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Old 08-12-2009, 04:54 PM
 
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I am a single woman in my early 30's and am debating between moving to the Bay Area or Seattle. I was wondering how the dating scene is there for women. It seems to always rank highly in those "best cities for singles" polls. Recently it ranked #1 in Marie Claire, claiming it's the best city in which to find men.

Like most women, I am interested in meeting educated, cultured, respectful men....who approach women and are friendly.

I was wondering if anyone had any opinion to share regarding the quality and eligibility of the 30 something men in Seattle.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:17 PM
 
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I am a single woman in my early 30's and am debating between moving to the Bay Area or Seattle. I was wondering how the dating scene is there for women. It seems to always rank highly in those "best cities for singles" polls. Recently it ranked #1 in Marie Claire, claiming it's the best city in which to find men.

Like most women, I am interested in meeting educated, cultured, respectful men....who approach women and are friendly.

I was wondering if anyone had any opinion to share regarding the quality and eligibility of the 30 something men in Seattle.

Thanks in advance.
Being a similar age as you, I would suggest that it is purely a numbers game.

Do you honestly think that the dating scene is any different in SF/SEA than say Fargo, ND? It don't matter what age you are, nor does it matter what city you are in and if you are moving to a place based on one's independent survey than I would suggest spending a few more hours with your shrink.

Why don't you break it down and ask where the skinny people or the fat people live? Why are so many Americans, Idiots??????
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:30 PM
 
Location: Seattle burbs....
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i'd say the only objective thing you can look at is if the % married is lower in one place compared to another.
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:36 PM
 
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Speaking from the SF Bay Area; lots nice looking, well-educated, gainfully employed, respectable, witty men here; unforunately we're not their type
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:45 PM
 
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If Kileau's attitude is any representation of the type of man who lives in Seattle, then the male population there surely does not seem appealing to me.

I just posted a friendly question - more aimed at the women - on their experience, and he goes off and insults me???

I disagree that dating is the same everywhere. I have lived in different areas and have had different experiences in all places. Some are better than others.

I am obviously not solely relying on a poll - although there have been several (about 5 that I have read, by the way), which is why i am asking for women's personal experience.

Anyone else who doesn't have anger issues care to comment?
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Old 08-12-2009, 06:48 PM
 
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Speaking from the SF Bay Area; lots nice looking, well-educated, gainfully employed, respectable, witty men here; unforunately we're not their type
lol....Is the silicon valley better for finding straight men? SJ maybe?
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:15 PM
 
Location: Duvall, WA
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lol....Is the silicon valley better for finding straight men? SJ maybe?
I found my husband in Silicon Valley.

The dating scene was great there 10 years ago, don't know about now.

V. =)
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Old 08-12-2009, 07:15 PM
 
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Well, the Seattle guy I ended up with is educated, cultured and respectful. But we met on the internet. I doubt that if we saw each other for the first time in a bar that he'd approach me (or me him, for that matter).

Introversion runs high.
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Old 08-13-2009, 03:29 PM
 
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I agree with the person who said that the dating scene is different depending on location. But I don't think it's necessarily the same experience for everyone. Like one person may have better dating opportunities in once place while another person may not and it may be switched for them in a different place.

In my opinion, I noticed that Seattle guys are sort of aggressive in approaching when it comes to dating. I think it's because Seattle people are lonely, so they're desperate.
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Old 08-13-2009, 03:41 PM
 
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I agree with the person who said that the dating scene is different depending on location. But I don't think it's necessarily the same experience for everyone. Like one person may have better dating opportunities in once place while another person may not and it may be switched for them in a different place.

In my opinion, I noticed that Seattle guys are sort of aggressive in approaching when it comes to dating. I think it's because Seattle people are lonely, so they're desperate.
Good point, it depends on the person's style and interests too. SD, Cali, for example is a beer and sports beach town. A lot of people there love it, but if you are more into the arts or an intellectual environment, it wouldn't be your thing and you may not meet many people with whom you have much in common.

I think the style and culture of the town is important.

Interestingly, the person before you noted that the guys were introverted in Seattle, yet you thought they were aggressive. So like you said, it may just depend on personal experience.
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