Unique ways to meet more people? (dating, women, single, attracted)

[jade408]

So not long ago I started working from home. And that of course limited the amount of time/and opportunities I have to meet other people. So I have been trying to branch out into unique and creative ways to meet the sort of people I am interested in.

I don't like bars, I like having a drink. But I am more interested in the execution of the drink than anything else. One and done for me.

Meetup is OK, but the crowd isn't all that diverse for my local meetups. Especially for the things I am most interested in.

Online dating seems to be a fail for me. The people I want don't seem to be online in any numbers at all. Or don't really seem to be all that interested in my type.

So I decided to take a completely different approach all together. I joined a niche professional networking group! This of course seems to be a little weird. But I joined one that is pretty social. I have made new friends, ran into former elementary school friends, and there seems to be a much higher portion of "my type of guys" at the events. Worst case, I find someone to professionally network with.

What you unique approaches are you using to meet new people?

[ATG5]

Chatroulette.

[Kenneth-Kaunda]

try walking naked down the high street - that'll get you meeting some different types!

[Elle Oh Elle]

Um, I would not try this because it is a bit creepy, but you can take the public transportation and find a guy or girl closer to your age. You'd be surprised at what you can find. I heard about that but it would be too uncomfortable for me.

I think that volunteer work and internships are also effective.

[Kenneth-Kaunda]

or you need a job in which there are plenty of members of the other sex around.

for a man - how about a job working on the supermarket checkout?

[BioMechanical]

Originally Posted by Elle Oh Elle

Um, I would not try this because it is a bit creepy, but you can take the public transportation and find a guy or girl closer to your age. You'd be surprised at what you can find. I heard about that but it would be too uncomfortable for me.

I think that volunteer work and internships are also effective.

This is a good one. I used to volunteer at urban gardening project and met tons of women there.

[Kenneth-Kaunda]

or perhaps relocation is the answer - ie: move to a place where there is an overabundance of available women...

[Elle Oh Elle]

Originally Posted by Kenneth-Kaunda

or perhaps relocation is the answer - ie: move to a place where there is an overabundance of available women...

I hear the biggest cities usually have this. (Men for me.) Just gotta adjust to the new attitudes and lifestyles.

[Kenneth-Kaunda]

of course in reality the problem is not that of meeting the opposite sex, but rather in attracting them.

it makes no difference how many potential partners you meet - if you are desirable enough they will find you.

if you are undesirable enough it matters not a jot whether you are the last man on the planet - you will still be single!

[jade408]

Originally Posted by Kenneth-Kaunda

of course in reality the problem is not that of meeting the opposite sex, but rather in attracting them.

it makes no difference how many potential partners you meet - if you are desirable enough they will find you.

if you are undesirable enough it matters not a jot whether you are the last man on the planet - you will still be single!

I think it is all about putting yourself in situations where the people are likely attracted to you. I have learned there is a particular niche of men that are attracted to me (that match with my #1 preference). The only problem is that it isn't a common demographic where I live. But there is at least a 50% chance that someone who hits on me is from that demo. So I need to find those people.