Here is something that has served me, and my friends who followed this advice, pretty well.
I take no credit for it, besides the fact that my Grandmother was awesome.
Dating is finding someone you like, and can connect with on more than a superficial level, in hopes of developing a relationship.
So, how do you find those someones?
Volunteer!
No really, find a cause local to you, that you love and want to support with an evening or two a week.
Anything that requires groups of people, especially working together.
Soup kitchens, donation phone banks, retirement homes, youth associations, whatever...
Firstly: They need help, and you will be making the world a bit better.
Secondly: The people you meet there will have AT LEAST two things in common with you: A willingness to help others. A cause you both support.
Then simply be yourself, be polite, be friendly, ask the important question: “What got you into this?”
And then pay attention and be a good grown up.
If you can’t tell if they find you interesting or attractive it’s because they don’t.
That’s fine, more people will keep showing up, and in the meantime you are still making things a bit better.
Stay positive, be kind, and good luck!
@CharlesInWI This is actually a quite good alternative to dating apps.
@CharlesInWI Great idea and so well-said!
@FutureHeart2023 Never heard of that, interesting!
@CharlesInWI I love that! It's similar to "Meet a nice girl in church", sans religion. Barring community service orders, anyone there is bound to be a good-hearted individual. Bazinga! 💫
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