Dating is hard. And meeting women seems next to impossible.
There. I’ve said it.
You are awed when you hear that your friend or colleague found a girlfriend. You are amazed when you hear that someone has been in a healthy, successful relationship for a couple of years and it is still going strong.
You may even be a little envious seeing happy couples at sport events, restaurants, and even on TV shows and movies.
Where’s your happy ending? Your true love? Your “one” who adds happiness, joy, and adventure to your life?
She’s out there.
And if you are ready to meet her, I’ve got 10 proven places where you can meet ladies. But first, let’s see why it’s so challenging to meet women today.
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Why Is It So Hard to Meet Women Today?
You aren’t alone in thinking that dating is difficult and that it’s difficult to meet women these days. In fact, according to a 2020 study, 47% of Americans find dating more challenging today than a decade ago.
Among the reasons cited for dating being hard is that 46% of people find it difficult to approach people, 37% of people don’t have enough of a choice with finding people to date, and 53% of people have trouble finding people looking for the same type of relationship they are.
Other reasons include an increased scam risk, shifting societal expectations, and technology.
In general, here’s a few more reasons why you may find it difficult to meet women:
- With a lot of choice, it becomes easy to be indecisive. Just see how many thousands of women there are on dating apps, and you’ll be confused by choice when even just 5-10 pretty ladies want your attention.
- Your personal expectations can hold you back. Are you looking for a wife, a one-night stand, a friendship?
- If you have a traditional mindset, it’s hard to adapt when you realize the lady you like isn’t looking for you to save her.
- Disillusionment. With social media, ads, and society at large depicting so many illusions that it’s easy or difficult to meet women, you may share those beliefs, while you are probably the only obstacle standing in the way of meeting a lady.
The Best Places to Meet Single Women
There are various places you CAN meet a single lady – if you are open to the possibility. In fact, you might even meet your true love in a place you’d never have thought of.
And yes, you can most certainly meet your future girlfriend in a place other than a bar or club. I guarantee it.
Here are proven places you can meet single ladies:
Yoga & Pilates Classes
The ladies in yoga and Pilates classes are fit, flexible, and into a Zen way of life. Or, they attend these kinds of exercise classes to find some calm in their lives.
You have a great chance of meeting single ladies at Pilates and yoga classes. Plus, there’s one secret weapon that counts in your favor:
Many more women are into yoga and Pilates than men … so chances are, you won’t have to worry about the other manly competition here. You can just stretch into shape and be authentically you.
Speed Dating
Speed dating events are very goal-oriented. The specific mission of speed dating is to help you find a single lady whom you have something in common with and whom you can spend time with in the hopes that she’ll become your partner or girlfriend.
But like with all things in life – don’t look a gift horse in the mouth.
Accept speed dating for the opportunity it presents: A chance for you to find your special romance, and if you don’t, you might walk out of a speed dating event a friend or two richer.
Concerts & Other Events
You can also meet single ladies at concerts, gallery openings, wine tasting events, improv nights, museums, and others.
If you like music or art or wine, then go where like-minded ladies hang out. Just think: you’ll already have something in common, and you can wow her with your insight into the local wine industry, modern art, or new theories on how dinosaurs became extinct.
Ask Friends If They Know Single Women
This is one of the oldest matchmaking tricks – aside from being set up with an arranged marriage.
Almost everyone has a story of being set up on a blind date with a friend of a friend, and there are some success stories too. Who’s to say your blind date story won’t be a success?
And even if you just pick up a new friend, you are still richer than you were before the blind date.
So go on, ask your friends if they know any single ladies who’ll be a good match for you.
Romance Tours
Romance tours (also sometimes called single tours) are another way you can meet women. The biggest pros about these kinds of tours are that you get to meet exotic women who’ll love you even if you are an average-Joe and experience a foreign country and culture.
Plus, the tour is organized, so you can just sit back and relax and be you during the social events.
The best romance tour operator in the industry is LoveMe.com (check our review: LoveMe.com Review: How reliable and serious is A Foreign Affair?). The matchmaking company has decades worth of experience.
You can choose to tour Russia, Ukraine, Asia, and Latin and South America.
Curious about these romance tours? I’ve got a comprehensive guide on romance tours as a reliable way to find your future wife!
Matchmaking & Marriage Agencies
You can also get the help of professional matchmakers and marriage agencies to help you find The One.
Each agency works differently, but in general, you can expect an in-person consultation session so the matchmaker can get to know you and learn about your preferences. The agency then starts recruiting. They look for potential matches and vet every partner.
They may even offer to arrange the first date for you based on your preferences and when you are free. After the date, the agency will collect feedback and use that information to further refine their search for your true love.
Online Dating Apps & Sites
Yes, of course, dating apps and sites will feature here (read more: Comparing Online Dating Sites: Which Dating App is Best?).
This is, after all, a great way to meet women – whether you are extroverted, ambiverted, or introverted.
But, before I say more, I want to stress how important it is to be aware of romance and dating scams.
Don’t rush into anything. Follow your gut.
And run if something (or someone) sounds too good to be true.
There are thousands of online dating platforms, and while you could go and sign up to hundreds of them, who has the time? Rather, play the game smartly.
Select the best dating app for you based on your goals and preferences. I’ve got complete guides on how to choose the best dating service for you and 10 dating sites to suit a specific need.
