Nowadays dating is becoming an increasingly exhausting task. It takes rounds after rounds to find that one perfect person to fall in love with. You might be the most amazing person to be with but if you are always busy with your work and not making effort to search your soul mate, chances are you are not going to find one. You can easily fall in "I still have the time" trap. Here are some good places for finding partner or even soulmate, You just need to be positive and open minded.
There is nothing wrong in focusing on your career but if you are focused only on your work, you are not left with time and energy to hit the streets and meet the real people. I’m afraid probably your soul mate isn’t going to fall from the sky in your lounge or kitchen. You have to take the initiative.
I have put together a list of the best ways you can meet singles in your area.
Online Dating
Online dating is by far the easiest and best way to meet singles living near you. There are millions of people using online dating apps and sites and there are hundreds of quality dating websites to choose from. These dating sites and apps give you a huge pool of people to interact with. This helps especially if you are not comfortable to approach strangers or don’t have time to hit the bar every weekend hoping to meet someone.
A lot of dating apps are free or offer free trials. If you like the app, you can opt for the paid membership as well. It may or may not work for you, but being rejected online isn’t the same as getting rejected in real life.
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Through friends or family
Meeting through family or friend is an old way to meet eligible singles near you and is still one of the most successful ways. If your friend or family member know someone who could be a good fit for you, ask them to set you up. Not only you get the background information on who this person is and what they are like, but you already have the approval of your friend or family member.
At work
Some people will avoid this option but the truth is we all spend most of our time at our workplaces. It is no wonder why singles try to find love at their workplace. Falling in love with your colleague can be a little bit risky. What if it didn’t work out? But there is no harm in getting someone in a professional way first. The key here is to build a friendship first and to know the person well before getting into a serious relationship.
You can also join your colleagues after works, or go to public events with them. This won’t feel awkward and you will also have to the opportunity to come out of your comfort zone.
Go to events
Instead of going to bars, create a list of places where your dream partner might spend time. There is always some event related to sports, religion, hobbies, or health near your area. The best place to find these local groups is Meetup.com who aims to bring neighbors close to learning, do, or share something new.
You don’t have to go to an event just for love-hunt. There should be a genuine interest in the event as well if you are looking for someone genuine and real. You can’t be fake and expect something real.
For example, if you love food and cooking, you can search online for ‘cooking classes’. You may or may not find someone special there but it is always fun to meet people who share a similar interest as you are.
Don’t skip the parties
By party, I don’t necessarily mean all-night drunk parties or anything like that. A party could be a birthday party, barbecue, or game night. Small personal gatherings are good for meeting decent singles. You can go to the person and have a meaningful, fun talk – something you can’t do in a noisy bar.
Get into ‘Yes’ mode and embrace the fun part of life as well. In the beginning, you may not like to go to random places, but taking initiative for finding love is a really good start.
VOLUNTEER
Volunteering for a cause you believe in is a great opportunity to meet other people who share the same values. You can make new friends or start a relationship while volunteering for a charity and doing something nice for your community.
Let’s say you really love dogs and like to spend time with them. You can visit your local animal rescue group. While helping your furry friends, you can also interact with local singles who also share your love for pets. It is easier to start a conversation and become friends with someone who shares the same passion you have and already around you for them sometimes.
Go to Church
If you are someone who cares about the religious beliefs when looking for the partner, the church could be a great people to meet other religious single people and it doesn’t have to be a Sunday service either. Most churches and religious institutions do bible studies or other religious activities and going there could be a great opportunity for meeting people with the same religion.
I have listed a few ways for you to meet eligible singles near you and now all you have to do is to choose the one that you are most comfortable with. Remember Netflix can wait but life can’t.
