Online dating: it seems like everybody’s doing it! Even your
grandma has an online dating profile! It’s true. It's a great way to meet a large quantity
of people, but it may not be the best way to meet “quality” people. You’re not
sure you can face another meeting with a guy who’s obviously using a high
school Spring Break weekend photo as his profile pic when you know he’s due to
attend his 25th high school reunion this year.
Maybe it’s time to take a break from your computer screen
and get out and date like the pioneers did it. The old-fashioned way…by meeting
in public. Yes, it will require you to get out of your jammies and leave the comfort
of the sofa in your living room, but if you meet someone nice, just imagine how
much fun you’ll have sitting on that sofa with someone other than your cat.
1.
Volunteer
You don’t have to be a Big Brother or Big Sister
(although, why not?) or spoon soup at a food pantry to pitch in and get social.
You could volunteer to help register runners at a local 5k run. You could spend
one Saturday a month at a local rescue shelter or barn. You could volunteer at
a red carpet event – like a gala fundraiser – where the volunteers are given a
ticket to the event as “payment” for your time and then there you are mingling
with the stars, or at least you might find a single man or two who is willing
to donate to help a good cause. What about a celebrity golf tournament.
2.
Take A Class
No, please don’t sign up for auto
mechanics. We’re certain that you’ll only meet other single women who are also
trying to meet guys. Try something daring like rock climbing, parasailing or trail
bike riding. Or let your passion lead you to a class about wine tasting or
photography. How great it would be if you met a new match and you both already
had something in common!
3.
Go Golfing
Take a lesson, go to the driving range, or
work on your short game on the putting green. Golf isn’t a game just for men
(or Tigers) anymore. It is great exercise and a lot of fun on a sunny day. Put
on something preppy and chic and get out there. No one is a good golfer. That’s
the genius of the game. And you never know, you just might find a nice man
willing to help you work on your swing.
4.
Learn to Play Tennis
You don’t have to join an expensive country
club to learn how to play tennis. Most cities have public courts that are
active and filled with weekend tennis players. And there’s usually a backboard
where you can practice your forehand and serving techniques until you meet
someone to who wants to play you to Love-Fifteen.
5.
Go To An Ice Rink
Here’s a secret about learning to ice skate
when you’re an adult – they put the women who just want to learn to stand up on
skates in the same class with the guys who want to learn how to play hockey.
You’ll have to help each other skate from one side of the rink at the beginning
but six weeks later you’ll be holding hands and going around the oval during
public skate. And there’s hot chocolate in the snack bar while the Zamboni
makes ice. What’s not to like?
6.
Have Breakfast At A Diner
Give up your seat at the coffee house down
the street and see if you can find a seat at the counter of a local diner. You
won’t find as many sensitive pony tail guys at the diner (unless that’s what
you’re into – then you should stay in the hipster coffee house.) Find a place
with a funky menu where you have to ask the cute guy three seats down from you
to pass the salt & pepper for your egg, and jelly for your toast.
7.
Dog Park/Recreation Area
Take a walk! Grab a leash and your favorite
pooch. It’s time to get outside and get some exercise. You’ll never know, the
owner of an adorable Golden Retriever just might be your type. And soon you
just might be taking walks for four. Don’t have a dog, then take your Kindle
and head to the park for a little bit of reading on the grass. Don’t be mad
when that Frisbee lands close to your seat, the guy who threw it just might be
the one for you.
8.
Tourist Destinations
You don’t have to join an international
travel group for singles to discover new landmarks and meet new people. Take
yourself to the tourist spot near your home that you’ve been avoiding and you
just might learn a thing or two about local history, and as a bonus you might meet
someone nice. There’s usually a reason why tourists make these spots so popular
– it can be a lot of fun.
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