many crushes attraction proposals too.. but never get vibes though they r full almost near perfect.. hoping the best.. anyways thanks to share experiences.. u r adorable.. I like u..😘

[@neemamohammadzadeh8614]

Omg Matin. I took am Iranian gay male living in Chicago! This actually happened to me this past weekend I was catfish. I was so upset. But figured I would make the best of night.

[@Mattmac-yc7qs]

That peach scene from that movie is ridiculous haha 😂

[@amitexo]

Asking if someone is "flamboyant" or choosing not to date such a person, is not homophobic, its simply a preference. Like i don't mind my friends being fem but i definitely do not want my bf or date to be fem, because i'm just not attracted sexually or mentally to effeminate men. Its like saying gays who do not go for bears, daddy, otter or whatever is a homophobe, its ridiculous!

[@karabolefa9487]

You're so real for that one. It's just personal preference.

[@Monom02]

At least, you're already grown up now and all ended up good.The first time I got catfished I got linched and all my family was aware of the thing and my whole life literally passed through my head...the cursed me and my family told me I would go to hell being from a Catholic Christians family...and things got very strange...

[@ismaelmoreno3162]

Hey Matin, I really enjoy and appreciate your videos. Your story telling is amusing and it feels like you're talking to a friend. Keep sharing, you have a lot of insight. Take care!

[@randyboglisch137]

You are sweet, charming, and trusting....i was that way too...life is a string of learning constantly changing..always trust your got...and sometimes take a chance. You never know!! I am a young 70 yrs and i find you very sweet and charming..live your best life always trust your guts. Stay well

[@Xlozeth]

I wish i had watched it before. Great video, I can't wait to see you on new videos. You are amazing!

[@matraeisi]

Thank you, you’re amazing as well, and I really appreciate your support!🥹❤️ also I’m glad you enjoyed the video, I’ll keep posting new ones regularly🫶🏻

[@cucamonga5565]

​@@matraeisi be my boyfriend. You are so cute!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Mat, I love your way of delivering a great part of your past and it sounds like being gay in Iran is no different, except that you could end up arrested or worse!

[@veganjotaro]

1:31 gurl you were so innocent, love that. 😂❤

[@mark102980]

You are amazing and I wish you all the luck in the world.

[@nomadicolours]

*Thank God*. Love your stories. And as a traveler, and from the US, I use WhatsApp. :)

[@stevejones5303]

Awesome, so funny, enjoyed your story

[@Ajusjosr]

that pics so cute

[@damidow6353]

Hey, just discovered your channel, thank you for sharing it was super cool to watch

[@PhilipSteeves]

Sounds like a nightmare!

[@haileeraestout5567]

I Agree #PhilipSteeves

[@MindlessVIRUS143]

LOL I love your editing

[@marlonelias]

He’s good looking!.!.

[@Naikiizz]

The most adorable guy on youtube

[@matraeisi]

Thank you🥰❤️

[@calblue8694]

​@@matraeisi💯

[@razvantasca]

...notice : you have the most beautiful hands, greetings! Your story is very classic, but the way you tell it, is 😂😂😂 all the best❤!

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Good🔥🔥🔥👍n Happy Thursday😀….

[@matraeisi]

I’m seeing this on Friday now, hope your Thursday was great and happy Friday 😘❤️

[@longnguyenhuuhoang9137]

OMG, this man is so pretty and funny. But the green flag usually match the red flags

[@ijustneedmyself]

Super pretty!

[@SojolHosen-m2g]

Help me. I'm gay and I live in a Muslim country. I'm not good here

[@kaceykong9421]

That’s very different from the Iran in my mind. I thought Iranians cannot use any western social media and there are religious police everywhere.

[@PhoenixToluwa]

you are funny AF and handsome af !

[@EphraimNOrji]

The short clips are hilarious😭😭😂😂😂

[@TimothyRowland-kk5bm]

You look so good ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️💜💜💜💜💜💜

[@spikefivefivefive]

Catfishers count on your politeness. You owe them nothing. They're predators.

[@lawrenceharris7369]

You’re very smart Matin.

[@samuelestocado9204]

I feel in love with you now…

[@amirfarzad1935]

Omg,wow i understand u i was in this situation too but in iran Which is so much worse and he was a married man after the second date he told me that and i cut this bcz i was looking for real relationship which one of me dreams is getting married with a nice gay guy😅

[@avamolaei]

We 👏🏼need 👏🏼more 👏🏼vlogs 👏🏼and 👏🏼story time 💗

[@MehdiJamil-rw7tt]

You're so funny and adorable. 😂😂😂 Love u

[@_itssarooh]

Oh the crazy shit we go through as a gay man in Iran😅

[@randombyel]

Bro you're the best story teller I've seen so far :))))

[@charlesbusqueda5531]

beard looks so good in you

[@kensalvatore4672]

you have such beautiful hair

[@ms-oi4gc]

You are so funny. Please keep on posting

[@burellshadlow6958]

OMG!! You were toooo nice to go out with him after he catfished you!! But it was very nice of you to go out with him, but that would've been the first and last date with him.

[@christianespino7009]

Now you're gonna have us wait for the other story, come on!! It's Sunday, I have nothing else to do lol

[@matraeisi]

Omg that’ll take quite sometime😂 maybe next Sunday🫶🏻❤️

[@kennyloo73118]

I think grindr in Iran is very different than they are in the US

[@michaelbliss3419]

So sweet and humble you are how refreshing. 🫂

[@erik_carter_art]

The clips you add to the video are freaking hilarious. xD

[@TCt83067695]

It's the memes edited into the story for me

[@slawero]

When I travelled to Egypt for holiday, I was a bit scared to even open Grinder, let alone using it for dating. You did both in a country where you can get a death sentence if you're caught with another guy. I don't know what to say other than the whole thing you've been put through was pretty f*ed up lol. Turkey was a different story, though - I held hands with a dude when we walked in the most crowded parts of Istanbul - something I could not even do in my own country back then. It'd be interesting the hear how cultural, religious and legal environment in Iran affects how gay men behave when they date, I mean what the safeguards are, how it distorts normal human thoughts and behaviors, do you even think about potential consequences, and so on.

[@Bear_lover123]

3:56 😍😍😍

[@joseph_maltzuk]

Your so adorable and laugh and shy nature is the most adorable

[@stardustlyrics6304]

It very nice to br able to talk about your experience from where I come from it is illegal and can be sentences for 5 years

[@jepoyfern5627]

Hahahaha ur inserts are funny af 😂😂😂

[@jorgemike5223]

شما یک بچه خوشگلی هستید، مگر به یاد داشته باشید its not easy to find a boyfriend in general, but I am sure you will find your dream man soon since you are a very attractive man

[@wk3960]

😂😂😂 I am getting stressed listening to you being catfished and the going on 2nd date with him and friend 😱 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@HimanshuSharma-jj7ml]

You used to wear glasses…please make a video on how to got rid of them

[@ilsolitariobianco2249]

Just 3 months ago i got scammed on grindr that way lol

[@matraeisi]

I’m literally speechless😦, sorry you had to go through that💀

[@walterude6323]

The way this kind of experience would have quickly gone south if it was happening in Nigeria. At some point in this story, if you are a gay Nigerian, you'd have for sure gotten kidnapped, assaulted, robbed or extorted. I'm surprised at how fortunate you were in this experience and how much room Fate gave you to make these mistakes on your first time. Pleased you didn't have to learn from an ugly experience.

[@amgguy4319]

Ummmm . . . I know someone who got Herpes on his first date.