Gone were the days where we smile ourselves silly at your auntie's friend's son in the same kampong or arranged marriages. The world of dating has evolved from our parents' era and the complexity has certainly gone up a few notches.
How do we actually get to know new friends NOW? Let's take a look at two main categories.
Non Conventional
Leveraging on technology, we now have -
1) Modern dating platforms such as Match.com, Singaporelovelinks and Tinder etc etc. Read my review and comparison here. It will give you the most reach in the shortest time frame but IMHO also requires the most effort to sieve thru to get to know genuine potentials.
2) Facilitated dating events - Meetup.com, private dating agencies. SDN Singapore has an updated list of events with all registered agencies here. You can also read up on my experience in My First Dating Event.
I am interested to be the "wingwoman" for Mr CMate and to attend some of the upcoming meetup.com events. I think we all need to just get ourselves out of our comfort zone to meet people face to face. The meetup groups that appealed to me are Singapore International Globetrotters Club, The movie club and a few more interesting groups.
Conventional
Without reinventing the wheel, how about some good old ways to know new friends?
1) Introduction by friends/family. Old school and the most straightforward. But I think my family and friends has already ran out of options?
2) Spiritual or shared interest/hobby groups. That cute dude in church, that tall bloke in painting class. What are you still waiting for? Go nudge your friend to get you guys introduced to each other or flash your million dollars smile when your eyes meet. Aww...
3) Getting yourself out there.... East Coast Park, Starbucks, supermarket, museum, bar, clubs, concert. Anywhere outta your comfy house! You never know if fate is just around the corner. So stop getting addicted to your Korean tv series or hiding at home and just GET YOUR LAZY ARSE OUT THERE!
P.S. I'm gonna dress up and hang out with my girl friend this Friday for our once in a blue moon girls' night out. Time to let our hair down, chillax and party at a nice bar in town!
Love
Missy Piggy
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