and how to meet people without online dating sites?
2006-06-22 09:57:50 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Because most of the things you used to do when you were younger to find people seem a little stupid or desperate now. I'm 31 and I'll be damn if I'm going to be "That old guy" at the club. You just have to learn to be more creative, try meeting people when you're out grocery shopping... I know it sounds stupid, but really, why not... Check for a ring on the finger, and a quick check in the cart for what they're eating and you already have a clue about what kind of person they may be.
2006-06-22 10:04:14 · answer #1 · answered by SOG Wrath 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, don't knock online dating until you've tried it. I'm your age as well, and yes, it gets harder as we get older, probably because we're at the point where we know what we want and when we see that someone can't fulfill what we're looking for, we know better than to stick around. That's just pointless.
When my ex and I broke up, I was heartbroken. I work long hours and I don't like going to clubs and bars. A friend of mine suggested I go online to myspace and said he'd made many new friends and reconnected with many old ones too. He'd even met some nice girls to take out. I gave it a try and sure, I met my share of jerky losers on there, but no more than I'd meet out there in 3-D. Then one day, I met a guy in one of my groups on there. We started emailing, and I found we had so much more in common than I ever expected. After a few weeks of this emailing, he finally convinced me to give him my number. And he called just as he said he would. Soon after, he convinced me to go out on a date and actually meet him. I did and Honey, I've never regretted it for a second. I found the love of my life in a group for The Simpsons on myspace.
Some advice...give everything a try. Online, offline...get the heck out there and have fun with your life. Get into an activity you enjoy and meet all kinds of people - guys and girls. The more friends you make and people you meet, the more guys you'll meet that you can potentially date. Plus, when you do things you enjoy, you're happy and fulfilled and it attracts other happy & fulfilled people. You never know when you'll find someone special. I never ever thought I would find the man of my dreams in such a weird way. Good luck!
2006-06-22 10:06:28 · answer #2 · answered by SuperJenn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Girl. 30 is young and you should have no problem meeting people. You need to get out more. Really socialise. Go to places where singles hang out like Bars and clubs. I'm not talkin sawdust on the floor places but disco bars where good music is played and your own age group hang out. Go dancing. Best place to meet someone new. But you must appear approachable or guys will avoid you. Good luck. If you're having problems after that you can always call me lol.
2006-06-22 10:04:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The older you get, the smaller the dating pool seems to be AND we tend to become more selective as we learn (through trial and error) what qualities we want and don't want in a partner. Pretty much all the same offline areas apply, with regard to meeting people...the old bars/nightclubs...supermarket...when taking a class for fun or academic betterment...doing volunteer work...joining a community service organization or club geared toward a hobby you enjoy...the gym...the coffee shop...the list is endless...there are people EVERYwhere!
2006-06-22 10:02:57 · answer #4 · answered by S Z 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think one of the best ways to meet great people (not single would have great single friends) is through volunteer work.
Think about the concept of volunteering, now tell me that if that doesn't attract some good hearted people....what would??!!
2006-06-22 10:03:29 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Phil-lys 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because at that age alot of people are married or "committed" It will loosen up for you. In the meantime, keep busy and be active in things. Even women friends have brothers and friends - so you never know!
2006-06-22 10:01:11 · answer #6 · answered by island3girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its onlly hard if you are female. Men have no problem. females just have to get used to the idea that they have to do the chasing when they turn 30.
2006-06-22 10:11:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the time it's excess luggage to contend with and of course lack of money to go out.
2006-06-22 10:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by yandebski 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
find organizations that you feel are important and become active in them. make friends and try not to jump in quickly. being despirate is a bad thing to be, just try to let things happen. hope you find someone soon,
2006-06-22 10:32:58 · answer #9 · answered by smiths j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
relax, it's not too hard. we sometimes make it harder on ourselves, and for what? just be yourself, and go out to meet people.
2006-06-22 10:02:50 · answer #10 · answered by thundakat312 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