Come Here Often?

We all know that meeting someone on a bar stool or a website isn't the smartest thing to do. So where do you meet someone then? Friends? yes. Work? Not smart. Great Expectations? Definitely YES! But since that is not always an option, there are other ways to open up your dating pool safely. The trick is to meet someone where other people know them, can vouch for them, or have a background done by an organization. Here are a few ideas for you:

1. Do what you are passionate about. Like animals? Volunteer at the Humane Society. Like Horses? Take a Polo lesson. Love to cook? Take a cooking class. Love to Tango? Sign up for a dance lesson. This way you are in a group setting, meeting someone who already shares a similar interest to you.

2. Get Physical! Join a boot camp class, sign up for a marathon, take a golf lesson, join a cycling club. Whatever your sport of pleasure, this way you will meet new people and get in shape at the same time!

3. Get smart! Join a book club, take a class at the library or the University, join the Historical Society or Toastmasters. Is there a subject you've always wanted to know more about? There will be others that have the same thirst for knowledge!

4. Social Networking! Have a facebook account? Twitter? Linkedin? Although it's a website, most of the people you will meet are friends of friends, so instant comfort zone! Check out what events your friends are going to and join in. Fan your favorite restaurants, hot spots, organizations. You'll be the first to know about upcoming events, parties, openings and festivals.

5. Give back! Volunteering for your favorite charity is very rewarding. Habitat for Humanity, volunteer for the March of Dimes, or any other charity near and dear to your heart. You not only meet new people but feel good about yourself  at the same time!

Hope these ideas will help you get out there and meet a new group of people! Have another idea? Did you meet your significant other doing anything like this? We'd love to hear about it! Comment Below!