Dating offline

[Anotherfreshstart]

I thought it might be nice to start a thread for those of us dating without going online. I know many people like OLD but many, like me, find it tough, anxiety-provoking and time-consuming.

So what are our ideas and experiences for meeting people offline? It might be more difficult now with the pandemic but I firmly believe it’s not impossible.

All ideas & experiences welcome.

That's what I think too. Where? How?

This is a refreshing idea. Wouldn't it be amazing if all women decided to quit online dating sites on the same day this month. Literally zero women responding to any men.

Men would have to start interacting in real life and would be less inclined to ghost and send dic pics now that they have to 'work' for a date. Oh how I wish this would happen.

@DianaT1969

This is a refreshing idea. Wouldn't it be amazing if all women decided to quit online dating sites on the same day this month. Literally zero women responding to any men. Men would have to start interacting in real life and would be less inclined to ghost and send dic pics now that they have to 'work' for a date. Oh how I wish this would happen.

OMG.. yes!!

It would be absolutely amazing. Do you think we all have to meet online these days?

Exactly! If enough of us say ‘enough is enough’ it just can’t go on!

I do agree though. While I really don’t want to be online, we’re not all going to meet someone by chance . My mates are all married/coupled off too. (Doing as much outside the house as possible will definitely help though. I need to take my own advice too ).

I just know that mentally and emotionally I can’t handle online dating. I’m healing from a separation and I couldn’t face all those games.

I’m in! I HATE online dating. The rejection, the dick pics, the blatant rudeness, it really messes with my head. I really hope now we’re coming out of lockdown that this will happen for me x

I don’t think you will much more luck in real life, as most men are probably scared of approaching women ( I know I am ).
However clubs and hobbies are the general way, once Park Run starts again that’s a pretty good way of meeting people in general

I'm in ! I can't face online dating ! Love the idea of the positive energy approach - it's a good thing in itself. I did a similar thing a couple of years ago - listened to affirmations and stuff like that... and I did randomly meet people - one (someone I'd known years ago & our paths crossed) manifested into a nice relationship for a year but didn't work out long term. I was just about to get back out there after we split up and lockdown happened !!! I've been feeling quite negative about my possibilities of meeting someone for the last year - but this thread has made me feel more hopeful. So that's an improvement in itself!! Thanks x