Where to Meet New People/Men March 29, 2025

“Where to meet new people/men”

The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.

__Albert Einstein

I love quotes that hit home and make me think. Ladies, we are all intelligent, wonderful, beautiful women. When we’ve been hit with life trauma, we sometimes start second-guessing our judgments—time for change. Take control of your decisions; make new friends, engage in new activities, and work on yourself, whatever that might look like. The question is where to meet new people/men now that you are alone. Not easy, but it’s possible!

When I divorced, I had to change locations, friends, and how I saw the world. Here are a few suggestions for meeting new people.

Answers: where to meet new people/men

Neighborhood: I asked my neighbors and looked on the Next Door app in my zip code for book clubs, game groups (e.g., Bunco, bridge, canasta), happy hour get-togethers, once-a-month lunch out, and wine clubs. You get the idea.

Volunteering is a great place to meet like-minded people. For example, I met someone I dated for a few years when I volunteered for a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. It was fun and an easy way to get to know him.

Church or Religious Groups: If faith is important, attending services or events can help you meet new people.  If you have already tried,  I suggest attending a church in a different part of town.

Sports: If you’re athletic, there are several ways to meet new people. I became involved in the local Community Center, where I play Pickleball and Tennis. It wasn’t expensive to sign up, and I met a whole group of new people. My neighbourhood also has a walking group, bike group, and twice-weekly yoga. You can join the YMCA closest to you or a gym with group classes.

Gyms & Fitness Classes: Most women go to yoga. Try a different gym than yours, hiking groups, or CrossFit gyms.

Bars & Lounges: If you enjoy going out, classy bars, breweries, or even coffee shops can be another easy way to meet people.

Dating Apps & Websites: Please read my blog “Buyer Beware”.

Social Media: I have joined several dating groups on Facebook. You can also try Instagram and LinkedIn. I am usually my girlfriend’s plus one at her company events. That’s the beauty of having many girlfriends.

Dog Walks and Parks: Pick different areas of town to walk your pooch. If you don’t have pets, no problem. The nearest shelter would let you walk one of their dogs.

Solo Travel & Group Trips: Many solo cruises are advertised on Facebook.  I haven’t tried one, but if you don’t meet the love of your life, you at least see new parts of our beautiful world.

Cultural Events & Festivals: Concerts, art shows, and food festivals are good ideas.  I Google my city’s weekly events and can always find something fun to attend.

Oh my, I’ve gone on and on. My picture is of my girlfriend and me at the golf tournament.  It is a big once-a-year event in my area.

I bet my next question is, “These are all good ideas, but how do I converse with the stranger next to me?”

Go to my following blogs. “How to strike up a conversation with new people.” Or “Dating Sites….What’s a Girl to Do?”

Please post below your ideas about where to meet new people.