Where do 40 something singles go to meet people?

Question

I have not had much luck with internet dating and I don't want to go to bars. If you know of something/someplace specifically in the DFW area, TX that would be the greatest!

Answer 1

DFW used to have a really neat social meeting operation that functioned at two levels: one mostly big and social and the other smaller and Christian. The basic Idea was to give people something in common for the evening, so people were assigned to groups of 8-10 at random as they came in and the groups met for an hour or so and discussed the question(s) of the evening in small rooms (hotel rooms mostly). Besides having time to look over the 5-6 people of the opposite sex in the group, the topic gave the chance for discussion when the whole group reassembled for noshes and drinks. The large group was paid admission that covered noshes and a couple of drinks; the small group was "bring something to eat" or pay.
Don't know if this is still around.
Otherwise some possibilities are co-ed athletic events (volley ball, baseball, tennis) sponsored by churches, YMCA/YWCA's, city rec centers; arts related tours of museums and gallery openings and art fests; and neutral open events like the balloon fest at Celina this weekend (if it stops raining) or Plano later on; heritage days that are common in the fall, harvest events.
I think the important thing is to find things you are interested and can talk about without having a formal presence (like to to a play or movie expecting to pick someone up) and get away from the formal stalking of the bars.
Depending on your attraction or aversion to churches, many in the DFW area have singles groups that have non-religious activities - sports, arts, etc. When I was single, I found a group to have Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner with almost every year that I wanted to in several different churches without being forced into a commitment to join any of them. In some cases, the events were tied to a charitable act (like singing carols at an old folks home) that I had no problems joining in.
The key in some cases is simply saying, "This has been fun, I'll be coming back. Could I ask you to join me in a snack or coffee before you go home?"

Answer 2

Try an interest type of group that you enjoy....that way you will be with others that have the same interest. Dancing? Sports?
Going to shows and theatres? find a singles group?

Or try church. Don't think the Internet is a good idea.

Answer 3

What do you love doing? Then find a group/club involved in that activity. If you like reading, join a book club, if you like working out, sign up in a gym. Its always easier to connect with others who share the same passion.

Answer 4

Library, shopping malls, go for younger girls. If you're 40, you should have everything a girl wants. Common, people at 40 already have mistresses.

Answer 5

If I were single, I'd go on a single's cruise!! Sounds like so much fun!

Answer 6

e-harmony .com works like nothing else. SIX (3 couples) of my friends are so happy they went that route!
Congratulations that you don't want to do the bar thing.

Answer 7

I know of many people who meat in church. GOD can be a good match maker. People are probably the most honest while in church i would think.

Answer 8

trying doing the things you do daily. go to the shopping mall, go grocery shopping, walk with your dog (if you have one).. and maybe you may find someone who do the things you do and have some common interests.

Answer 9

try this site for it is free and you dont pay a thing ,,plentyoffish.com ,never know!

Answer 10

jobs, friends' friends,