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Old 10-25-2011, 08:55 PM
 
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I'm a 26 year old male, trying to meet single girls 18-27. I'm a shy and introverted person, with some friends, but none I can really go out to meet girls with. I'm wondering what the best spots are in downtown Austin for someone going solo? I've tried stuff like meetup.com, but girls I've meet through there are always in relationships. I'm tired of going without a girl, and I'm attempting to do something about it. People say I look in my late teens to early 20s, and i'm getting close to being thin, so I feel okay about my looks. Any tips?
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Old 10-25-2011, 10:31 PM
 
Location: Avery Ranch, Austin, TX
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I'm a 26 year old male, trying to meet single girls 18-27. I'm a shy and introverted person, with some friends, but none I can really go out to meet girls with. I'm wondering what the best spots are in downtown Austin for someone going solo? I've tried stuff like meetup.com, but girls I've meet through there are always in relationships. I'm tired of going without a girl, and I'm attempting to do something about it. People say I look in my late teens to early 20s, and i'm getting close to being thin, so I feel okay about my looks. Any tips?
Maybe I don't understand what your Theater masters studies involve(d); but I would think a young, straight guy in 'theater' would be golden.
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Old 10-26-2011, 01:18 AM
 
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do yourself a favor. get a wingman and learn some technique. trust me, i feel your pain.

you need to recognize that you're going probably about it the wrong way.

its easier than you think. PM and i'll give you some golden advice
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Old 10-26-2011, 01:30 AM
 
Location: san francisco
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I'm a 26 year old male, trying to meet single girls 18-27. I'm a shy and introverted person, with some friends, but none I can really go out to meet girls with. I'm wondering what the best spots are in downtown Austin for someone going solo? I've tried stuff like meetup.com, but girls I've meet through there are always in relationships. I'm tired of going without a girl, and I'm attempting to do something about it. People say I look in my late teens to early 20s, and i'm getting close to being thin, so I feel okay about my looks. Any tips?
my personal experiences is that its always best to make friends with a cute girl. don't ask her out... or go on dates with her. just be friends with her. she'll be your wing buddy. heck, meet a girl that you have a lot in common with. be her BUDDY. call her "dude", or "hey, man" in a friendly way. then go out with her to bars... i don't know what your scene is but the Good Knight is a cool bar and you'll usually find cute ladies there ALONE at the bar. when you go with your friend be upfront with your buddy and tell her about the girls you like and ask her what you should do. she might even start talking to her for you and bring her into the conversation with all of you 3 together. this works a good deal... plus, the girl that your interested in will be less creeped out or pressured by a guy who's just trying to hit on her since your already with a cute girl. this really really really helps. it's a win-win and can't go wrong. the worst thing that could happen is have that buddy girlfriend of yours fall for you. now how cool is that?

but if you do go solo, i'd say go to a coffee shop instead. frequent one where you see a girl you like there often. maybe she works there... maybe not. it's better if she doesn't work there... but either way these are just my suggestions and its what has worked for me. good luck!!!!

but then again, i'm extremely handsome and charming............... jk not really. if you have the "nerdy" look it seems to be trendy now these days, so you're in much better shape than even me. i'm fat and big mexican dude with long hair.... people don't know what to make of me sometimes haha but confidence is key too. in fact, don't even think about confidence... just be aloof, like a spoiled kid with lots of brains. you don't care if you fail or succeed but you're just there to have fun!

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Old 10-26-2011, 02:05 AM
 
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my personal experiences is that its always best to make friends with a cute girl. don't ask her out... or go on dates with her. just be friends with her. she'll be your wing buddy. heck, meet a girl that you have a lot in common with. be her BUDDY. call her "dude", or "hey, man" in a friendly way. then go out with her to bars... i don't know what your scene is but the Good Knight is a cool bar and you'll usually find cute ladies there ALONE at the bar. when you go with your friend be upfront with your buddy and tell her about the girls you like and ask her what you should do. she might even start talking to her for you and bring her into the conversation with all of you 3 together. this works a good deal... plus, the girl that your interested in will be less creeped out or pressured by a guy who's just trying to hit on her since your already with a cute girl. this really really really helps. it's a win-win and can't go wrong. the worst thing that could happen is have that buddy girlfriend of yours fall for you. now how cool is that?

but if you do go solo, i'd say go to a coffee shop instead. frequent one where you see a girl you like there often. maybe she works there... maybe not. it's better if she doesn't work there... but either way these are just my suggestions and its what has worked for me. good luck!!!!

but then again, i'm extremely handsome and charming............... jk not really. if you have the "nerdy" look it seems to be trendy now these days, so you're in much better shape than even me. i'm fat and big mexican dude with long hair.... people don't know what to make of me sometimes haha but confidence is key too. in fact, don't even think about confidence... just be aloof, like a spoiled kid with lots of brains. you don't care if you fail or succeed but you're just there to have fun!
Thanks for the advice. The problem is meeting the wing girl, would be an ordeal in itself. Like I said, I'm shy and introverted, so I don't really meet people in day to day life, and I won't be back in college till May.

I have a very nerdy personality, but I'm not sure if I have the "nerdy" look, unless I'm wearing one of my nerdy Harry Potter or Video Game shirts which I wouldn't wear to a bar.
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Old 10-26-2011, 04:09 AM
 
Location: St. Augustine, FL. & Austin, TX.
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Mmm, I dunno about going solo... I wouldn't. A friend and I go down to Flying Saucer, Fado, walk Town Lake, etc. We're both single, she's in her early 20's, and I'm 26... Our POV of downtown is; a lot of sleazy guys looking/hoping to get laid. When I'm DT I mainly go to enjoy socializing with friends, and judging the drunk people... I mean, people watching.
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Old 10-26-2011, 05:20 AM
 
Location: central Austin
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Try avoiding the bars altogether! Try volunteering or get a temp job in an area that is heavy with young women -- child care, after school theater projects, animal rescue, become a math tutor at the closest elementary school, you get the idea. Sounds like you'll do better in an environment where you have a task to do. Try church! I hear single guys are a hot commodity there.
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Old 10-26-2011, 05:41 AM
 
Location: Round Rock, TX
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I'd think 18 was too young for you. Stick with chicks closer to your own age...
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:01 AM
 
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I'd think 18 was too young for you.
There's rules, man.

1/2 your age + 7 years.

26 = 13 + 7. He can go down to 20. I guess you're right after all.
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Old 10-26-2011, 06:34 AM
 
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I'm a 26 year old male, trying to meet single girls 18-27. I'm a shy and introverted person, with some friends, but none I can really go out to meet girls with. I'm wondering what the best spots are in downtown Austin for someone going solo? I've tried stuff like meetup.com, but girls I've meet through there are always in relationships. I'm tired of going without a girl, and I'm attempting to do something about it. People say I look in my late teens to early 20s, and i'm getting close to being thin, so I feel okay about my looks. Any tips?
It sounds like you're old enough to use the real on-line dating sites (not meetup.com as that is more for just making friends). eHarmony.com, Match.com, etc. The people on those on-line dating sites typically won't be in relationships and are open to meeting someone like yourself. Walking around downtown by yourself doesn't sound like a good plan for someone who is introverted.
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