Want to meet new and interesting people!

[dgiirl]

So I recently broke up with my boyfriend of 6 years. Based on past experiences, I know the best way to get over a breakup is to get out and meet new people, men and women. I also know the best way for me to start dating is to get out and meet new men and see if there is any connection. One on one dating is NOT my style. Online dating is going to freak me out. I'm really more comfortable meeting new friends in a group setting first without even thinking about dating and if someone happens to show up, great if not, I'm still making new friends. This is how I met my last two serious relationships.

 

So, what are some of the list of social groups you've attended that is great for meeting new people? How did you find these social groups? I don't really have that many hobbies, I'm not athletic and kinda shy until you get to know me, but I like to watch movies, go to restaurants, walk around the city, hang out, and I realize challenging my comfort zone is really hard but very rewarding.

[ScreamingTrees]

Sites like Meetup.com would probably be perfect for you to find groups for pretty much anything you could think of. Never used the site, but I might consider it sometime in the future. You could probably just casually browse the lists of groups and find a group for something you would've never considered and decide you want to go just to see what it's all about.

 

Do you like Art? Making things? Listening to and/or making Music? Dancing?

 

Heck, you could look for a bowling league or something. Maybe join a group just to get some cute guy to teach you to dance.

[dgiirl]

Thanks for the meetup suggestion. I've actually taken a look and found a few groups. Although some of the gathering's seem really small, like 4 ppl.

 

By "new and interesting", you surely mean "tall and good looking", yes?

 

Just trying to clarify so we're on the same page.

 

lol, one day yes! But in all honesty, I need to make new friends. All of my friends are married and busy. I use to be part of a photography club when I met my ex-bf. I was in a happy state, had a good social life, made a lot of friends and eventually had a lot of guys interested in me too. I was only looking for friendship. That's what I want to do now. Get back to being a happy single active girl. I missed her!

[ScreamingTrees]

I miss the happy single girl that I too once was, in a past life..

[mea_M]

How about calling your local chamber of commerce? I did that when I was new to an area and found it helpful in obtaining info about clubs and activities I enjoy. What I found was by actually joining a club or two, I was in a a good place with people who enjoyed the same things. Made some great friendships that way. I'd stay away from online stuff. Unless its a group in your local area where you can be involved with people for real. Anway, good luck to you.

 

Mea

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