When you're single and looking for love, going on a dating app or site can seem like the best option. With so many people online dating today, the possibilities are seemingly endless. But if online dating isn't your thing, you're not alone, because singles are meeting dates in plenty of other ways today.
According to a survey conducted by technology company Reportlinker, 54% of people don't think very of highly of dating apps and sites. So although online dating can offer you a larger dating pool to choose from, if it's not working for you, don't think it's the only option out there.
To get insight on how people are meeting today, ReportLinker conducted a survey of over 500 singles and over 550 people who are married or in relationships. According to the survey, less than 20 percent of singles say they were registered on dating apps and sites, which is surprisingly low considering that studies have found a third of new marriages in the U.S. start online and more and more people turn to online dating to meet their significant others each year.
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Even though online dating may feel like a popular way to meet people, it's certainly not the only way. Here's how singles are meeting people today if they're not online dating, according to the ReportLinker survey.
'Meeting through friends is the age-old way to meet people,' Jeannie Assimos, eharmony’s chief of advice, tells Bustle. If your friend has a cute sibling or coworker, ask them to set you up. 'Not only can you get the 411 on who this person is and what they’re like, you already have your friend’s stamp of approval,' she says.
Meeting through friends was the number one way singles meet people. Nearly 60% who don't use apps say they meet people through friends and 63% of younger millennials (18 to 24-years-old) say that's also their go-to way. When they're not swiping for matches, 75% of Tinder users also say they like meeting people through friends.
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You do spend most of your day with the people you work with. So it's no wonder why 27% of singles say try to find love at their place of work. Meeting someone at work can be a little tricky. 'But since you are there most of the day don’t be afraid to get to know someone you find attractive in a professional way first,' national certified counselor, Dr. Sophia Reed Ph.D., tells Bustle. They key here is to building a friendship first and then see how things progress from there. If you and your coworkers like going to happy hours after work, it's a great opportunity to socialize and make more personal connections.
About a quarter of people used their family members to introduce them to someone new.According to Lipman, turning to people closest to you is a great idea. 'I encourage clients to come up with a list of everyone they know whose judgement they trust, like family or friends in healthy relationships,' she says. 'They're likely to have quality friends, networks in their industries, or other social circles you may not be tapped into yet.' If you have a great relationship with your family, you should know they only want the very best for you. So don't be afraid to ask. They may know someone who would make a great match for you.
Only 3% of people use dating agencies to find love, two percent attend speed dating events, and another two percent enlist help from a dating coach. Not many people go these routes, but Karenna Alexander, matchmaker and dating coach, tells Bustle, they should. 'Singles-oriented events like mixers and speed dating, are some real life ways to meet someone,' she says. 'Everyone is single and looking.' While you might get a 'few bad apples' who aren't single, it's still worth trying out. If events aren't your style, you can try contacting matchmakers in your area and ask to be put in their free database. 'You never know when they'll have a client who will want someone who matches your criteria,' she says.
Meeting through friends wasn't just the most common among singles, it was the most common way people already married or in relationships met their partners too, followed by work, bars, events, and dating apps. While there are so many great ways to meet people today, dating apps and sites included, meeting through friends seems like it's still probably one of the best options.
This post was originally published on January 31, 2018. It was updated on June 5, 2019.
Speed Dating Taunton & Somerset
Are you living in or around Taunton and still looking for that special someone? Speed dating could be an excellent option, allowing you to meet a number of like-minded singles in the area in a relaxed and fun environment, free of the usual stress of dating. MySpeedDate hosts regular, professional singles events to help you and others find their perfect match – they could be closer than you think!The pretty, historic town of Taunton is home to the amazing Museum of Somerset, and crammed with unique shops and restaurants, as well as some charming places to walk including the magnificent Hestercombe Gardens. MySpeedDate offers a quality speed dating service for singles in the area looking for someone with which to explore; our events are well-organised and informal, with up to 20 participants per evening. If any happen to impress you, names can be noted down on the scorecard provided – and if you have ‘matched’, you will be able to chat via our website. Whatever the outcome, speed dating is an easy, enjoyable way to get out there and meet new people in Taunton and across the South West.
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What is speed dating?
Speed dating is a great opportunity for you to meet a variety of people and find the perfect person for you. MySpeedDate organises speed-dating events in and around Taunton and Somerset.
The format of our speed dating events consists of participators having up to 20 mini dates in one evening. These dates are arranged in a variety of age groups and following on from the night you will have an opportunity to swap contact details with anyone you hit it off with, you are in complete control of who receives your personal details.
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MySpeedDate offers Gay Speed Dating, Lesbian Speed dating and Bisexual Speed Dating in many areas of the UK. If you’re interested in one of these events or an alternative type of event not listed in Taunton, please let us know, with enough interest we will set out to organise this event and inform you by text or email of the date and location.
Why speed dating?
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Whether you’re seriously looking for love or you’re just game for a laugh with the guys or the girls, speed dating is great fun. Speed dating is the up and coming trend and perhaps one of the best and increasingly popular ways to meet new people.
Our well organised events give you a fantastic opportunity to meet people that you get on with in a setting that is quieter than a club and classier than a pub. It’s a perfect way to have a few drinks, meet some new people and enjoy a good time with. You never know, you might meet someone really special.
One of the best things about speed dating is that it’s pressure free. You have plenty of dates, so you’re not going to offend anyone if they’re not to your taste – the chances are that if you haven’t hit it off, they’ll have hit it off with someone else.
No one to go with? Never fear, around a third of our female participants arrive alone, and approximately two thirds of our male participants arrive alone. You’re not going to be seen as ‘sad’ or unpopular if you turn up with no one else in tow. The whole point of the event is to meet people; so feel free to come alone and make some new friends!
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What are our events like?
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We know that the background and location of a first date is important and we want you to remember your night fondly. That’s why we hold our MySpeedDate events at the most stylish venues in Taunton. It’s a great opportunity to have a good night out without having to deal with your shoes sticking to the floor as you might have to in one of Taunton’s night clubs
The format goes something like this: you arrive and have an opportunity to unwind at the bar prior to the dates. Once the dates begin, you spend between 4 ½ to 5 minutes chatting, we make sure we stop half way through the night for a 20 minute break, this gives everyone an opportunity for refills and a little breather. The dating works on a scorecard system, and works online after the event. If you tick someone and they tick you back then you’ve got a match, once a match is created you will then be free to chat to that person within our messaging service. This ensures that you are complete control of who you would like to chat with after the event.
We like to ensure your satisfaction so if you attend one of our events and don’t find anyone appealing you get a credit added to your account so you can come again for free. Get in touch today and do something different.