Dating apps feel saturated now, so I’m curious how people in India are actually using Instagram to meet and talk to girls naturally. Most advice online feels very Western and doesn’t really apply here.

I wanted genuine advice and real experiences from people who’ve actually had success through Instagram. How do you start conversations without sounding creepy or desperate, and do story replies work better than random cold DMs? Also, how do you tell the difference between high interest and low interest girls early on without wasting too much time?

Another thing I’m curious about is how guys attract girls who have public profiles or a lot of followers naturally. What kind of profile, lifestyle content, or vibe actually works? And how do you build a good following/social proof without following thousands of girls yourself?

Would also like to know how long people usually text before moving to WhatsApp or asking to meet, and what are the biggest mistakes Indian guys make while texting girls online.

Looking for practical Indian context advice and real experiences instead of generic “just be confident” answers.