caz83 Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 have recently been through a break up (in April) from my boyfriend of 4 years who I lived with. I have therefore now found myself back in my home town (where I havent lived for 6 years!) and living with my parents. I am not in a rush to meet anybody else, I know how it works, that you will meet someone when you dont expect it. But I am just wondering, where do you meet people?! My problem is, I have lived away for 6 years, so I have come back to my home town and none of my friends are really around anymore so I cant go out to meet men because I have no one to go out with, I cant meet people through work because I am a primary school teacher which is well known for being a female dominated profession, and I dont really have a social life anymore because like I said, I dont have any freinds here anymore and so I am stuck sitting in with my parents. How can I go about meeting someone new? I am not keen on fating websites because, although I could do the online chatting I wouldnt have the courage to actually meet anyone in person that I have met online.
torranceshipman Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I know you aren't keen on online dating but I've had so many fun and cool dates via online dating and now I've met a very special person! I'd really recommend it...the first couple of dates you go on can be a bit scary until you are used to it, but as long as you screen people way before you meet them, you should have a diverting night even if the person isn't romantically right for you. As for other ways, if you're in your 30s, or older than college age basically, and don't have a vast extended network of contacts or the type of job that makes you meet new people all the time then...this is a pretty good way to go! Not saying it can't happen another way but online can really increase your chances and dating online doesn't stop the rest of your normal life and normal chances to meet people from happening. Plus the emails can be hilarious (-;
boogieboy Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 I say screw online dating and go to bars and sit there with your drink. Women rarely go out alone, men in bars know this. When theres no friends to stand block, you will have your pick of the litter coming at you constantly if you chance going out solo. Dont worry about what anyone thinks about you, just do it. Just make sure you filter these guys out carefully so you dont have to deal with guys who only want a one night stand...thats the majority there.
MrFun Posted October 21, 2009 Posted October 21, 2009 Even better than bars and clubs is the street. See a nice guy. Smile. Say "hi, got the time?". Talk a little. Say "Hey, it was nice talking, I need to run, but give me your number, we should talk again and go for coffee". Most of the time the guy will be shocked but will give you the number and LOVE IT. Do it before you think about it.
joeLove Posted October 22, 2009 Posted October 22, 2009 Hit the reset button !!! I think the best way to meet people is to socialize. Join some group of people, you have similar interests with. Maybe a gym, many a Dancing class, maybe some group fitness thing, maybe even at church or some alumni club ... anything that allows you to meet new people. How about learning a new language? take some Continuing Education classes ... learn how to cook, how to invest, become a fan of a team, and go where the fans meet... The key really is ... find people common interest. if you don't have any hobbies, try to find some hobbies ... you can also use the meetup.com site ...
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