Your opinion on a better dating scene: Seattle or Portland? (Salem: transfer, live in)

[beenhereandthere]

It would be cool to hear from those who have lived in both.
I have (in Seattle/Tacoma for twice as long however). Unless it's just me, the scene in Seattle is better for dating.
I was in my 30's for almost all of my time in Seattle and save for a 2 month stint at my old job, in my 40's for all the time I've been in PDX. I just got a chance to move if I want to, from Portland. One of the reasons why I'm tempted is I've had a hell of a time dating and finding a galpal here. A lot of flakes and confused women (say one thing, then turnaround and do another).
Seattle was not good for that either, but for sure better, in a few instances a lot better, for me, than Portland/Vancouver.
I just wanted to get opinions on it. Again I realize that will be all the answers are, opinions.
BTW, I'm a dude.

[BLAZER PROPHET]

Seattle is better. The women have more money.

[karlsch]

Maybe Portland isn't to blame for your inability to find a galpal. Maybe it's because you are getting old and women find you less desirable.

[subsound]

Maybe that you're not a feelings expressed by an acoustic guitar kind of guy, Seattle would be better.

[hehmke]

The last statement was pretty much right on...Im 26 grew up in Houston,TX lived in Seattle for last three years. After company transfer now live in Portland with a friend who has lived here a long time. He was playing his acoustic guitar for a woman the other night..I laughed when I read your statement .Portland is more of an anything goes mentality when dating. Seattle is very insullated I think with the eastsiders and then Downtown/Capitol Hill/Queen Anne..etc...If you dont live in those areas it is hard to meet people...
Having trouble finding a guy? I live in PDX...I'll date you..

[The Cactus Leaguer]

I have a good friend (he's 41 and divorced and has also lived in CA and FL) who has lived in both for long periods of time... his opinion is that the dating scene is much better in Seattle, but Portland is a better place to raise a family. As much as anything, this reflects the fact that the Seattle/Tacoma/Olympia area is approaching 4 million residents, while Vancouver/Portland/Salem is around 2.5 million. The people are fairly similar, but the scope is different.

[Brandon26pdx]

If you're a single guy of average means Portland's scene won't do you any favors. Not that there aren't *any* quality women around, but make no mistake they're in short-short supply around here unless you've got a thing for granola gals, hobo-chic hipsters or hard-luck cases. I've lived here for almost 10 years starting at 18 so I know pretty well. A "6" in L.A. would be about a "12" in Portland. Almost any other major city would be a better choice for that if you're a single guy. Even Seattle.

[Leisesturm]

Originally Posted by Brandon26pdx

If you're a single guy of average means Portland's scene won't do you any favors. Not that there aren't *any* quality women around, but make no mistake they're in short-short supply around here unless you've got a thing for granola gals, hobo-chic hipsters or hard-luck cases. .

pssst, the women are saying the same exact thing about you guys. Could it be that a certain minority of 'average' men and women are having a hard time recognizing their own... averageness? I say 'minority' because on the whole I see quite a bit of pairing up going on in PDX and environs. Some people don't let a little oat bran get between them and, uh, you know... that. If I were single in PDX I wouldn't be concerned. I certainly wouldn't consider moving to Seattle simply for dating climate reasons! Surely there are other priorities that take precedence??

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[meltinjohn]

I agree with the last poster. Dating should NEVER be a reason to move somewhere.
I think you can hit a few gems in PDX in all honesty. Your chances are no greater anywhere else.
I find no matter where you go its hard unless you take the right approach. I only had to go more places to find its not just the hardest in the east coast and how down south its hard also and so is inland USA to a degree and Im assuming PDX.

[beenhereandthere]

Originally Posted by meltinjohn

I agree with the last poster. Dating should NEVER be a reason to move somewhere.
I think you can hit a few gems in PDX in all honesty. Your chances are no greater anywhere else.
I find no matter where you go its hard unless you take the right approach. I only had to go more places to find its not just the hardest in the east coast and how down south its hard also and so is inland USA to a degree and Im assuming PDX.

Maybe off the subject a little, but I think where you live could make a difference in dating. A lot of single, non LDS folks when I lived in UT really were down on the dating scene there, due the LDS influence. Other places you don't have that issue. Just an example.