Hopeful30 Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I would like to meet someone in an environment that isn't specially catered to meeting singles (bars, clubs, etc.) I feel like there is an unspoken expectation, and automatically people put on a face. I was wondering if you could recommend any places where I can meet a regular Joe?
Gaeta Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Become involved in your local favorite political party, join a group fighting to protect the environment, Animal protection, misc. volunteer work, Church, join a class. 2
Imajerk17 Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 CrossFit, hiking groups, the Home Depot.... CrossFit is especially good....it is generally a friendlt atmosphere, and you utomatically have something to talk about--the shared workout you just went through! 4
CautiouslyOptimistic Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I prefer to work out with all women, so I wouldn't do the CrossFit thing, but I like the rest of these ideas. Also, I've heard the best time to meet single men at the grocery store is Monday night! 2
coolheadal Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I would like to meet someone in an environment that isn't specially catered to meeting singles (bars, clubs, etc.) I feel like there is an unspoken expectation, and automatically people put on a face. I was wondering if you could recommend any places where I can meet a regular Joe? Your correct! Those places are not the greatest way to meet strangers. Some places you can meet are in College, Supermarket, Church, Park, Beach, Friends Party, Your own party. Work (if it's allowed) Airport, On the Plane, In a Train, On Boat, Disney World, SeaWorld, Some meet-up groups you might be interested in, The Movies, The boardwalk, an etc. Places you normally would go or even on a hiking trail. Shoot even if you ask for directions to a place you know how to get too already you can meet someone new that way. Just make sure you ask that other question like I guess your girl friend or wife really takes good care of you? If he answers back that he doesn't have one then you can take advantage of that fact! Some suggestions and quick tips you can land that new guy you are looking into at becoming more than just friends. Good luck!
Gaeta Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 I also heard that one of the best way to meet someone is to tell everyone that you are looking. People love to play match makers. 5
SammySammy Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 Volunteer. Great way to meet people. Hobbies or activities you're interested in.
preraph Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 All the above ideas. Plus get involved with your community. Get on the nextdoor forum for example and start going to neighborhood events and meetings (yes, many are kid oriented - bah). Join meetups but not singles meetups but ones for activities you enjoy: camping out, hiking, jogging, kayaking, paranormal, poetry, music. Get social media updates on community things such as from the police and attend police community meetings and awards ceremonies, etc. You meet not only them but a lot of the community. See if you have neighborhood rec centers like that are associated with the ISD and see what classes they offer cheap.
rushed Posted July 1, 2017 Posted July 1, 2017 CrossFit, hiking groups, the Home Depot.... CrossFit is especially good....it is generally a friendlt atmosphere, and you utomatically have something to talk about--the shared workout you just went through! I second crossfit. The guys in my class were all friendly, social, and very encouraging without that pick-up vibe. Plus the environment made it very easy to talk before and after class. (Bonus is that you know most are fit and financially stable because membership is expensive!) 1
Maggie4 Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 CrossFit, hiking groups, the Home Depot.... Yes! I met a great guy at Home Depot, lumber department. 3
smackie9 Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 Yes! I met a great guy at Home Depot, lumber department. Ya at least you know they have a job and or they are also handy, it's a win win lol. 1
CptInsano Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 Yes! I met a great guy at Home Depot, lumber department. Just out of curiosity, would it have made any difference if you had met him in the plumbing department? 1
d0nnivain Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 I met my husband at a networking / business card exchange. Whatever you do for a living, go to industry events for your work. Other options: 1. Take or teach a class (not professor student but adult education, 1-2 sessions, no grade) 2. Volunteer doing something you are passionate about 3. Attend singles events 4. Join a co-ed sports teams 5. Pursue a hobby; one of my friends met her husband in a ski group 6. Tell friends & family you are open to being fixed up. You never know who knows someone 7. Go to school reunions I reconnected with a guy 2 years ahead of me at a high school Homecoming 20+ years after the fact 8. Get a share in a summer or ski house 9. Go speed dating 10. Get involve in politics. You can make a difference especially on a local level 1
smackie9 Posted July 2, 2017 Posted July 2, 2017 The easiest way is through friends, not always perfect but better than OLD.
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