LookAtThisPOst Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I was talking to a male friend of mine and we were debating when most single people are on the prowl in finding a mate. I was debating around the holidays, but he thinks that specifically between now and Valentines day is when women are mostly on the prowl in finding someone. At least from his experience. Thoughts on this? Link to post Share on other sites
GemmaUK Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Tends to be from around March/April and then around September/October time from what I have seen actually. Link to post Share on other sites
Snakechammah Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 Oh really? There is a season for mating? I didn't get the memo lol. I dread Valentine's Day. All the mushy stuff on FB. Just ugh. I became exclusive with my last ex on Valentine's Day 2014. Not a great day to remember! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Gaeta Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 I have noticed that at beginning of the year and right after school starts in September that there is a wave of new people arriving on dating sites. Link to post Share on other sites
Hyperfocal Posted January 3, 2016 Share Posted January 3, 2016 In the US I have noticed that between Thanksgiving and New Years there is very little new membership, and declining membership. January brings some (just because there was a prior deficit) and the first warmer days of spring seem to bring more. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jammer25 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I was talking to a male friend of mine and we were debating when most single people are on the prowl in finding a mate. I was debating around the holidays, but he thinks that specifically between now and Valentines day is when women are mostly on the prowl in finding someone. At least from his experience. Thoughts on this? I would agree with your friend. I'm seeing a lot more women being active in dating at work and in my circle of friends. People, women especially, don't want to be single on Valentine's Day. As socially conforming as that sounds, it makes sense from what I see. Link to post Share on other sites
Nimue Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 The sole reason I like valentine's day is because there are some really cute escape games coming out in escapegames24. But then again, I'm way more experienced in gaming than in dating (Oh, and also I love the red color, and those days reds are everywhere ^^ ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I couldn't imagine looking for someone between now and February 14th. Who wants to be all coupley with someone who is still nearly a complete stranger? Sounds like too much pressure. Best to wait for the roadkill after couples break up because expectations weren't met on yet another materialistic holiday. 6 Link to post Share on other sites
veggirl Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 If I was single during this time, no I wouldn't be on the prowl. The thought of having a brand new bf on V-day sounds awkward. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Author LookAtThisPOst Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 I couldn't imagine looking for someone between now and February 14th. Who wants to be all coupley with someone who is still nearly a complete stranger? Sounds like too much pressure. Best to wait for the roadkill after couples break up because expectations weren't met on yet another materialistic holiday. I start to notice Facebook statuses during the Christmas season. I've been witness to about 2 or 3 break-ups between Oct. to Nov. LOL Link to post Share on other sites
Erik30 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I agree with you on the holidays. A lot of people would like to spend Christmas with someone and it's nice to have a partner on New Years Eve. Also because it's everywhere, you can't ignore it. I don't think Valentine's Day is that big of a deal, maybe only when you're already in a relationship or if you like someone, and want to let them know how you feel on that day. I guess some women like the thought of getting flowers or going on a special date on Valentine's Day, but I can't imagine it's like a "deadline" for finding some guy. Link to post Share on other sites
ZA Dater Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I think valentines day represents a perfect opportunity to actually express how one feels about someone who has potential without actually coming off as desperate. For better or for worse I intend to try my luck this year. Link to post Share on other sites
Toodaloo Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I would agree with your friend. I'm seeing a lot more women being active in dating at work and in my circle of friends. People, women especially, don't want to be single on Valentine's Day. As socially conforming as that sounds, it makes sense from what I see. I am single and I have a whole heap of tickets booked up for Valantines day... My friends and family are all praying I stay single so they can come instead!!! Single, not single, doesn't matter. Its going to be a fantastic weekend for me! I have always thought people get frisky in the summer months. I blame it on the weather and ice cream... 2 Link to post Share on other sites
MidwestUSA Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 I start to notice Facebook statuses during the Christmas season. I've been witness to about 2 or 3 break-ups between Oct. to Nov. LOL Haha, you might even get the gifts she bought for the other dude! Link to post Share on other sites
Bobbi7 Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Well, I've never been on the prowl-for V-day, that's for sure! For me it was Christmas and New Years. I guess because I want gifts like a diamond ring and a new years eve kiss. V-Day never crosses my mind, oddly. I'm more on the prowl May-September. Link to post Share on other sites
MissBee Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I couldn't imagine looking for someone between now and February 14th. Who wants to be all coupley with someone who is still nearly a complete stranger? Sounds like too much pressure. Best to wait for the roadkill after couples break up because expectations weren't met on yet another materialistic holiday. I thought the same. I have had it so happen that I started a relationship a few weeks before Valentine's Day and it was a little weird, because things were still new and we didn't know each other well. It wasn't a HUGE deal, but certainly, there isn't any benefit in hurrying to find someone between now and February 14th lol. Who comes up with this? I find that for myself I tend to be more couple-minded between November and the New Year. I associate that time with family, holidays, love etc and that for me is the time I feel most optimistic like love is in the air. I don't know why. Well I do, love is int he air. Engagements are popular around this time and I've had 5 acquaintances gotten engaged between Christmas and up to two days ago. All the diamond ads are out etc. It's also a commercial time of year for getting engaged and married. I've been to 2 NYE weddings, so I think that's where the association comes from. However, there is no mating season. How I feel about dating shifts and changes where sometimes I'm proactive (on a dating site or my eyes are peeled when out) and sometimes I'm not (more focused on work or other things and if someone happens along sure but I'm not proactive). It doesn't correspond with any specific dates for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Qboro90 Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 I was talking to a male friend of mine and we were debating when most single people are on the prowl in finding a mate. I was debating around the holidays, but he thinks that specifically between now and Valentines day is when women are mostly on the prowl in finding someone. At least from his experience. Thoughts on this? Hmmm .... Women wanting to have someone get them gifts and feel like they they aren't going to be single forever during this time of year??! Who woulda thought! Whether women admit it or not there is a fair amount, who get depressed around the holidays and don't want to feel like they don't have someone who thinks they're special and someone they can be with. Goes for men too although I haven't seen it as prevalently. Call me cheap but when I was a hs and college kid and broke as can be, the holidays were the worst times to have a gf. Hundreds and hundreds of dollars for some crap Tiffany necklace that every other girl she's friends with already has lol. Valentines. Don't even get me started. (Not against it, just a very expensive day for no reason). Don't get me wrong, it's nice when you are with the person you love and can have that time to be with them and your families. But if I were single, the holiday season is the worst time for starting a relationship. Plus there's that awkwardness if you just started seeing each other .. Do you get a gift? Do you not get her a gift? What if she gets u something way more than what u spent... Should she meet ur fam or no reason to? The list goes on. Now on the other hand, if you're a suave guy and can give girls the physical nature of being with someone without the gift giving responsibilities then by all means... Be jolly Link to post Share on other sites
lino Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 I've never noticed any one period that people are more 'on the prowl' than others. I guess just before valentines day there may be more women who are looking for a guy so they can put pictures on their Facebook and instagrams of overpriced flowers, jewellery, chocolates, etc they received. Link to post Share on other sites
tasev1 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Why not a new guy for valentine? It is adventuresome, enticing, perhaps even risque. Folks have one night stands all the time, and there's no reason why Feb 14th should be any different.....in fact, it could be a reason to go all out stranger or not! Link to post Share on other sites
carhill Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Traditionally I met most of the women I dated and had relationships with and the one I married during this period. Link to post Share on other sites
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