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Whenever I hear about people who go on dates regularly it just seems really bizarre to me. I had a girlfriend in college but we broke up before I graduated. I'm 23 now and haven't been on a date in over 6 months, and that was someone I met on tinder.
I just don't get how you're supposed to meet people. The only place I encounter girls around my age is at the gym, and I never want to try talking to them because I feel like I'm interrupting their workout.
It doesn't help that I mostly just hang out with the same small group of friends, and when I'm not doing that most of my hobbies are solitary, like playing music or video games.
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It doesn't help that I mostly just hang out with the same small group of friends, and when I'm not doing that most of my hobbies are solitary, like playing music or video games.
That's the problem. At your age, I was in a small city (Madison) and it was pre OLD, but I met people at parties, shows (music) and bars. I took some classes later on too before applying to a masters program and met some people there as well.
You need to get out of the house and have some fun and mix it up.
That's the problem. At your age, I was in a small city (Madison) and it was pre OLD, but I met people at parties, shows (music) and bars. I took some classes later on too before applying to a masters program and met some people there as well.
You need to get out of the house and have some fun and mix it up.
Yes. That, or online dating. I did a lot to get out of my house and out of my comfort zone when I was single, but I didn't get many dates in person. OLD was a godsend for me, personally.
I'm a "stay to myself" person and I prefer my own company when drawing, writing, or playing video games, as opposed to anyone else's. When you want to meet people you have to do the work and put yourself out there.
Go to the mall, go to a club, go to the park, go to concerts, etc. People aren't gonna come to you.
1. Get out of your comfort zone, and start talking to women. Even at the gym. Grocery store, coffee shop, concerts & other events, all are fair game. Go to free events on the weekend, and make some friendly moves on some of the women.
2. Get new hobbies, ones that involve women, lol! Kind of a no-brainer, right?
Dude, you're in primo dating age. Don't let life pass you by.
Just small talk in the frozen food aisle. We talked for about 30 minutes before I asked for her number.
This. Master the art of small talk, and don't be shy.
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