Where to meet men
We found ourselves at the mall, Sara, Mia and me, on Black Friday after all, despite my protestations. Actually, just one store in the mall, the Apple Store, because Mia needed a new power cord for her laptop.
The place was packed (Why? I have no idea; it’s not like Apple offers any Black Friday deals at 4 a.m.), but better yet, it was packed with men. 
“Wow,” Mia exclaimed, ogling the eye candy who were checking out the iPads and iPhones. “Where did all these guys come from?”
“Not around here, that’s for sure,” Sara said, “otherwise I’m sure I would have seen most of them naked at some point.”
Mia and I rolled our eyes.
“This place is better than any speed dating event I went to,” she continued.
“Or bar,” Mia said.
“Or online dating site,” I chimed in.
Could Apple stores be the “new bar” when it comes to meeting people?
I don’t know; it would be a bit creepy to walk up to someone and ask about their ram needs. Personally, I have many, but thankfully Sean is quite generous when it comes to that. Plus, at a bar someone from the other end can buy you a drink (or vice versa); you’re not likely to get a new iPhone from someone a table or two away in an Apple store although, hey, that could be cool.
But, it’s as good a place as any to meet someone, right? It’s where Robin Williams met his latest bride (No. 3), so it can’t be all that bad, right?
Lots of people hate the bar scene: “You can’t meet anyone good there.” I’m not so sure of that. I did — OK, twice, but still. Online dating sites? Same complaint: “I’ve seen him on this site for years. Playah!” OK, but maybe he was in a long-term relationship and broke up … just at the same time your relationship ended and you’re back online (and he’s thinking, “I’ve seen her on this site for years. Playah!”)
Honestly, I don’t where to “go” to meet someone. I think you just have to live your life and not hole up in your pad with a Snuggie , a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, Netflix and the remote. It doesn’t make a difference where or how you meet someone as long as you meet someone.
Generally, it starts with a smile and a hello.
The bigger issue, of course, is how to make things work after the smile, hello and first date. Hey — do they have an app for that yet?
- Where’s the most unusual place you met someone?
- Where do you “go” to meet potential romantic partners?
- What’s harder/more enjoyable — meeting people or the first date?
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Are #Apple Stores taking the place of #bars and #online #dating sites as the place to meet #men? We can talk about ram http://t.co/oCxcTxFm
you might check out the commuter runs on the larkspur ferry
but be sure of yourself since you are likely gonna keep seeing that person one way or the other
From my male perspective: You meet people everywhere. Trying to reduce the best place to meet a partner to a formula may not work. Its the “way” you meet people, not where. If you are open, smile (or close) and have an air of confidence and acceptance you will attract like-minded individuals. That goes for men or women.
Brian suggests the Larkspur Ferry. I’m a daily rider and can attest to the fact that there are some wonderful women on board. Some are already attached, some are looking for attachment but above all they grow on you after some time. A sort of commuter friendship evolves. While I’m not looking for a romantic partner I could see how that could develop from the meeting and familiarity. Perhaps its because I don’t have an agenda that I find it easy to start conversations with these interesting and inwardly beautiful women. They come in all shapes and sizes and ages–but they sense my interest in them as a person. So I’d suggest whether the lady who sits next to your table at Peet’s, or riding the bus, or struggling with her groceries in the parking lot is outwardly gorgeous and shapely or somewhat plain or plus size, there is someone out there for you. Women, same applies to finding a mate, some restrictions for your safety, of course, but its the everyday pursuits of getting thing done that’s where you’ll find “him”. Be ready. Be confidennt, be just a little braver than you’d like to be.
I met my life partner when she stayed up later than her roommates when I was visiting a roommate/classmate in college. So add: friends and friends of friends to the list of places you can find new introductions. Blind dates/arranged situations, not so much. Does happen, of course. Be interesting and interested and a lot can happen. Happy hunting.
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TO and Brian — I used to travel the ferry. Just like on airplanes, the time or route or day or … whatever … I never ran into anyone I wanted to share bodily fluids with. Is it just me?!?
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Apparently you never met me on the ferry
Merry Christmas, Kitten.
hardware stores, home depot, etc..hunky types getting supplies, etc..I was married to a Contractor, so I always run into someone I know, and hopefully their hunky sidekick. I pretty much know how to fix everything myself these days ( a carpenter’s house is never finished).so I basically know what i’m talking about when searching for something, but always ask for advice etc.from the cute looking dude next to me (boost their ego). Jackson’s Hardware is The “Bomb”! Only drawback for me is they usually know my ex, or some one else close!!!
Happy Hunting Ladies
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