Are you tired of people telling you to “go out more” because you’re single and need to mingle? Well…you do need to get yourself out there but hitting the club scene isn’t the only way to find a date.

Meet Singles Via Online Dating

You can meet heaps of singles online and get to know them at your own pace. Meeting people online is way less threatening than approaching someone in person. Plus you can meet many more people online in a shorter period of time.

If you don’t want to rely on online dating alone, we have a few other suggestions for you. No we are not going to ask you to lurk about clubs, coffee shops, supermarkets etc. Seriously, who goes grocery shopping and hopes to find a date at the same time? Don’t laugh…we have ve read that suggestion on more than one blog.

Meeting Singles Through Friends

Get some friends together, ask them to bring their friends along and have a party. Instead of always sticking to your own circle, meet some new people. If you’re not a fan of meeting random new people, this could be a safer and better way of extending your social circle.

Take Up An Activity/Hobby To Meet Singles

A hobby class is a great way to meet new people. Plus, when you meet someone who’s taking the same class as you, you know they’re also interested in the same things as you. Group fitness classes, a weekend cooking course, surfing lessons, language classes are just a few of the ideas I can think of off the top of my head.

Meeting Singles At Work

Heaps of couples have met their other half at work despite the fact that most workplaces discourage such romances! It could be complicated dating someone from work, especially if you break up later. Nonetheless, it can’t be denied that work is a pretty great place to meet other singles.

Singles Group & Speed Dating Meets

There are many singles groups out there that organise events for singles and some even organise travel tours. You could join one of these groups and meet others at these events.

Speed dating is also a popular dating trend that’s catching on. You basically meet heaps of people for a few minutes each (hence the use of the word “speed”!) and if you find someone you like, you can take it from there.

We haven’t tried either but we are not sure if there’s enough time to get to know someone at a singles event or speed dating. If anyone has, we would love to hear from you.

The most important bit of advice we can give to all of you: don’t wait around. If you want to meet new people and go out on dates, you need to take an active interest in your own dating life. Don’t wait for the perfect person to just waltz into your life. Just make a conscious effort, and you will soon be meeting heaps of new people.