Women reveal their secrets on where to meet men
 
Two weeks ago, this newsletter's topic was where single women should go to meet men. Surprisingly, it was the women who responded more than the men with where they've found success in meeting those elusive single guys.
 
I know we've mentioned it before, but many people recommended the website  www.meetup.com. It's not a dating or singles website, but a site where people organize themselves into groups that share a common interest or goal. Unlike regular online social networks, members actually meet face-to-face in activities the groups plan.
 
And where there are lots of new people getting together, romance has a potential to follow.
 
Brenda wrote, "There is no cost to join or for membership at Meetup.com. It is organized by interests in your zip code area: hiking, volleyball, theater, dance, biking, pet lovers, movies, travel, foreign language, law of attraction, religion, books, any kind of sports (lots of men in the sporting-related ones).
 
"Whatever your interest - you name it - they'll probably have a meetup for it.  If not, you can start your own. They do have singles meetups for those interested in singles activities. 
 
"By joining, you'll get emails (or not, if you prefer) on upcoming events in your area that you can RSVP for.  You'll meet lots of new like-minded people (both male and female) this way."
 
Note from Tom:  Meetup.com is easy to join. I joined in about one minute. It's a vast site; there are nearly 50,000 Meetup groups covering 3,662 interest categories that reach around the world.
 
And there were other fun suggestions on where to meet men.
 
Kathy said, "The golf course! Gals, get out there and take a few golf lessons, buy a club or three to get you started. Municipal clubs are more affordable for lessons and to play a round of nine holes, and go for lunch after-- a Mecca of men.

"Also, lots of golf opportunities like Friday night dances and golf dinners that won't break the bank --- usually the weekend things are well-attended by those guys who go home to an empty house.

 
"Men are not in the bars but on the golf course and having lunch or a few beers in the clubhouse dining rooms. Start a conversation -- if they've had a GOOD golf day, they'll talk." 

 

Comment from Tom: So the opening line to the golfer guy might be, "Did you have a good round?" If the guy says no, move on down the bar to the next guy.

Pat shared how she met men, "When I was looking, I didn't like the types of men I met at the usual watering holes. I joined a local ski club and started going on organized ski trips, attending club meetings and participating in club activities. Within a year, I met my husband.

"The secret is to get involved!  I saw many women make the mistake of going to meetings with their girlfriends and sitting at a table, talking only to them. No man is going to approach a table full of women, talking among themselves and select one to dance or ask out - it's too intimidating! 

"Women who took part in club activities and volunteered their services (occupying board positions, helping with social activities, running trips, etc.,) found partners sooner or later and had fun in the process.

Gale, said, "Where to meet men? Everywhere: hardware stores, gyms, supermarkets, church. Anywhere people go, there are men."
 
Anne suggested a unique place, "I went to an astronomy star gazers party alone. Guess what! Men are the ones that man the large telescopes and like to explain astronomy to anyone who will listen. It was fun and I met some nice men."
 
Anne added perhaps the best advice of all, "If science isn't your interest, try something else -- with a smile."