I’ve been divorced for three years and I’m ready to be in a relationship again. Actually I’ve been ready for some time now but I don’t know how to meet somebody. I’m told I’m pretty. In some areas I’m above average intelligence and in others, just average. I know I’m nice and I have a lot of love and affection to give to the right man.
There are some days that I feel so lonely. I want someone to love and to love me.
My standards are pretty high. He has to be intelligent. Stupid people bore me very quickly. I don’t live in a large city and most people meet at the pub which doesn’t interest me in the least.
All silliness aside, are there people near you who share your values and interests? I’ve found that I meet people best when doing something I like anyways, and they’re doing it too.
In my experience - Meeting people is mostly done by accident. You tend to meet people by not intentionally intending to do so. This happens more when you are a kid than when you are an adult. As an adult the people you meet are nearly always met because of your job.
If you define ‘da hood’ as ‘you don’t need a passport to get there’. I’m 3300 km away in Toronto, but my aunt lived in Vancouver Island, and I remember how beautiful it was. I hope it hasn’t all been logged or something.
Toronto is a bit of a drive away to meet up for coffee, not to mention a boat ride away too!
As for meeting someone at work, I have two jobs. I won’t meet anyone at my one job as I’m alone in an office for that one. I’ve recently started working at a bank though and I’m hoping that will help me to meet someone. The only problem is I work with all women so the only men I meet are clients.
I like astronomy, reading, fishtanks, dinosaurs, chess ( gee, no nerd here, eh? )
I there isn’t an astronomy club here and, if there is a dinosaur club, I don’t think I’d want to meet it’s members as they most likely would be too nerdy even for me!
I’m just stumped as to how I should go about meeting someone.
Actually there are several Dopers in the area. Vancouver Island, Vancouver, Surrey, White Rock… and Langley? There should be a Southern BC Dopefest. Can’t guaranty that you’ll meet an SO, but you’ll get to hang out with people who have similar interests.
A book club might be a good choice for you. Also, let all your friends know you’re looking. It’s a great way to meet people, and they’re pre-screened!!
I’ve always wanted to learn about astronomy. I even have a nice telescope. But in the summer it gets dark too late, and the rest of the year clouds prevail.
Yeah, we’re… what? Twenty miles apart? Forty? Stupid PNW weather, messing up the viewing! I listen to Star Date on NPR, and then look out at the obscured sky. Sometimes I miss living in the desert. (Not to mention the fascinating geology there. I should have studied it when I had the chance.)
