Singles Tips

51 Ways To Meet Your Perfect Mate (1-25)

1 Be A Good Citizen And Appear For Jury Duty

Waiting to be called to sit on a jury is a perfect opportunity to meet people. While you have nothing to do and no where to go, you might as well make the most of your time. Notice what other people are doing as they wait to be called and strike up a conversation around whatever it is they're doing.

2 Talk To People While You're On The Plane.

Instead of burying your head in a book or catching up on paperwork when you fly, get to know the person sitting next to you. People tend to share a lot about themselves when they fly, probably because they think they'll never see you again, but if they happen to be your perfect mat, they'll be in for a bit of a surprise, won't they.

3 Carry Or Wear Something People Will Notice

One of the easiest ways to meet people is to wear or carry something unique that others will notice or comment on. It must be something unusual that will attract attention and make you approachable.

4 When Your At The Grocery Store, Shop For More Than Just Food

The supermarket is a very logical place to meet the man or woman of your dreams. After all, everyone has to eat. When you see someone who looks interesting, nod and smile as you pass them in the isle. Then, pay attention to where they go. This might be the perfect time to go there as well.

5 Volunteer To Help With A Charity Event.

People love to come together for a good cause. Walkathons, telethons, auctions, dances, dinners, plays - the list to fund-raising events to benefit charities is long. Having a common mission is a wonderful way to start a relationship because you already have a shared interest.

6 Attend A Book-Signing At A Bookstore Or Library

Bookstores provide a perfect opportunity for conversation and many even have a space where you can sit with a cup of coffee and a pastry as you plunge into your latest purchase. Since everyone at a book-signing is familiar with the author or the book, when you see someone you'd like to meet, you already have a conversation starter.

7 Take An Adult Education Class

Adult education is big business. Whether you're interested in Chinese cooking, yoga, photography, scuba diving, antique collecting, computers or golf, there is a class available. What better way to meet people with a common bond than in a class targeted specifically to your interest.

8 Teach An Adult Education Class

Whatever your expertise, your adult education center probably could use your as an instructor. Maybe you know a lot about auto mechanics, or computers, or cooking, or writing. As the class teacher, you'll automatically get to know everyone in your class.

9 Change Your Mode Of Transportation

If you are in the habit of driving to work, try car pooling, taking the bus, or riding the subway for a change. You never know who you might meet when you leave your car at home and leave the driving to someone else.

10 Become A Volunteer Usher At One Of The Theaters In Your City.

You may not be aware of it, but the ushers you see at concerts and plays are not employees of the theater. They are volunteers who have an interest in live performances and have offered to usher in exchange for the opportunity to watch the play or listen to the concert, As an usher, not only do you get to see wonderful performances at no cost, you come in contact with thousands of people. You never know who you might meet as you hand out programs and direct people to their seats.

11 Throw A Party

As strange as it may sound, you can meet your mate right in your own backyard. Here’s how. Plan a party and ask each of your friends to bring two or three of their friends – people you don’t know – with them.

12 Volunteer At Your Church

Places of worship always need people to help with things like greeting, taking the offering, or teaching Sunday school. Many churches have fellowship hour after the service where coffee and snacks are provided. Because people love to gather wherever they smell coffee or see food, volunteering to help during fellowship hour is a guarantee to meet people.

13 Join A Health Club

For many people, their health club is also their social club. If you like to exercise, join a health club that offers the type of exercise you prefer. Aerobics classes, exercise equipment, weight rooms, swimming pools and racquetball courts are some of the amenities you’ll find available, depending on which health club you choose. Visit your club on different days of the week and at different times to get an idea of who visits the club, and when.

14 Get Involved In Community Theater

Even though you may not want to be on stage, community playhouses always need people to help with costumes, props, lighting, or in the box office. By the time the run of the show is over, the cast and crew feel a special connection with each other. Many lasting friendships, as well as marriages, have resulted from involvement in a theater production.

