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Is there any realistic or practical way, venue, etc. for a guy to be able to look for love on a 1-on-1 or small-group basis, without having to resort to online dating? Every single experience I have ever had in large groups looking for romance has been traumatically unsuccessful, and as an introverted person who is also shy, I have never felt comfortable in large groups. At the same time, in the absence of online dating, I don't know of any other real methods to be able to meet women on a (preferred) one-to-one basis, or alternatively, a small-group setting. I tried online dating hoping it could assist me with this, but it only resulted in disaster, literally thousands of dollars wasted on almost exclusively first-date only events, and heartbreak. I even tried hiring a dating coach and it didn't work out either. I also tried expensive brick-and-mortar dating services that were not online, and ended up with nothing but thousands of dollars out of pocket there as well. Any thoughts/ideas please?
Is there any realistic or practical way, venue, etc. for a guy to be able to look for love on a 1-on-1 or small-group basis, without having to resort to online dating? Every single experience I have ever had in large groups looking for romance has been traumatically unsuccessful, and as an introverted person who is also shy, I have never felt comfortable in large groups. At the same time, in the absence of online dating, I don't know of any other real methods to be able to meet women on a (preferred) one-to-one basis, or alternatively, a small-group setting. I tried online dating hoping it could assist me with this, but it only resulted in disaster, literally thousands of dollars wasted on almost exclusively first-date only events, and heartbreak. I even tried hiring a dating coach and it didn't work out either. I also tried expensive brick-and-mortar dating services that were not online, and ended up with nothing but thousands of dollars out of pocket there as well. Any thoughts/ideas please?
Damn bro I feel you and it's being lonely that is also hurting you from what it sounds. I would reccomend not spending money and work on yourself because as I have been told it's not that hard especially when you have fundimental values.
Is there any realistic or practical way, venue, etc. for a guy to be able to look for love on a 1-on-1 or small-group basis, without having to resort to online dating? Every single experience I have ever had in large groups looking for romance has been traumatically unsuccessful, and as an introverted person who is also shy, I have never felt comfortable in large groups. At the same time, in the absence of online dating, I don't know of any other real methods to be able to meet women on a (preferred) one-to-one basis, or alternatively, a small-group setting. I tried online dating hoping it could assist me with this, but it only resulted in disaster, literally thousands of dollars wasted on almost exclusively first-date only events, and heartbreak. I even tried hiring a dating coach and it didn't work out either. I also tried expensive brick-and-mortar dating services that were not online, and ended up with nothing but thousands of dollars out of pocket there as well. Any thoughts/ideas please?
Speed dating? I know it sounds like a joke, but speed dating is a small group setting, and you get to meet women one on one.
I've done it twice. I actually enjoyed the event itself. You get 6 minutes to talk with every person, then decide if you are interested in seeing them again. You indicate at the webpage anyone you want to see again, and if they want to see you, you get a message back.
I've gotten a few dates out of it with very nice people. Haven't met Mr. Right, but that's okay.
Speed dating? I know it sounds like a joke, but speed dating is a small group setting, and you get to meet women one on one.
I've done it twice. I actually enjoyed the event itself. You get 6 minutes to talk with every person, then decide if you are interested in seeing them again. You indicate at the webpage anyone you want to see again, and if they want to see you, you get a message back.
I've gotten a few dates out of it with very nice people. Haven't met Mr. Right, but that's okay.
Just Google Speed Date (name of your city).
I went to my first Speed Dating event on Election Night. It was fun and while I didn't meet anyone that it seems will develop into a relationship, I was encourage enough to try it again. I think I learned a few do's and don't through the experience so hopefully I am more successful next time.
Large groups, meaning maybe I guess anything more than say 5-10 people max? I just feel more comfortable in these kinds of settings, vs. say a place there was 30-50+ people present, or something similar.
So you've spent money on dating coaches? What do they tell you? What's going on?
Long story short, it was ultimately a complete waste of money, b/c the dating coach did not deliver on the services they had offered. They offered to provide advice, feedback, etc. on specific local dates once a woman agreed to go out with me, before and after the date, to try to increase the odds or the chances of a second date. Also offered to help me locate compatible women on online dating sites, that kind of thing, and providing suggestions to help me improve my overall technique. The most they actually provided as a service was the dating advice component only, and they did not render the other offered services, despite me reminding them multiple times that they had in fact said they would do so. It didn't work out in the end, at the cost of several thousand dollars of my money lost.
Long story short, it was ultimately a complete waste of money, b/c the dating coach did not deliver on the services they had offered. They offered to provide advice, feedback, etc. on specific local dates once a woman agreed to go out with me, before and after the date, to try to increase the odds or the chances of a second date. Also offered to help me locate compatible women on online dating sites, that kind of thing, and providing suggestions to help me improve my overall technique. The most they actually provided as a service was the dating advice component only, and they did not render the other offered services, despite me reminding them multiple times that they had in fact said they would do so. It didn't work out in the end, at the cost of several thousand dollars of my money lost.
How much would you say you've spent in your quest for a meaningful relationship? I only ask because you've mentioned spending thousands, which made me curious. Do you think all of what you've spent has been a waste or do you feel like you got something out of some of it?
How much would you say you've spent in your quest for a meaningful relationship? I only ask because you've mentioned spending thousands, which made me curious. Do you think all of what you've spent has been a waste or do you feel like you got something out of some of it?
To be 100% honest, what I really wanted was a long-term relationship with the potential for more, with a lady who had a kind heart, someone to grow old with, and to have the blessing of that one truly special person in your life. By that measurement, I can only conclude that have failed miserably, alas Thousands and/or up to tens of thousands of dollars over about the past 10 years, and only a lot of first dates, maybe 2 or so second dates, and no third dates ever.
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