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| Sat, 03-03-2007 - 9:31am |
Hello there!
I am a single mom. My son is three years old. His dad and I were never married, but did give a relationship a good ole' try. Right now, I go to school fulltime, and I just can't seem to find a place or scene or anything to meet guys. I mean I have tried OLD- had much success, one long term relationship, but other than that.... just a few dates here and there.
You would think being in the college environment, I would be overwhelmed with prospects, but its the complete opposite. It's a huge University and a lot of people keep to themselves. If I thought I had time for a club or organization I would join, but I haven't found one to join.
What does everyone else do??

Hello and welcome!
Is this your first semester? I think it just takes time to make new friends. I have 2 friends in college and they say the same thing. They developed good friendships and one has met her fiance by participating in class study groups - they were assigned together to the same project - the funny thing is that they were just friends because he was dating someone else - but he called her a year later sometime after he broke up with that girl. Hopefully things will get better for you as time progresses.
What is your major?
Welcome,
I too, am in school and my youngest just turned 3. I am taking night classes mostly and since my major is Interior Design there just aren't many men to meet at school. I'm at a small private school, but at a major university there is such a huge diversity of people you are sure to have opportunities if you are out there being social. If you are all business- studying, reading, etc. you'll give off an unapproachable vibe. Is there a professional organization for your major that you could join? At a large university there must be some kind of club or group that is of interest to you, some intramural sport, hobby interest- Student Services must have a list. Even if you don't meet guys to date, making new friends of either gender will give you opportunities to go out and be in situations to meet men.
One thing though, with a 3 year old, most men will assume you are married. As your child gets older, that will change and you will meet single dads at your child's activities. I did OLD with good success, but I met M, the guy I've been with the last 8 mos., at the pool our kids have swim team.