where would a middle aged man go to improve his social life?

Question

in brum to meet nice people,ie ladies! not easy going out on your own.

Answer 1

Get out and talk to people.

Answer 2

Where is brum or what is brum ? I am a middle aged women and I went to a singles night at a local church. It was great. Most ladies that are in your age bracket are interested in a man that has some substance. We will not find that in a bar. Try joining a bowling group , that's always fun.Let people in your life (work place, etc.) know that you are interested in being in the company of a lady. Get the phone book out and find a church that has a singles night. Good luck to you.

Answer 3

My partner and I have just started going to Ceroc classes, (which is a form of dancing). Maria used to go years ago, and talked me into going along. I was really surprised.

Lots of couples, but also lots of single men and women, all different shapes, sizes, and ages. The organisers start you off as couples, but rotate the couples, so you get to dance with 10-15 different women each night. The rest is up to you.

Our meeting starts off with an hour just for beginners, so everyone is in the same situation, and no-one stands out. Very comfortable atmosphere.

If nothing else, it's gets you out the house one night a week, you learn how to dance, and you get fit, and that can only be a good thing. Plus you get to meet women in a neutral venue with absolutely no pressure, which is much better than meeting people over the internet.

There's three classes in Birmingham:

Birmingham Central
Mon 7.45pm - 10.45pm
Glee Club
Arcadian Centre
Birmingham
B5 4TD
Contact: Mark Tughan (0870 241 5093)
Email: [e-mail]
Note: via Hurst Street or Ladywell Walk


Birmingham Sutton Coldfield
Wed 7.30pm - 11.00pm
Jaguar Sports & Social Club
Chester Road
Castle Vale
Birmingham
B35 7RA
Contact: Andy Bragg / Malcolm Bragg (01746 783 185)
Email: [e-mail]


Birmingham Wythall
Tue 7.30pm - 11.00pm
Park Hall
Wythall Park & House
Silver Street
Wythall
Birmingham
B47 6LZ
Contact: Andy Bragg / Malcolm Bragg (01746 783 185)
Email: [e-mail]


Thoroughly recommend it. Certainly wish I'd done it years ago. Good luck.

Answer 4

If I was single, there are about a dozen girls at my gym I'd hit on ;-)

As I always answer to this type of question, just do stuff that you find interesting and the meeting people bit will happen as part of that.

Besides, if you're middle aged and single, you work and then what? Want to meet a woman to date, maybe go the pub with??

How much more interesting would you be if you were a wildlife photographer? Or a healthy walker? So build your social life by building your interests.

Answer 5

You have got to think about the type of lady you would like to meet and common interests you would like to share with a partner and go to where they are.
For example if you would like a lady who is in to cooking sign up for a night class. It has to be easier to meet a lady in that kind of environment get to know her a bit then ask her out for a drink after a class etc etc, than going to a sweaty crowded pub where you cant hear your self think let alone hold a conversation to assertain what someone else is into.
Alternatively if you are a little shy online chat is great. Just be yourself don't force it, enjoy and good luck xxx

Answer 6

I used to live in brum, gosh I miss it.Anyways back on topic.... broad street has some really trendy bars that you have to be over 25 to get in which means you wont get alot of really young girls in there. I cant remember the names but they are on the club street

Answer 7

DON`T go to the internet, you don`t know what you are talking to on there and some (not all) are just looking for lonely men. Try Single Clubs, take dance lessons, some meet in the grocery stores or dept. stores, church is always a good place. GOOD LUCK HOPE YOU FIND SOMEONE WORTHY OF YOU

Answer 8

here's a list....

YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE: contintuing education classes are fantastic to meet both men and women. Not only are you in an environment where you are enriching your mind and socializing BUT the people you meet are doing the same. May I suggest: CERAMICS, OR PAINTING classes or just look up your local college course listing and perhaps call the college to sit with someone who can tell you which classes will have a higher population of people over 30

CHURCH: no...true you will not necessarily see women single all over the place but there are tons of singles mixers at churches and groups for singles who are looking to mingle with like minded singles......it might be worth it to call your local churches to see what they offer for someone who wants a social life that envolves safe/like minded people free of drugs/alcohol and drama

THE GYM: you'd be surprised how many women you will see at the gym nowadays...take a YOGA glass .....just make sure you check the listings ...sometimes gyms will have classes for people over fourty only! you'd be surprised.

Answer 9

why dont you try internet dating, make yourself up a profile on a site and you can correspond with ladies in your area. You dont have to put a picture on so if you are a little embarrassed about the whole thing you can retain your anonymity. Its not as sordid as it sounds and do you have anything to lose? Good luck!

PS ive heard about the Asda thing so its not a bad or drunken answer!!

Answer 10

Its difficult to start having a socila life if your not used to being single. You have to get some good mates and then just take it from there!

Just take things slowly and take your time! Join a gym or a club or take up a hobby and you should find friends.
Then you should start to build up your social life!

Answer 11

Go to the gym, take an Adult Learning Class, learn a new skill, join an Internet dating site, go to bars, restaurants, shops, cinemas etc etc.