What is the best way to meet women in Austin? (home, theater)

[Need4Camaro]

Soooo I really hate posting dating subject threads as they tend to get out of hand but looking for advice on the best way to meet them.

Generally I'm actually a reserved person although I have had moments of pushing myself to be social around people, but it doesn't come naturally to me, everytime I talk to someone I dont know, I'm forcing myself to do it. I'm someone who enjoys quiet time and space and not really a party / outgoing person. In church one thing I notice is there is a huge gap in middle aged ladies, they're either still in High School or much older than myself...or married.

I dont drink so bars are most likely out the question.

As for cold approaching ladies I find attractive, I feel insecure about doing that as I dont know in general how ladies feel about some random stranger approaching them trying to strike up a conversation. Not sure it's a good idea to go to a park or mall or something with the I intention of meeting ladies or how they take to that.

Theres almost no ladies in my field of work so that's also a no go.

I dont really have alot of hobbies ladies like either. I'm into Civil Engineering, cars, network infrastructure, and traveling. I don't mind gaming here and there either but lately, especially after moving here my main focus has been on my career so I havent really done much of that either.

I was thinking maybe trying a dating site to see what comes of that.

[AlterEgo42]

Austin Sports and Social Club is a great way to meet people.

[10scoachrick]

Monday is Ladies' Night at Shady Oaks Gun Range

[ScoPro]

Say “hello”?

Seriously though, a lot of the younger guys on the sports board I frequent seem to use the Tinder thing to hook up with women. It appears you also might have to start hanging out at the bar scene on weekends.

[Austin97]

People are definitely using tinder, but I would be more likely to go to meetups and do volunteer work.

Places like the sustainable food center have a lot of young women volunteers that consistently are there day in and day out.

A friend told me his son is taking flamenco dancing and is the only boy with 20 girls. I would guess it is the same ratio as people get older.

[Trainwreck20]

Theater groups. Sports activities (CoA volleyball or softball).

[earthisle]

Not gaming is definitely what is holding you back, better shape up and game if you care about your future

[Trainwreck20]

Originally Posted by earthisle

Not gaming is definitely what is holding you back, better shape up and game if you care about your future

[Following your advice, he is currently re-subscribing to WoW]

[Kthnry]

Volunteers at animal shelters are mostly women.

Also, think about adopting a dog. They're a great ice-breaker. (But if you work a lot, get an older dog who doesn't mind being home alone all day.)

[DMChicago]

Try hanging out with cbach.