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Where to meet a man outside of OLD?

33 replies

Alice5765 · 12/09/2022 12:26

I'm sick of these tinder apps they are awash with the lowest common denominators in every fashion.

It seems to me men don't chat women up anymore in bars and clubs..

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YRGAM · 17/09/2022 07:28

anthurium · 12/09/2022 15:02

I've hears on a podcast (don't flame me!) that women who approach men are wasting their time; if a man is interested, he'll approach you

Absolute nonsense I'm afraid

Northbynorthbreast · 18/09/2022 19:32

Martial art. Not art. Big difference :) @EarthSight

Northbynorthbreast · 18/09/2022 19:34

Martial arts are filled with buff disciplined hunks :)

its a shame I only discovered this after I met DH 😂 @EarthSight

Weekenders · 18/09/2022 23:11

The majority of bars, pubs, and sports clubs (both spectating amd participation) get more men than women through the door.

Pick something you'll enjoy doing anyway and take it from there.

TheLongGallery · 19/09/2022 03:29

I met the men I had serious relationships with at work and a conference related to work.

ReturnfromtheStars · 19/09/2022 04:53

Frogium · 12/09/2022 20:14

Please don't join sports groups (or other established hobby groups) just to flirt and pick up a date. It's really annoying and screws up the dynamics. Only join groups if you are interested in the actual hobby.

There are many meetups, networking events, gigs, singles parties, etc etc. Go to these, dress well, make a lot of eye contact, exchange numbers, and take it from there.

Any decent sports club will have a beginners class. I'm playing volleyball in the UK (not London) and my club is really friendly, bit more men than women, all sort of ages (admittedly mostly young) and all sorts of relationship statuses. Agree though it helps if you are at least interested in the sport / hobby but as long as you don't explicitly say "I'm here to date" my club would absolutely welcome you (in the beginner's session). A lot of experienced players help out with beginners and there are a lot of social events too so newbies can easily meet everyone and are welcome.

EarthSight · 19/09/2022 15:38

@Northbynorthbreast I don't know.....I have doubts. I imagine it also being filled with a certain type of woman-hating incel who owns a sword collection at home 😆

Tea94 · 19/09/2022 15:53

I met my husband at the local supermarket when I was out shopping with my Mum.
I nudged my Mum, commented on how good looking he was and she came back with, "well, let's go and say hi then shall we!" ... Wouldn't let me leave until I asked him out.
I was mortified, but worked out well for us!! 😅

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