6. The Farmer’s Market
The open-air shopping marketplace of a farmer’s market is a people-watching fest, plus you get to mingle with the locals. Many farmer’s markets have live music or performers that make for great conversation starters. Meander over to the blood orange samples, raw honey or fresh kettle corn and smile at the stranger with his or her own eco-friendly jute bag.
7. Around Town
Pick up a copy of the newspaper and check out what’s happening around town. You’re sure to discover that there’s some kind of “meet-up” every night of the week catering to people of all sorts of tastes. Check out a wine tasting, a reading from a published author or an open-mic night at a café. There’s a big world (with lots of single people) just waiting for you if you’re willing to make the effort.
The dog park, the outdoor market or the airport are places you would normally visit in everyday life. These meeting hubs provide you and your fellow patrons with something in common, or at least shared interests. So what if you don’t meet a new friend each time you have a party or take a class? You can still have fun getting active or trying something new.
15 comments on
“Meet Someone Special at These Places”
At 46 years old, I enjoy lifting weights, meeting people, traveling to Jamaica, which is where I am from and other interesting places, going to beach parties and dancing to reggae music, movies, and most outdoor sports.
I joined eharmony this summer and I have been connected with wonderful ladies. I am very optimistic that I will find that special lady here.
- August 27, 2009 05:05 PM
I'm 52 years old and my family says that if I going online or start dating they will taken advantage of me cause I had experence before with them taking advantage of me and I have a disablity problem that they might taken advantage of me what should I do I want to be happy my husband pass away eight month ago and I know he wants me to be happy and enjoyed my life what should I dop
- August 15, 2009 03:53 PM
Actually, I have been in all these situations except the sports field. The problem is that after age 50+, it is pretty much hopeless. Even if you do meet someone, they are more likely to have more health issues and I do not.
- August 14, 2009 08:56 PM
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