i'm from nyc (well just outside originally --at border of yonkers/bronx)...and I'm gay and i am finding it more and more difficult on my own to go out to bars/clubs/restaurants---as everyone knows nyc is incredibly expensive....any suggestions for cheaper alternatives....by the way i have very few friends and nobody to go out with at all....
2007-01-05 13:04:43 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Yes, I am experiencing this a lot now because I'm a student again and have to really watch my expenses. Plus where I am studying there is only one gay bar where everyone knows everyone else (kind of confining) and where the "gay disco" is open only on Sunday nights (I typically have a LOT to do early on Monday morning)... Some years are like this, and you just have to tough it out. One of the other replies above mentions taking advantage of the gay special interest groups that exist in your area. Certainly NYC has scads of these, so don't delay. Get on out there and meet some nice folks!
2007-01-05 13:19:27 · answer #1 · answered by fall2005buseng 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just bought groceries for the next 2 weeks and only spent $6. It's possible to afford to go out, but sometimes it isn't easy. Maybe try meeting people at other places than bars and clubs and avoid restaurants entirely.
2007-01-05 23:49:09 · answer #2 · answered by carora13 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about NYC, but Denver has dozens of lesbian and gay social groups. You can be in a jeep club, or a bicyclist or a Sierra Club member or in a book club - the list goes on and on. Heck, I have a friend who is in a nude square dancing group !Another way to meet people is through the MCC church - even if you're not religious they have all kinds of social events and opportunities to volunteer, which is another way to meet people. Visit your local gay and lesbian community center and good luck. It is a drag not having money, but it's not all all essential to have money to have fun.
2007-01-05 21:11:52 · answer #3 · answered by jane7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple, byob first second, save up money even if it takes a month to go out and go to places you know you will meet people. If your not sure where just look it up on the internet. You can find hot places to meet other gays that way.
2007-01-06 04:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are right, New York is very expensive. Unless you can move to Miami, Florida -- like many other New Yorkers -- I do not really know what to suggest you.
2007-01-05 21:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Kedar 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The local library! The internet.
2007-01-05 21:13:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Central Illinois and its not much better here, Wednesday was my payday, I just chose to stay in tonight.
2007-01-05 21:08:24 · answer #7 · answered by Drew 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
come to southern Illinois. it is cheap here.
2007-01-05 21:07:34 · answer #8 · answered by gunnerbstrong 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe me, you are NOT alone.
2007-01-05 21:22:38 · answer #9 · answered by pinkrosegreeneyes bluerose 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