This article was co-authored by Christina Jay, NLP and by wikiHow staff writer, Amy Bobinger, BA. Christina Jay is a Matchmaker and Certified Life Coach based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Christina is the founder of Preferred Match (preferredmatch.ca), her matchmaking service that finds love for successful and elite individuals. She has over 10 years of coaching experience, earned her NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) certification through NLP Canada Training, and has a BA in Business Administration from Brock University.
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So you're ready to meet that special someone, but you're tired of the constant swiping of dating apps. Or maybe you can't stand another date with someone who only wants to hook up or doesn't look like their profile picture. Ditch the algorithm! The best way to show off your great personality is to get out there and meet people in real life. Chatting in person is easier than it might seem at first, and we're here to help with plenty of suggestions on how and where to meet people!
Tips for Meeting Someone Organically
- Go to places and events related to your hobbies and interests.
- Ask your friends to set you up with people they know.
- Go to coffee shops and bars alone.
- Take classes, join clubs, and volunteer in your community.
- Attend meet-ups, singles nights, and speed-dating events.
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References
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/finding-love-when-dating-apps-are-not-your-thing/10423530
- ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/how-to-meet-someone
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-possible-to-find-love-without-dating-apps/
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/finding-love-when-dating-apps-are-not-your-thing/10423530
- ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/how-to-meet-someone
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25801751/delete-dating-apps/
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/a-guide-to-meeting-people-without-dating-apps.html
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/a-guide-to-meeting-people-without-dating-apps.html
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/finding-love-when-dating-apps-are-not-your-thing/10423530
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25801751/delete-dating-apps/
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-possible-to-find-love-without-dating-apps/
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/finding-love-when-dating-apps-are-not-your-thing/10423530
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/story/is-it-possible-to-find-love-without-dating-apps/
- ↑ Christina Jay, NLP. Matchmaker & Certified Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/a-guide-to-meeting-people-without-dating-apps.html
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/finding-love-when-dating-apps-are-not-your-thing/10423530
- ↑ https://www.thecut.com/2018/03/a-guide-to-meeting-people-without-dating-apps.html
- ↑ Christina Jay, NLP. Matchmaker & Certified Life Coach. Expert Interview. 11 February 2020.
- ↑ https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/finding-love-when-dating-apps-are-not-your-thing/10423530
- ↑ https://www.cosmopolitan.com/sex-love/a25801751/delete-dating-apps/