The Top 10 Guide to Dating in Houston

Dating in Houston: Guide for Houston Singles

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Dating in Houston, a city of more than two million people, is a snap with eHarmony Advice's Top 10 Guide.
 
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AustinIsRadd is offline AustinIsRadd Post #2  September 5,2008, 5:27pm
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Man, I don't know how I feel about Houston.
 
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If you live in the suburbs, it can suck trying to get out & meet people unless you are involved in some type of group stuff like softball....there is WAY too much sprawl for dating people on opposite sides of town. If you hit it off, who wants to drive an hour each way a few times a week (after all the daily work traffic you already endure)? A great deal of these tips aren't very insightful to those of us that live here. I was expecting more from this.
 
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houston? no thanks.... i can get mugged in my own town
 
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If you are taking dates to areas were muggings are common, you probably need to reasses your whole dating strategy. I've NEVER been mugged, not have any of my friends. I've known of a couple of car jackings though, even then, being aware of your surroundings can do a lot to prevent these types of things....don't walk around oblivious to yoursurroundings. As a guy, you should be doing this on a date anyhow. Always try to face the entrance to a bar/restaurant when you are seated, when you walk on sidewalks, have the lady walk on the inside & not next to the street, and always keep your eye out for people that seem to be loitering around. Besides, you can concealed carry in Texas, if you aren't drinking, pack some heat!
 
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I live in the Heights (inner loop) and have never been mugged in Houston. I walk all over the Heights and no problem downtown either. Of course Houston has only had an active downtown for a few years.

My problem in Houston is that now the inner loop tends to be younger, at least those out. Finding men my age would mean searching the suburbs and with over 1000 sq. miles of suburbs that gets to be a problem. (I'm 57 and go out for live music regularly. Most of the men I meet are in their 30's-40's and I get many date offers from them .. I politely ask if they have a older brother or lecherous uncle, LOL!)
P.S. I have lived in Houston 20 years now .. so no mugging in 20 years is not a bad record.
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Situational Awareness.  Be smart.  Make eye contact.  Have a plan in place.  I've met people downtown, mid-town and I've never been mugged.  I wouldn't park my car on I-10 Lockwood with my ipod, cell phone and purse in plain site.  There is crime everywhere, every city.  I use to jog down Heights Boulevard by myself and NO ONE ever bothered me.  Mintue Maid Park, Midtown, Toyota Center, Red Cat Jazz Cafe, 911 Franklin, etc.  Again, situational awareness.
 
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Work in theatre in beautiful downtown Houston, lots and lots of very late nights, and I never feel threatened. I have to agree with deddancer, I certainly get hit on a lot by younger guys here - a LOT. I think that many of the men my age do live in the suburbs, and I am very much an 'Inner Looper' , both home and work. Driving in to town is considered such a chore. I have more luck meeting men in different cities than across town!
 
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Check out Nouveau Antique Art Bar in the Midtown area is a great place for after-dinner drinks on a 3rd (or so) date. The people and surroundings are sure to create lively topics to help you through any lulls in conversation.
 
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