There seems to be one question that is constantly on the minds of many single woman I come in contact with and that question is: “Where are all the single men?” to which I lamely reply, “I wish I knew.” I finally decided to conduct some research to shed light on the whereabouts of the elusive single male and to increase my chances of finding a date for Saturday night. After scouring hundreds of magazines, analyzing books on dating and asking women who date a lot of men where the single men are hiding, here is what I discovered...
The 5 best places to meet single men are, in no particular order:
I. Fly Fishing Trips. Don’t laugh. There are many outfitters who offer group day or weekend guided trips. The majority of participants will be men and not just your average men. We’re talking well educated, wealthy men of all ages. The male dominated sport of Fly Fishing is the equestrian of water sports. An art form in and of itself, the elite are attracted to this hobby and walking through the airport with fly fishing gear is definitely a conversation starter. What’s the best way to get started? Go online to check out the many trips to choose from. www.flyfishingheaven.com, www.flyfishusa.com
II. The Menswear Department. I kid you not. I picked up this tip from the book “How to Shop for a Husband” by Janice Lieberman. Think about it, what one finds in the mens department are men and lots of them. Simply browse the aisles and look for a tie for your Dad. Any excuse will do. Strike up a conversation with a cute guy by asking him to help you locate a great brand of jeans for men and tell him you’re shopping for a birthday gift for your Brother. You never know where the conversation will lead. What’s the best way to get started? Go to the mens section at major department stores such as Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdale’s or Nordstrom. Visit shops that cater to men such as: Casual Male (www.casualmale.com) and Big and Tall.
III. Grocery Stores. Yes, single men shop for food, too. Look for the man who has a few items in his cart, looks somewhat confused at the vegetable stand but has plenty of cheese doodles. This actually signals "well-rounded" for today's single guy. If he has a nice bottle of red wine tucked away near the corn chips and summer sausage, he may be a keeper.
IV. The Bookstore. With the advent of mega bookstores you don’t have to go far to find entire living rooms and coffee shops that cater to the people who want to read in a crowd. A lot of single men hang out in bookstores not only to read, but to meet single women who actually like to read as well. The atmosphere is calm and conducive to that first line, "So, what are you reading?"
V. Adult Education. Take an accounting, technology or financial planning class. These fields are dominated by men and you will no doubt find at least one man in your class that you can relate to. A classroom provides the perfect non threatening atmosphere conducive to small talk. You may even learn something useful at the same time. In Chicago, there are learning facilities such as the Discovery Center where you can take a multitude of classes for fun and meet some like minded men in the process.
There you have it. The top places to meet single men and have fun in the process. Good luck and please feel free to leave me feedback should you meet Mr. Right.
