Show Threads Show Posts. Go to Page Please register to participate in our discussions with speed million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. View detailed profile Advanced or search site with Search Forums Advanced. I was originally going to post this on the ongoing thread about "dating in DC", but looks like that's getting a bit off topic.

Anyways, just wanted to give my opinion on this subject and see what others had to say - both men and women. So, I just thought I'd share with you the best ways to meet singles again, my op : 1. Meetup Groups: This use to be my "hunting ground" for honing in on women. Best part of this is that you have a sense of who is coming to which event dating sometimes people bale but usually I found that my targets showed up. I think this has probably got to be the best way although you have to go through a lot of shizatz, e.

Bottom line, if you're a normal, moderately decent-looking guy who can carry a conversation and don't appear creepy, this is a great way to meet girls.

Only downside, and this has happened to me on more than one occasion, you date a girl, it doesn't go well and then you wind up seeing them at another dating event s But there's a meetup for everyone and this is great since you get to actually meet people with some common meetup.

For pretty much all ofall I did was hunt the meetup groups. The bad part: sinceMeetups have been full of dudes and now they're basically a sausage-fest. This wouldn't be bad if there were tons of attractive women that went to these things, but it's always been a "diamond in the rough" playing field, and even now you have unattractive women getting hit on by 2 or 3 dudes at a time.

Online: This typically blows for guys since the guy to girl ratio is like or something high like that. But, if you're moderately attractive and spend time to "shotgun" greetings out it's a numbers game, trust me speed, then you might get one or two nibbles you can turn into a good thing. For pretty much all ofthis is all I did and I was going on two or three dates per month with mixed degrees speed success. I never actually dated anyone doing online beyond 3 or 4 dates, but made out with a good portion of them and got lucky once.

It sucks but next best. I can't tell you the dating of times I sat at a common table with a bunch of strangers and meetup to start a convo with a girl, only to get shot down in front of everyone. These dating, I'm very careful to put my feelers out there before I step up my game at one of these tables. I usually do the table since its more relaxing Speed Dating: Well, I never actually tried this but I hear that they usually need more guys than girls, although everytime I see speed of these events on Meetup, it appears the opposite.

I spoke to two women not all that attractive who went to these things and they told me that I'd do really good there since I'm "normal", moderately attractive and sociable. So, the bar seems quite low dating since I don't think I'm all that attractive not a confidence thing, just realityalthough I do think I converse pretty easily. May have to try this but judging from the meetup leaked onlyfans alexis texas that went, not sure if I want to be stuck talking with some of these gals - I'm sure the same goes for women who have to meet weird, unattractive guys as well.

Clubs and Bars: I hate clubs so I rarely go. The few times I did, I just didn't feel like making an effort to play "baller" and yell at the top of my voice so women can hear me. Bars are another thing but on a Fri or Sat night, they minus well be clubs. Ever been to the bars on U St? Also, I've never managed to penetrate the circle of girls that come 5 or 6 deep to any substantial level.

The Gym: I've been going to a gym for the last 10 years and I still don't know if women like being hit on there. I guess if you're an Adonis then they wouldn't dating sites being hit on if they were squatting on the toilet, but I'm talking about speed average guy dating. I have a feeling that meetup like going to the gym, doing their thing and then taking off - that they don't view it as a social event where you chit chat and hang out.

Could I be wrong? I know this one girl gave me some decent vibes once but it was tough chatting speed her since we were both doing our own things. Grocery Store: Has anyone actually met somebody at a grocery store? Seems like something that only happens in the movies. What do I say, "hey want me to speed you pick out a pair of melons and then we can get a cup of joe after that? I know there's a girl on the other post that said just come on over and do it meetup yeah, easier said than done.

Coffee Shops: See Grocery Store. Besides, I think douches only hang meetup at coffee shops - seriously, you're not that cool and we all know you're just surfin porn.

What's your take? I think happy hour with friends is okay but I never met anyone outside my social circle doing one of these things. Sometimes a friend would invite a girl but I'd be wary of this and lay low just in case they wanted her for themselves.

Basically, HH with friends is fun for me but I have the feeling that for most people, it's just a time to unwind and hang out - nothing more. I personally don't think any of the above is very good if you want to meet a woman at least for a long-term relationship. Although it's never happened for me, I do think the meetup best meetup may be through your trusted friends, or a hobby that you enjoy doing. Even the gym, although that offers limited space to talk between what you're really there to do, dating you mentioned in other words.

But IMHO don't ever try to make a relationship out of someone you meet at a bar, which you've touched upon already! I know people in this area seemingly have to so little time to socialize, but when you throw alcohol into the mix it clouds perceptions greatly, and there's a stigma attached to meeting in a bar, at least for me in any case.

Maybe I'm somewhat of a purist or nostalgic and believe I'll meet my future wife in a more natural setting. I realize that's not everyone's experience though, and maybe they met and made a happy dating through friends meeting up in a pub on speed afternoon after work.

I was really referring to being at a bar with that purpose in mind. Anyway, to me the best way is when you least expect it and aren't trying. Trust in link, my friend. I've always thought meetup would be a good way to at least make new friends.

I am going to start trying those kinds of things more often I've only ever been to one since moving here. I'd give that another shot if I were you It can be tough but I think meeting people through a common interest is always a plus.

And once in a while you meet people randomly when you least expect it on the metro, on the bus, etc - it definitely happens dating me now and then. So I wouldn't try and force it to much! Read your post, and didnt see anything about Hosted events, birthday parties, cookouts, pool parties, tailgate at sporting events, graduation parties, parties at the park etc. Meetup meet people if you dont go out, and meetups really dont count.

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At those events there is no speed, and you meet tons of interesting people. Originally Posted by vicnice. It's easier to approach people when you know you have at least 1 common interest, and usually special interest groups are smaller and get more "regulars" than the larger groups. For example I've attended some volunteer meetups, as well as some meetups involving current event discussions.

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