15 Enjoy Your Favorite Sport

The best way to meet someone while you enjoy your favorite sport is to join a team or a club. Ski clubs, dive clubs, bowling leagues, softball teams – whatever sport you love will have an origination you can join so you can enjoy it with others.

16 Walk The Dog

Pets are notorious for bringing people together. Walking your dog is a great way to meet people, especially if you put an unusual collar or bandanna around the dog’s neck. If you don’t have a dog to walk, take yourself for a walk and approach other people who are out walking their dogs. It’s an easy way to start a conversation and who knows? The dog you meet might end up being yours – along with its owner, of course.

17 Visit An Art Gallery

Art lovers, by nature, tend to be romantics. As someone once said, “Art is the accomplice of love”. Starting a conversation with someone you find interesting in an art gallery or museum should be easy. Find a way to approach him or her and look for an opportunity to make a comment or ask a question about a piece of art that you are both observing at the same time.

18 Cancel Your Newspaper Subscription

I’m not suggesting you stop reading the newspaper, just that you buy it at the newsstand instead of having it delivered. The ritual of walking to the newsstand, buying your paper. And scanning the front-page while you sip your cappuccino or latte is a nice way to start the day.

19 Go To The Laundromat

Nobody ever said doing the laundry was fun, but if you have to do it, it’s a lot more interesting to go to the Laundromat than it is to do in your basement or laundry room. There are people in the Laundromat at all hours of the day or night, and it’s always easy to start a conversation. If you see someone you want to talk to, you can ask something as simple as which dryer works best, what detergent they use, or just open with a comment on how boring laundry is.

20 Take A Cruise

I can’t think of a more romantic way to meet a mate than on a cruise. A cruise is a wonderful way to meet people, especially if you book one that’s geared for singles. You can spend as much or as little as you wish for a cruise. They come in a wide range of prices. You can take an inexpensive, three-day cruise and have just as much fun as you would on a cruise around the world. You will meet people by the pool, in the casino, in the dining room, at the midnight buffet, on the dance floor, or in an exercise class.

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21 Enroll in Bible Study Or A Spiritual Class

There's a reason why so many people have met their mat at church, at temple, or at a spiritual retreat center. No matter what your religious beliefs are, studying and discussing spiritual issues offer you an opportunity to relate to others on a deeper level than you otherwise might in your daily life. When you meet someone in this setting, you already have the basis for an enduring and deep relationship.

22 Go Shopping

Some people love shopping, some people hate it, but we all have to do it at some time or another. No matter how you feel about it, a shopping trip can become another chance to meet your mate if you will just look at it a little differently. Whenever possible, shop at a store that sells items that would interest member of the opposite sex. For instance, if you're a man, the next time you need a gift for your mother, your sister, or a friend, shop at a store that specializes in cosmetics, perfume, or women's clothing instead of buying a gift certificate at a large department store. A woman who needs a gift for a man might shop at a sporting goods store, a hardware store, or an electronic store. Look for opportunities to ask other shoppers their opinion. People love being asked for their advice and it's a great way to start a conversation.

23 Check Out The Library

You can find a lot more at the library than just books. You can go to a lecture, visit an art exhibit, or join a book club. And, like a bookstore, libraries have the perfect conversation starters: books, magazines, and even videos.

24 Eat Lunch Out

If you're in the habit of eating lunch at the same place every day, it's time to get out of your rut. Instead of eating at your desk or in the company cafeteria, get out and explore the neighborhood where you work. Try the neighborhood diner one day, an upscale restaurant another, and an ethnic restaurant still another. If there's a park nearby, pack your lunch and eat there occasionally.

25 Visit A Video Store

A Video store is a great place to browse for interesting people at the same time you are browsing for a movie. Within the breast of most movies fans beats the heart of a closet critic. If you see someone you'd like to meet while you're in the video store, ask them what they think of a particular movie. They'll probably be glad to review it for you.