How can you meet people without dating apps?

05/07/25 5:33pm

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Damona Hoffman
Celebrity Dating Coach

05/07/25 5:35pm

To meet people outside dating apps, I recommend making use of your connector circle. Your connector circle is often your second and third-degree friends or connections who might know the right kind of people to introduce you to. Find a hobby and a group that you can become a part of that might expand your social circle or your dating connections. Also, go to singles events. Try first Fridays at a museum, speed dating, or a mixer. Every day of week, there are these events happening.

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April Davis
Matchmaker

05/24/25 3:45pm

I know that dating apps can feel like your only option for meeting other singles now, but I promise there are tons of old-school ways to make new connections!

Don't be afraid to tell your friends and family that you're single and looking. Your social circle can be your best way to meet truly compatible singles. Plus, meeting someone through a mutual helps build trust early on.

Get out there and go out on the town! COVID has done a number on nightlife, but more people are slowly dipping their toes in the water again and going out with their friends. Start going to local festivals that pique your interest, checking out unique, local venues, or pick up a new hobby you can do in a group, like painting or pottery.

Depending on your budget and relationship goals, a matchmaker can be a great option as well. Matchmakers typically only work with singles who want a committed relationship, so if you're just casually dating, it might not be a great fit. But if you're looking for something serious, a matchmaker can help make dating more personalized, supportive, and successful.

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