Dating Advice - 6 Places to Look For Dates

Today, frequenting clubs is no longer the most popular way to find a date, as more and more options are available for the single individual. From the advancements in technology to lesser-known arenas, there are plenty of places to consider when on the lookout for the opposite sex. Below you will find six different places to mull over when joining the ranks of the dating pool:

 

1) The Internet

 

Each year, millions of people are involved in some sort of flirting, relationship-type contact and "getting-to-know-better" conversation across the World Wide Web, including emails, instant messaging, and chat room interaction. The number of dating sites on the Internet has increased over the years, accommodating a wide-range of online daters looking for love, companionship, friendship, and marriage. With a host of specific searches, detailed profiles, and photos the Internet allows singles to selectively choose their potential partners by scanning information that others post. To succeed in Internet dating, a realistic photo, truthful information, and well-written profiles are highly recommended.

 

2) Speed Dating Events

 

With the prospect of meeting 20 to 30 people in one moment, the concept that "first impressions are very important" is taken to a new level. Since many people can tell within a few seconds to minutes if another grabs their attention, a series of many short "dates" is sometimes successful (if not entertaining). Usually, organized events hold 3 to 8-minute intervals, where an organizer rings a bell to signal the changing of participants. At the end of the event, contact information is exchanged when participants share the same interest in one another. Since everyone is looking for a date it also takes the guesswork out of identifying a single individual.

 

3) Singles Cruises

 

There are plenty of singles events that focus on catering to individuals looking for a date and organize unique gatherings that allow singles to get to know one another better. One of the most popular of these events includes singles cruises, which usually transport individuals to tropical destinations, such as the Caribbean, for fun-in-the-sun opportunities to find Mr. or Mrs. Right. Additional singles events to consider include winter holidays and wine-tasting parties.

 

4) Opposite-Sex Related Venues

 

When women are looking for proper suitors, and men are searching for their next date, it is suggested to think outside of the box and pay a visit to venues that the opposite sex usually frequents. For woman
, this may include sporting events and the local gym, while men should consider visiting dance classes (salsa), and fitness classes (yoga, pilates and aerobics). The easy part is locating potential dates the hard part is striking up successful conversation.

 

5) Weddings

 

Many unattached individuals mingle with other singles who attend a wedding by sitting next to them during dinner or the reception; asking for a dance; and offering to retrieve drinks from the bar. To get the lowdown on who is available at the wedding, usually the bride or groom can point you in the right direction.

 

6) Holiday Parties

 

For some, Christmas and New Year's Eve parties often end with the exchange of phone numbers for singles who after a few drinks are able to strike up decent conversation with another. Throughout the year, there are many other holiday parties and special occasions that open the gateway for single mingling, including birthday get-togethers, housewarming parties, BBQ's, Thanksgiving feasts, and Valentine's Day dances geared towards singles.

 

by Reggie Valentine