Tacomalove is offline Tacomalove Post #1  May 11,2009, 4:34am
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It's great that EH offers so much advise, including on dating in Metro areas. But what about dating when people live in smaller towns, in the country or even more remote? It can be really hard to meet eligible singles in those areas, especially since it's much more unlikely to have access to cafe's, or other places where singles tend to gather.


Any ideas out there on how to improve 'country dating'?
 
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Drive to town?
 
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Actually, this is a really good topic. Usually when I see something like this addressed, the answers are along the lines of "go somewhere else" which is incredibly patronizing.





Seems like the big meeting places in small towns tend to be bars and churches. Getting involved in community activities can help you meet people. Having a good network of friends can help. I've know several people that were set up by friends.





I would love to see eHA try to tackle this topic.
 
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the rural special groups board died a death of neglect, I think. We all agreed that you have to drive a long way, no matter what.and the pickings are slim, although thebody habitus tends not to be. the odds aren't good, but the goods tend to be odd. (okay, I am only talking about me, here, so nobody take offense).


the thing is...unless you are out here, you don't value the same things as the city brethren: deep skies, clean air, quiet except during deer season. The produce aisle in January may be limited to iceberg lettuce and collard greens. A traffic jam is when the tractors are using the roads.


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Tacomalove, wrote :

It's great that EH offers so much advise, including on dating in Metro areas. But what about dating when people live in smaller towns, in the country or even more remote? It can be really hard to meet eligible singles in those areas, especially since it's much more unlikely to have access to cafe's, or other places where singles tend to gather.


Any ideas out there on how to improve 'country dating'?
Find out where they shoot the country music videos - those girls are hot!
 
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For starters try the church, go to the local high school sports games, there is usually one really good cafe that everyone visits, check to see if they have an adult football or softball team, and do not forget the rodeos and state or county fairs too. Good Luck
 
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MicMan,614116 wrote :

Actually, this is a really good topic. Usually when I see something like this addressed, the answers are along the lines of "go somewhere else" which is incredibly patronizing.




No it's not. Where there are no people, there is no opportunity. Country people generally have to go to town for a little fun - I do!
 
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That's why I moved to the city! LOL
 
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Tacomalove, wrote :

It's great that EH offers so much advise, including on dating in Metro areas. But what about dating when people live in smaller towns, in the country or even more remote? It can be really hard to meet eligible singles in those areas, especially since it's much more unlikely to have access to cafe's, or other places where singles tend to gather.


Any ideas out there on how to improve 'country dating'?
I somewhat fall into this category, but the truth is, there isn't a whole lot of options short of relying HEAVILY on people to set you up with blind dates. You know the whole "The Jone's girl is back from college this summer, you are supposed to meet her at the hoot-n-hollar' at 8 for drinks" Sure it works, but it isn't great.





And as for the 'go somewhere else' comments, I'd agree they are very patronizing, and I've found most city folk are of a total different and incompatible culture anyway...
 
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i would have to kill myself if i ever lived in the country.

that being said, dating in a metro area has it's own challenges- there is a lot of competition because everyone is looking for the BB&D.
 
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