Totally get where you’re coming from! I was skeptical too, but then I found https://anonchat.com and decided to give it a try. I was honestly surprised—most people there are genuinely looking to chat and share stories. I ended up talking with people from all over the world—one person was in Japan, another in Canada—and we shared funny stories about everyday life. The anonymity really takes off the pressure to “perform” or act a certain way, which made me more relaxed. Of course, there are some trolls or weird messages, but you can just skip or block them. I even found myself looking forward to logging in and seeing who I’d meet next. It’s fun, surprisingly safe, and gives you that casual connection you sometimes crave without any strings attached.