Another New Topic-OLD Alternatives

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Registered: 03-16-2006
Another New Topic-OLD Alternatives
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Wed, 04-12-2006 - 10:32am

OK, I am totally burned out on the OLD thing for now.

heather 5-18-10
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Wed, 04-12-2006 - 2:47pm

Same here and I may try the speed-dating myself here in Atlanta. I've been thinking for a long time possibly joining a singles group -- there are several here in Atlanta, where they plan outings and/or trips with other singles. I already belong to a book club and two (2) fine dining groups but they only consist of women. Most of us are single, and the ones that are married, we always encourage them to hook us up with single guys, if they know any.

As far as other things; I'm thinking since I'm traveling more these days; just being open and friendly to meeting people at the airport; or whereever.

Of course, taking breaks with OLD seems to help. Like me, you may be at that point.

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Registered: 03-16-2006
Wed, 04-12-2006 - 3:43pm
There is another couple I am looking at too.
heather 5-18-10
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Registered: 12-20-2005
Thu, 04-13-2006 - 7:49pm

I took up ballroom dancing; first of all because it was something I have always had an interest for and second because if I was a single guy I would be signed up for every group lesson within a 50 mile radius. There are always single women at the group lessons.
Alas, the single guys have not caught onto this yet.

But I am having a great time and meeting a lot of great people. This week, a friend I have made at lessons and I are going to a dance in a neighboring city. The guys are out there and we will find them!!

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Registered: 04-04-2006
Thu, 04-13-2006 - 9:18pm

Speed dating is GREAT! After a while you need to change territories because the same people start showing up all the time and it gets like "fresh meat at the dating bar" everytime a newbie shows up. It ain't pretty then!

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Registered: 04-04-2006
Thu, 04-13-2006 - 9:21pm
What an excellent idea! I am inspired! With 2 left feet, I can outdance George Hamilton, so I just love the idea. And it seems only pretty women like to dance and those with especially good figures and fashion-sense. Thanks, thanks, thanks!
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Registered: 12-20-2005
Thu, 04-13-2006 - 9:39pm

If you are serious about meeting women at dances, dance with all the women.... even the ones who don't have the perfect figure and best looks. I say this because my friend, who is a much better dancer than I am, gets passed by a lot because she is carrying extra weight.... through no fault of her own. She was in a car accident years ago, her back was injured and she takes aspirins like crazy just to dance a couple nights every week.
Anyway, it just breaks my heart to watch guys ask me to dance just because I am slimmer than she is, especially considering she is a much better dancer than I am. So, if you are the token single guy at the dance, then dance with all the ladies. Saving "getting to know you" conversations for dates. When you're at a dance, then dance!!!

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Registered: 04-04-2006
Fri, 04-14-2006 - 4:07pm
I got it! Good advice! Kiss Kiss
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Registered: 12-20-2005
Sat, 04-15-2006 - 7:08am

Went to a new dance last night in a neighboring city and the men are out there!! It was great!! More singles showed up than couples and couples only danced the first and last dances together... as it should be!! I can't wait for the next dance and for my dance shoes to come in!!