If you are in a hurry, here are our recommendations:
BeHappy2Day.com - Best for International relationships
BeHappy2Day.com has been in the dating biz since 2004. The company’s aim is to help you look for your perfect partner, whether they are Asian, Russian, Slavic, or from any other nationality.
- Detailed profiles so you can get a good idea of the single lady and whether she’s a good match for you before you reach out
- Organizing real-life meetings
- Translation services so you don’t need to worry about the language barrier impeding your relationship
BeHappy2Day.com works on a credit system. You buy credits and then pay for the services you want to use with the credits.
Various credit bundles are available:
- 20 credits: US$15.00
- 40 credits: US$28.00
- 80 credits: US$52.00
- 160 credits: US$92.00
- 320 credits: US$171.00
- 500 credits: US$236.00
- 1,000 credits: US$379.00
Some discounts on the prices above may apply.
Here’s some of the services and accompanying credit costs:
- Sending a letter: 10 credits
- Live chat: 1 credit/minute
- 1-way video chat: 2 credits/minute
- 2-way video chat: 5 credits/minute
- Sending a gift like flowers: 15 credits
- Download the app from the Google Play Store
- Profile validation and anti-scam policy implementation to reduce chances of romance scams and catfishing
- No monthly subscription fee; buy credits as you need and for the services you use
Want to read a full review of this dating site? Check out my full BeHappy2Day.com review.
eHarmony.com - Best for serious relationships
eHarmony.com has been around for more than two decades. One of the founders is Dr Neil Clark Warren (a clinical psychologist), and that’s why you need to complete a personality test and compatibility quiz when you sign up.
- Send a smile to initiate contact
- Video Date
- Start a conversation by sending automated questions
eHarmony.com Costs
Like on other dating sites, you can register, create your dating profile, send winks, basic search and browse, view profiles, and favorite profiles for free on eHarmony.com.
If you want to exchange messages, get unlimited photo views, and more, you need to be a paying member. Choose between one of three membership options (read also: eHarmony Cost: Pricing Options):
- Premium Light: 6 months at US$65.90
- Premium Plus: 12 months at US$45.90 per month (a discount may apply)
- Premium extra: 24 months at US$35.90 per month (a discount may apply)
Why We Recommend eHarmony.com
- Verify profiles and displays a RelyID badge
- Download the app from the Google Play Store or App Store
- Uses science and a Compatibility Matching System to find matches
I’ve also got a complete review of eHarmony.com if you want to know more.
Benaughty.com - Best for Casual Dating & Hookups
Benaughty.com is an online dating site that’s best if you are into casual relationships. The name of the site kinda implies what they are all about.
- In the Like Gallery, you can play the “Cute or Not” game
- Search and browse with a variety of search filters
- Can share videos and photos in chat
Interestingly, you can choose a daily subscription option on Benaughty.com to try out all the features.
Costs for Benaughty.com are as follows:
- 1-day subscription: US$0.99
- 1-week subscription: US$2.73
- 1-month subscription: US$45.00
- 3-month subscription: US48.60 (cheapest option at US$16.20 per month)
Why We Recommend Benaughty.com
- Full safe mode so only verified users can contact you
- Download the app from the Google Play Store
- Profile photos need to be verified
Singles Holidays
If you are planning a holiday or vacation, you can definitely meet single women on your trip.
You choose to book your vacation through a tour company that’s good at organizing and planning a singles holiday or join a tour for part or the whole of your vacation.
Alternatively, just follow these best tips to meet ladies on your vacation:
- Visit an ex-pat bar if you are looking to meet foreigners who miss home
- Attend a festival
- Go to the same coffee shop every day
- Choose a social hotel like a hostel or surfer hotel
- Challenge yourself and go on an adventure
- Visit a winery, whisky bar, or brewery
- Put yourself out there
Evening Dating & Lifestyle Classes
Self-improvement is a big topic these days, and all in all, working on yourself makes you a better person – you become more self-aware, you learn about your triggers, and you heal from past trauma.
All of this makes you a healthier person when you realize you are already whole and you don’t need someone to complete you. But you’d like someone to add to your joy and to share your joy with your loved one.
While you are improving yourself, you can also meet single ladies.
Consider attending:
- Cooking classes
- Career improvement courses
- Expos
- Networking events
- Conversation groups
- Community volunteer events
- Art classes
- Poetry or writing classes
Walking the Dog
Ladies go goo-goo and ga-ga over a man with a cute little puppy.
BUT!
Don’t go out getting a pooch and you aren’t naturally a dog person or ready for the commitment of looking after a dog. This won’t bode well for your relationship when you do meet Ms. Right.
So if you love dogs, you can meet single ladies who are also into dogs at dog parks and animal shelters.
You can also join sites and Facebook groups and communities that cater for local dog lovers.
Final Thoughts on Where to Meet Ladies
If you open your eyes and your heart to possibilities, you can meet single women anywhere.
There may even be a cute lady who works in your office who’s been checking you out but you haven’t noticed. Or maybe there’s a single barista at the local coffee shop you frequent on the weekends or someone at your gym.
Look around and you’ll see single ladies everywhere. Be the gentleman you are, be authentic, and make the first move.
Go on.
You can do it.
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